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The tournament brings together the world’s top rugby sevens nations in a high-stakes penultimate round and Kenya will be up against South Africa, Australia and Great Britain in group A, arguably the “group of death.”
Speaking to Radio Generation on Sunday while in Nairobi, KKSF Competitions Secretary Perpetual Muthoni Mbutu said activities kicked off on Friday with an intensive technical seminar focusing on Kabaddi coaching, refereeing, and anti-doping protocols.
The Bossman Knights FC player, who previously featured for clubs including Tusker FC, Kakamega Homeboyz, Bidco United, and Nzoia Sugar, was confirmed dead by his current team following the tragic incident.
Omanyala was the only podium finisher to dip below 10 seconds at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet in Addis Ababa.
Shujaa had been seeking to bounce back on Sunday in the HSBC Sevens Series Hong Kong Sevens following their defeat to South Africa in the Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, an achievement that was driven by try scorers Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Shiasi, and Samuel Asati.
Speaking in Nairobi on Saturday, Kariuki, who now competes under United Swim Club—a growing masters swimming team with about 50 members, most aged 25 and above—thanked her coach Nasser Motha, whose leadership has helped the club become a strong platform for adult swimmers to train and compete.
Following a 2-1 win last week in Windhoek, Emily Adhiambo and substitute Elizabeth Opiyo also scored, in addition to Achieng's hat-trick in Nairobi to secure a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign, a feat that now head coach Mildred Cheche has emphasized as important.
On Saturday at the same venue, Shujaa booked their place in the main cup quarterfinals after beating USA 17-10 in their final pool game, their first win at the tournament, earning important three points.
Kenya’s rise from 133rd is a resurgence for the national side, buoyed by a string of positive results during the ranking period, and after the just-concluded first edition of the FIFA Series at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi last Wednesday.
Heading into their tournament's opener, Kenya, who had finished third in the SVNS 2 competition, met an Australia side coming in as one of the top sides in the main SVNS circuit and finished third in the standings with 82 points, Kenya unfortunately losing that tie 14-5.
According to Jamaican journalist Kayron Raynor, Turkey is considering an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Thursday evening from KAWA’s offices in Nairobi, Association Secretary General Erick Walucho expressed optimism about his charges but also warned the juniors that Kenya needs to qualify more youngsters for the upcoming Dakar Youth Olympics in October this year.
Earlier on Tuesday, day 2 of the championship, the Geoffrey Omondi coached side beat Burundi’s Gender Light Club (GLC) in a one-sided Pool B match, securing straight-sets victory.
Communicating via a statement on their social media platform, Chess Kenya (CK) noted that only those who finished joint 11th at nationals were given a seat at the table and now the champions will represent Kenya at the Africa Youth Championships in Entebbe.
Speaking exclusively to Radio Generation on Tuesday, KKF president Eng. Richard Binga said the event reflects Kenya’s growing strength in karate and its ability to host major international competitions.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said in Nairobi that the meeting will bring together ministers to discuss key preparations including visa facilitation, tax exemptions, and other logistical issues ahead of the tournament.
Speaking on Tuesday during the national team’s training at the venue, team captain Mary Wanjiru expressed confidence, saying Kenya is aiming for a strong medal haul as it prepares for upcoming events, including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July and the Dakar Youth Olympics in October.
Speaking to the media in New York after the draft, the 6-foot-6 center—who began her sporting career in volleyball before transitioning to basketball—reflected on her journey from Zetech College in Kenya to playing college basketball in the United States at Mississippi and University of South Carolina. She said she leaves college as one of the most dominant post players in the game.
Speaking on Monday, Kiambu Aquatics Honorary Secretary Dr. Douglas Okatso said that the championship forms part of the Kiambu Aquatics Swimming League 2025–2026 season, which will conclude in June with an awards ceremony featuring a Sh100,000 cash prize sponsored by Genesis Sports Limited.
Confirming the news on Monday, Kip Keino Classic meet Director, Barnaba Korir, said that Thomas will step up to the one-lap test, opting for the 400m instead of her preferred 100m and 200m, a showdown with Kenya's best, Oketch.
Speaking after his victory, Kung’u congratulated the 334 golfers who participated in the tournament, organized under Club Captain Justus Mathenge. The event featured several themed activities, with the main competition held on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Angel Muiruri's clubmates, Machocho Mariyana and Salima Omar, finished second and third, giving Bandari a clean sweep in the race.
In Group B, Kenya Pipeline VC leads a strong field featuring La Loi (DR Congo), Sococim (Senegal), Kalibi Sporting Club (Ghana), and Gender Light (Burundi).
Born on February 16, 2012, Jadon Simiyu is a rising chess prodigy whose exceptional talent has established him as one of the most promising young players on the African continent. He began playing chess at the age of five, and by just 13, he had already secured a remarkable place in African chess history.
After the April 9–11 trials at Ulinzi, Omanyala is the star athlete leading Ronald Kiprono Koech, Mark Otieno Odhiambo, and Moses Wasike Onyango in the 4x100m and mixed events for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone.
Speaking poolside after the race, Mungu said he was happy with his performance and pleased to see his training pay off. He also revealed his intention to continue competing, with his sights now set on the national masters team.
Chandaria made history by becoming the youngest-ever champion of the FIA-certified Indian Formula 4 and the first Kenyan to achieve the feat.
Toney suggested that certain decisions may be favouring Cristiano Ronaldo, raising concerns that the title race could be influenced.
Speaking earlier from her training camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of the bout, Mugo told Radio Generation that her ambitions remain clear — to rise to the top of the sport.
Except for the dropped Ojwang, the squad largely retains the core that featured in the last two legs in Montevideo and São Paulo, a continuity that head coach Wambua has underlined as important going forward, and in addition, Wambua has also confirmed that George Ooro and Samuel Asati will continue as captain and his assistant, respectively.