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Sharks make it two defeats on the spin for champions Leinster

Leinster suffer a second consecutive defeat at the start of the new United Rugby Championship season as they lose 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban.Leinster's Alan Spicer comes up against Phepsi Buthelezi of SharksTries: Tshituka, L Bester, Esterhuizen, van der Merwe Cons: Moyo 3Tries: Henshaw, Clarkson, Osborne Cons: Gabriel Pens: PrendergastLeinster suffered a second defeat in a row at the start of the new season as the United Rugby Championship title holders went down 26-20 against the...

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Bulls suffer narrow defeat at Munster

Munster register their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season with a 26-22 win over Bulls at Thomond Park.Tries: Vermaak, Klopper, Rudolph Cons: Bosch (2) Pens: BoschThe sides were level at the break in Limerick following a tight first half with two converted tries each.However, an impressive display from Charlie O'Shea on his first senior competitive start, during which he scored a try in either half and kicked three conversions, helped secure the crucial win for the...

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Thunder shift focus to BAL 2027 after sealing historic three-peat

Nairobi City Thunder were challenged, bruised and pushed into corners they hadn’t seen in over three years, proving that absolute dominance is not a gift but a brutal test of survival.Nairobi City Thunder players celebrate after a past league match. Thunder retained the league title on October 2, 2026. [Thunder Media]For the last three seasons, Nairobi City Thunder have stood as an unrefuted colossus in Kenyan basketball. Yet, the just concluded 2026 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF)...

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Police Bullets and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten run in WPL title battle

Reigning Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets and their archrivals Ulinzi Starlets won their respective matches to extend their winning streaks.Bullets, who are keen to successfully defend their title, edged out debutants Shabana Starlets 2-1 in a tightly contested duel played at Police Sacco Stadium.Lorna Nyarinda and Rebecca Okwaro were on target for the law enforcers with Sylvia Ondiba pulling one back for Shabana.Ulinzi, on the other hand,...

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Stage set for 2026 IN Classic golf tournament

Organisers of the I&N Partners Classic golf tournament are leaving nothing to chance in their preparations for the third edition of the prestigious competition at Sigona Golf Club on October 9-10.The two-day tournament, which was first held in 2024, has attracted over 250 golfers from various sectors in the country. The field will include both professional and amateur golfers, creating a mix of competitive play and social interaction on the course.Zipporah Gichigi emerged the overall...

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Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reforms

Abraham Mutai was suspended as the AK Central Rift regional chairman in an announcement delivered by his secretary, Kennedy Tanui, during a media briefing in Eldoret.Suspended Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai (centre) and other AK officials address the press in Eldoret on September 28, 2026.[Peter Ochieng, Standard]In almost every athletics show and forum, Abraham Mutai’s head bobs above the huge crowds.He often literally stands tall, aptly agile in his organisation...

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Muthiga rules Vet memorial tourney

A studded field of over 150 golfers gathered on Friday at the Vet Labs Sports Club during the inaugural Dr Francis Wahome Memorial tournament.The emotional yet celebratory event was spearheaded by Dr Wahome’s former clubmates, golf players, schoolmates, colleagues, and family. As their shared vision culminated in a remarkably well-attended memorial tournament aimed at celebrating his lasting legacy while raising funds for his children’s education.There was fierce but friendly...

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Susan maintains ladies' dominance at Nyali

A week after lady golfer Joyce Kamau floored 204 players, colleague Susan Stokes continued with ladies’ dominance, beating a team of 180 players at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in MombasaSusan produced a performance full of heart and class to emerge the overall winner of the Jamu Imaging Foundation (JIF) Charity Golf tournament at the iconic par 71 course.Playing off handicap 10, Susan returned a superb 43 stableford points to lift the coveted overall title.“I am absolutely...

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Song and dance as World Anti-Doping Agency boss comes calling

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka arrived yesterday to evaluate Kenya's ongoing reforms on anti-doping.Banka, who arrived yesterday morning, is expected to review the anti-doping framework being put in place by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) to strengthen Kenya's relationship with WADA.The Polish, who took over the helm at WADA in 2020 and is currently serving his final term, will also discuss and assess corrective audit measures following prior...

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Patrick Kanjuki raids the bar in Thika

The Thika Sports Club roared to life as a stacked field of over 250 golfers descended on the fairways for the fourth edition of the Wakili Golf Day.This is a premier legal fraternity tournament that blends high-stakes competition with professional networking.First established in 2020, the tournament delivered its largest turnout yet, earning praise from legal leaders as one of the best-organised lawyers' golf events in the country.The presentation gala began on a solemn note with a...

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KCB Rugby face KCB KOBS in ‘Sibling Rivalry’ friendly clash

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 2, 2026 – KCB Rugby will face Uganda’s KCB KOBS in a highly anticipated friendly match dubbed ‘Sibling Rivalry’ on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka. The match will bring together two rugby clubs sponsored by KCB: KCB Rugby, representing KCB Bank Kenya, and KCB KOBS, representing KCB Bank Uganda, highlighting the bank’s commitment to using sport to strengthen connections in the region. Speaking ahead of the match,...

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Hundreds to grace 2026 I&N Partners Classic golf tournament

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 3, 2026 – Preparations are in top gear ahead of the third edition of the prestigious I&N Partners Classic golf tournament at Sigona Golf Club on October 9-10. The two-day tournament, which was first held in 2024, has attracted over 250 golfers from various sectors in the country. The field will include both professional and amateur golfers, creating a mix of competitive play and social interaction on the course. The tournament, themed “Strengthening...

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AC Milan keen on Scott - Sunday's gossip

AC Milan are looking at Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Bayern Munich have held fresh talks with...

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Wiper dismisses claims of Kalonzo government deal, reaffirms opposition commitment

Wiper Party has dismissed reports that its leader Kalonzo Musyoka is preparing to join President...

By 2026-10-03 11:43:08 0

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Poll: Sifuna emerges as top opposition choice

The Nairobi senator polled at 19.6 per cent, ahead of Kalonzo Musyoka at 10.3 per cent.Nairobi...

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Why Wetang'ula suspended Ndindi Nyoro from parliamentary business

Wetang’ula ruled that Nyoro would remain free to attend House sittings but would not be...

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Junet: ODM should prepare for thousands of new members

This follows the entry of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja into ODM, describing him as the first...

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