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Nairobi City Thunder captain Tylor Ongwae says his team has “more to prove” as they head for their second Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance in Pretoria, South Africa, from Friday, 27 March to Sunday, 5 April.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOngwae, who has been a member of Thunder since August 2024, is highly expectant of better performances from the two-time Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) champions, who last year became the first Kenyan side to seal a place in BAL.“This team has been playing together for a few years now, bringing the best out of each other,” Ongwae said on Thursday, 19 March.©Nairobi City ThunderIn their BAL debut last year, Thunder bounced out of the group phases of the Nile Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, after picking up just one win but suffering five losses.Thunder’s sole 85-76 victory over South African opponents Made by Ball Basketball (MBB) was, however, historic, as it also meant Bradley Ibs’ side became the first Kenyan side to win a BAL gam..

With the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games set to be played from Sunday, 5 to Sunday, 12 April in Kisumu, fast approaching, the national picture is beginning to take shape as Nairobi, Coast, and Central regions concluded their qualifiers.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWhile Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Eastern, and North Eastern regions are yet to finalise their representatives, the teams already through to nationals offer an early glimpse into potential contenders, many carrying momentum from impressive performances at the 2025 edition.Several of the already qualified schools featured prominently at last year’s games, underlining continuity and sustained excellence across regions.Revisiting Kenya’s U15 botched School Games trip in Uganda, who’s at fault?In basketball, Dagoretti High School (Nairobi) returns to the national stage after securing bronze in 2025. Their qualification sets up another opportunity to challenge for top honours, particularly after proving their comp..

Kenya’s sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala will be chasing a return to top form when the outdoor season gets underway, with his coach, Duncan Ayiemba, outlining an ambitious roadmap aimed at restoring the African record holder to his explosive best.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsDespite 2026 shaping up as a relatively lighter year on the global athletics calendar, Omanyala still faces a packed schedule.Among the key assignments is the Kip Keino Classic set for Friday, 24 April at the Nyayo Stadium, a meet that has increasingly become a signature event for the African sprint sensation.Tebogo slams USA’s decision to snub World Relays rematch in GaboroneHe is also expected to feature at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, from Saturday, 2 to Sunday, 3 May, before turning his focus to defending his Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, Scotland, between Thursday, 23 July and Sunday, 2 August.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Ayiemba made it clear that the immediate priorit..

President William Ruto, on Thursday, 19 March, delivered a major boost to football in Vihiga County after breaking ground for the construction of the Ksh900 million Kidundu Sports Stadium and announced financial support for local clubs.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsSpeaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, the Head of State announced a Ksh2.5 million donation to be shared among five clubs in the region.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604967##The beneficiaries include National Super League (NSL) sides Vihiga United and Luanda Villa, FKF Women’s Premier League outfit Vihiga Queens, FKF Women NSL side Bunyore Starlets, and FKF Division One team Vihiga Sportiff.The announcement came after Vihiga United chairman Alfred Indimuli Kahi appealed for support.“We host several teams here, including Vihiga United, Vihiga Queens, Luanda Villa and Bunyore Starlets, and one of the biggest challenges we face is transport. We kindly request support in acquiring buses to ease movement for our teams,” Kahi s..