Category Archives: Sports
Nike Sprints into Nairobi with Flagship Store as Kipchoge Headlines Grand Opening
May 06, 2026 at 05:06 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Nike has officially opened its first flagship store in Nairobi, marking a major milestone for the brand’s expansion in Kenya and the wider East African region. The new outlet is designed to deliver more than just shopping—it offers an immersive experience that blends performance innovation, sport culture, and lifestyle, bringing athletes […]
FKF Backs Chapa Dimba Kick-Off, Vows Smooth Play for Season 5
May 06, 2026 at 04:59 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has thrown its weight behind the upcoming Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 5, moving to calm concerns and reaffirm its commitment to youth football development across the country. In a statement released on Wednesday, the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) confirmed it is fully supportive of the […]
Nasser Shifts Gears for Measured Comeback at Home Pearl Rally
May 06, 2026 at 04:56 PM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Reigning African Rally Champion Yasin Nasser is taking a cautious route as he seeks redemption at this weekend’s Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, following a frustrating outing in Kenya. Backed by home support in Mbarara, Nasser is aiming to rebuild momentum in the 2026 African Rally Championship standings, where he currently […]
Virani Braces for Flat-Out Uganda Test in Pearl Rally Debut
May 06, 2026 at 04:51 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya’s Aakif Virani is recalibrating his approach ahead of his debut at the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, after reconnaissance runs revealed a vastly different challenge from the terrain he is used to back home. Speaking from Mbarara, Virani said the rally’s high-speed stages have forced a significant rethink in car […]
Kiambu Open Tees Off as New Champion Beckons in Wide-Open Title Race
May 06, 2026 at 04:46 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The stage is set for the NCBA Kiambu Open, scheduled for May 8 to 10 at Kiambu Golf Club, with a new champion expected to emerge following the exit of former winners Michael Karanga and Naomi Wafula to the professional ranks. A key fixture on the Kenya Amateur Golf Circuit, the […]
Kenya ‘On Track’ for AFCON 2027, But FKF Infighting Raises Red Flags
May 05, 2026 at 07:11 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture has been assured of Kenya’s preparedness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Appearing before the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the country’s plans are progressing smoothly and in line with requirements set by the Confederation […]
Nandi County Awards Affordable Housing Unit to Marathon Champion Sebastian Sawe
May 04, 2026 at 05:02 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The County Government of Nandi has honored world marathon champion Sebastian Sawe with a modern three-bedroom housing unit under the Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Programme. The award, announced on Monday, recognizes Sawe’s outstanding achievements and contribution to Kenya’s sporting excellence. Governor Stephen Sang said the gesture was both a tribute to […]
Kenya’s Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Qualifies for 2027 World Championships in Beijing
May 02, 2026 at 06:31 PM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay team delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui, and Mercy Chebet impressed with a strong second-place finish behind Great […]
Daykin Masters Demanding Terrain to Take Equatorial Rally Day One Honours
May 01, 2026 at 05:07 PM
By KPC Reporter Defending champion Piers Daykin made the perfect start to his Equatorial Rally title defense, stamping his authority early as he claimed Day One honours in the second edition of the event. Navigated by Lloyd Destro, the Rocca Rally crew wasted no time asserting control, guiding their Datsun 280Z to an overnight lead […]
KQ: Raila’s Goodbye, Sawe’s Glory, and the Wings That Carried Both
May 01, 2026 at 09:44 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenya Airways has in recent months tapped into one of the most powerful forms of storytelling available; not flashy campaigns or billboards, but the emotional weight of national moments. In recent weeks, KQ as it is popularly known have carried memory, identity, and a shared sense of belonging. The first was a […]