Category Archives: Sports
War on Drugs Must Intensify to Protect Sports Talent, PS Mwangi Says
Jun 01, 2026 at 07:51 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent The fight against alcohol and drug abuse in Murang’a County and the wider Central Kenya region must be intensified to safeguard sporting talent and secure the future of young athletes, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has said. Speaking during the launch of the inaugural Great Murang’a Community Run at Ihura Stadium […]
Omollo Storms Back to Win NCBA Coronation Trophy
Jun 01, 2026 at 07:45 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Vet Lab Sports Club golfer Ebill Omollo produced a sensational final-round comeback to clinch the NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy at Nakuru Golf Club, overturning an overnight deficit to claim victory in dramatic fashion. Omollo entered the final round trailing leaders William Odek and Eugine Wafula but delivered the tournament’s best […]
IPOA Probes Fatalities Linked to Fuel Price Hike Protests Across Kenya
May 31, 2026 at 05:30 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into multiple fatalities arising from protests over the recent fuel price hike. The move follows public order operations conducted by the National Police Service on May 18, 2026. In a statement, IPOA confirmed that rapid response teams were deployed to monitor policing operations […]
Eliud Kipchoge Commissions ICT Lab in Partnership with Standard Chartered Foundation
May 31, 2026 at 05:18 PM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has commissioned a new Information Communication Technology laboratory at Chebulbul Primary School in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The initiative marks a major step in empowering rural learners through digital education. The project was constructed and equipped by the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation in collaboration with the […]
Tennis Kenya Seals Landmark Partnership with French Federation at Roland Garros
May 31, 2026 at 05:13 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Tennis Kenya signed a landmark partnership with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) during the French Open at Roland Garros on Saturday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Tennis Kenya President Wanjiru Mbugua-Karani and FFT President Gilles Moretton, promises to transform the sport’s development in Kenya through technical exchange, infrastructure support, […]
Kenya Tightens Ebola Defenses as Surveillance Intensifies at JKIA and Border Points
May 31, 2026 at 05:01 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya has stepped up surveillance and screening measures at all points of entry as authorities race to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from entering the country. This follows outbreaks in neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At the center of the heightened alert is Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport […]
Ngati Shines as Kenya Delights Home Crowd at UFAK Championships
May 31, 2026 at 04:55 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena erupted on Saturday as Kenya’s karate stars thrilled home fans with a series of standout performances at the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) Region East Karate Championships, headlined by a brilliant double-gold display from David Ngati. Ngati emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest […]
EAC Convenes Emergency Ministers’ Meeting as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across Region
May 31, 2026 at 04:48 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) will hold an emergency meeting of health ministers next week to coordinate a regional response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The Extra-Ordinary Virtual Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for Health is scheduled for […]
Kidake, Shikuku and Chesebe Shine at Masters Trials Ahead of World Championships
May 31, 2026 at 04:40 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Race-walker Eric Shikuku, sprinters Grace Kidake and Sylvia Chesebe were among the standout performers at the Athletics Kenya Masters trials held on Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The trials were staged to select Kenya’s team for the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships scheduled for Daegu, South Korea, from August 22 […]
Stephen Arika Super Cup Spurs Grassroots Football, Shabana FC Set for Nyanturago Clash
May 31, 2026 at 04:32 PM
By Stephen Maranga The Ibeno Ward MCA Steve Arika’s Super Cup tournament will culminate in a high-profile fixture between Shabana FC and an Ibeno Ward combined team at the Nyanturago Sports Academy on June 7, 2026. The ward, which comprises nine sublocations across two locations, has seen unprecedented football activity. Kerera Location includes Nyamagwa, Riangabi, […]