“Kenya Has Proven It Can Host the World,” Rugby Africa President Says after HSBC SVNS
Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, has praised Kenya for delivering a world-class HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi
After Senegal’s Turbulent Triumph, East Africa Prepares for AFCON 2027
Senegal’s dramatic AFCON triumph was overshadowed by controversy, security concerns and accusations of unequal treatment, reigniting debates about fairness and trust in African football. As East Africa prepares to host AFCON 2027 for the first time in decades, the lessons from Senegal’s experience highlight that success will depend not only on infrastructure, but on transparency, equity and credible tournament governance.
Kenya Railways Unveils Nyayo, Talanta Stadiums Rail Link for AFCON 2027
Kenya Railways has begun clearing land for a new commuter rail station at Nyayo National Stadium and a spur line linking Nairobi Central Station to Talanta Sports City
African Football’s Future Hangs on the Choices of Its Fans
Every subscription, every pay-per-view ticket, every broadcast is more than a transaction, it is a vital link for African football.
Climate Activists Take Aim at TotalEnergies' Role In AFCON
As African countries tackle it out in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) held in Morocco, environmental activists are heightening their vitriol against TotalEnergies’,Bayern Munich Ends Sponsorship Deal With Rwanda
Top-tier German football club, FC Bayern Munich, is ending its sponsorship agreement with Rwanda following mounting opposition from fans and human rights groups. While the commercial sponsorship is being phased [...]Govt Spent Kshs 1.2Bn to Build Jamhuri Sports Ground, then Demolished Most of It
The State Department for Sports is on the spot after the Auditor General’s 2023/24 report exposed massive waste of public funds, including the demolition of newly built sports facilities and [...]Legacy or Liability? Putting Kenya’s CHAN 2024 Moment Under the Lens
CHAN 2024 is underway, and Kenya is in the continental spotlight. The government has sold it as a once-in-a-generation chance to inject billions into the economy, boost sports tourism, and [...]Fund Managers Association Emphasises Need for More Gender Inclusive Finance Industry
Women have for too long been an afterthought for employment in the global financial industry. In recent decades, the industry has been shifting, albeit slowly, towards being more inclusive across [...]
High-Performance Shoemaker Enda Athletic Acquired by NVH Studios
Enda, Kenya’s first high-performance shoemaker, has been acquired NVH Studios, a global fashion and lifestyle holding company, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition opens doors to exciting possibilities, the company [...]
Viewership in Rugby World Cup 2023 Crossed 1bn Mark
World Rugby has reported that last year's Rugby World Cup in France recorded 1.33 billion viewing hours surpassing the legacy set by the tournament when it was hosted in England [...]FIFA Releases Global Report on Football Transfers in 2023
More than 1000 football clubs globally spent $9.63 billion in last year's transfers registering a 48.1% increase in figures from 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, transfers in the years [...]
