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Kenya sports news: athletics, football, rugby and community sport. Results, context and culture from the field.
South Africa and Canada Script World Cup History in Landmark Knockout Showdown
History will be written at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday as co-hosts Canada prepare to face South Africa in the opening knockout match of the 2026 World Cup - a milestone neither nation has ever reached before in football's greatest tournament.
Lemayan Retains Lewa Crown as Simiyu Stuns on Marathon Debut
Kenya Wildlife Service ranger Samson Lemayan cemented his status as the king of the Lewa Safari Marathon on Saturday, successfully defending his men's title at the 26th edition of the prestigious race held at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County, while fellow KWS ranger Lydia Simiyu electrified the crowd by winning the women's race on her very first attempt.
Kenya's Leila: Her Rise to Top Referee Status Was No Walk in the Park
Mombasa's Leila Said Iddi has made history as East Africa's first female boxing referee to achieve IBA Star 3 status, earning the right to officiate at the Olympics, World Boxing Championships, and World Cups. She joins just four other Kenyans who have held this elite distinction since independence.
Kenyan Stars Head to Paris Diamond League in Hunt for Diamond Glory
Kenya dispatches a strong squad of distance runners to the Paris Diamond League at Charléty stadium this evening, headlined by world bronze medallist Edmund Serem in the men's 3,000m steeplechase. However, worrying gaps in the 800m events and women's 1,500m are fuelling debate about the country's readiness for the 2027 World Championships.
AFC Leopards Boss Ambani Gives Up on Kasarani Land Donated by Former President Moi
AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani has officially abandoned the club's three-decade-long pursuit of a 20-acre plot at Kasarani donated by former President Daniel Arap Moi in 1992, citing government bureaucracy and land encroachment. He is now calling on club stakeholders to pool resources and independently acquire an alternative site for a future stadium.
Kenya Volleyball Program Achieves African Championship Silver Medal at Cairo 2026
Kenya's men's volleyball team claimed silver medal at the 2026 African Volleyball Championships in Cairo, establishing Kenya as an emerging continental volleyball power.
Tusker FC Advances to CAF Champions League Quarterfinals With Dominant Performance
Tusker FC achieved historic qualification for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Zambian club ZESCO United in the round-of-16 encounter.
Kenya Cycling Circuit Attracts International Tour Sponsors and Elite Participation 2026
Kenya's cycling development program attracted international sponsors and elite cyclist participation through establishment of national cycling tour circuit scheduled for June-September 2026.
Kenya Swimming Federation Launches National Excellence Program Targeting Olympic Qualification
Kenya Swimming Federation launched national excellence program in 2026 with Olympic qualification targets, establishing training centers and recruiting international coaching expertise.