Sports minister announces Kenya has met CAF financial obligationds for hosting of AFCON 2027

Sports minister announces Kenya has met CAF financial obligationds for hosting of AFCON 2027

Following the CAF inspection report, Mvurya further reported that Kenya will be embarking on accelerated implementation of all infrastructure and operational compliance requirements

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President Ruto’s former deputy chief of staff switches focus to sports development to address abject poverty, misery in urban slums

President Ruto’s former deputy chief of staff switches focus to sports development to address abject poverty, misery in urban slums

Eliud Owalo is the patron of Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia FC. He observes that Kenya will regain its regional superiority only if proper and consistent measures are put in place. He is remembered for purchasing a bus for Gor Mahia has consistently supported the team.

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Kenya’s national rugby sevens team blows hot and cold in second leg of HSBC Challenger Series Montevideo

Kenya’s national rugby sevens team blows hot and cold in second leg of HSBC Challenger Series Montevideo

Kenya finished the Montevideo leg campaign strongly with a solid win over hosts Uruguay. Shujaa built a 12-7 lead by halftime after a fast-paced opening half. In the second half, Kenya extended their advantage with additional tries, showcasing improved execution and composure.

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Australia, India and Malawi to play Kenya in leg of Fifa Women’s Series four-nation tournament

Australia, India and Malawi to play Kenya in leg of Fifa Women’s Series four-nation tournament

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said the competition will feature Kenya’s Harambee Starlets alongside Australia, India and Malawi.

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How tai chi, a variant of kung fu, has taken root in Rwanda and Kigali residents are loving it

How tai chi, a variant of kung fu, has taken root in Rwanda and Kigali residents are loving it

For many Rwandans, tai chi is more than just movement – it is a personal journey. Emile Ndagijimana, a tai chi teacher, shared a deeply rooted story of passion that began in childhood with Xinhua. “I started practicing kung fu at the age of nine,” he recalled.

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CAF voids Senegal’s triumph, declares Morocco 2025 AFCON champions, 57 days after chaos in Rabat final

CAF voids Senegal’s triumph, declares Morocco 2025 AFCON champions, 57 days after chaos in Rabat final

The final was delayed for 15 minutes as trouble broke out in the stands. Order was restored, but not without reputational damage to individuals and the tournament itself.

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Boy against men: How Arsenal’s 16-year old Dowman etched name in English Premier League history with wonder goal

Boy against men: How Arsenal’s 16-year old Dowman etched name in English Premier League history with wonder goal

It was one of those rare moments in a football stadium when you know a goal is going to be scored long before it happens. The fact that it was a Year 11 schoolkid, aged 16, striding through the centre of the pitch on a Saturday night in north London,...

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Mexico sets Guinness record after 9,500 people participated in 35-minute football lesson ahead of 2026 World Cup

Mexico sets Guinness record after 9,500 people participated in 35-minute football lesson ahead of 2026 World Cup

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada and Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Josefina Rodriguez led the class, accompanied by former football players Oscar “Conejo” Perez, Miguel Espana and Francisco “Kikin” Fonseca, among others.

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Former Kenyan captain Steve Tikolo named as Uganda National Cricket head coach

Former Kenyan captain Steve Tikolo named as Uganda National Cricket head coach

The cricket body said the recruitment process, which started in January this year, attracted 75 applicants from across the cricket world, including coaches from New Zealand, England, South Africa and India.

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Second religion: Why emergence of Gabriel Bortoleto is symbolic of Brazil’s long road back to Formula One

Second religion: Why emergence of Gabriel Bortoleto is symbolic of Brazil’s long road back to Formula One

While Bortoleto carries that broader significance for Brazil, his daily reality is more straightforward. He is still a young driver learning the demands of F1 while helping build a new project with Audi, one that will take time before it challenges at the front of the grid. The process, he says, is about patience and steady progress.

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