Angwenyi Gichana

Kisumu

Chief Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

Proud father to Chelsea Gesare. @Chelseafc fan since 1999. Journalist, investigator, and farmer. Opinions are mine. RTs not necessarily endorsements.

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Kibera Black Stars intensify FKF Premier League promotion push

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Kibera Black Stars continue their FKF Premier League promotion campaign when they face unpredictable Migori Youth at Migori Stadium. Kibera Black Stars go into the game buoyed by last weekend’s 1-0 win over log leaders Nairobi United, while on the other hand, Migori Youth suffered a 2-1 loss against 3K FC at Moi Stadium in Embu. Kibera Black Stars, coached by Edwin Lavatsa, sit fourth on the National Super League log with 47 points.
Kenyans prepare as CAA shift Africa Under-18/20 show to Nigeria

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Girls' 5000m during the Kenya Secondary Schools Championships at Shanzu TTC in Mombasa. The African Athletics Confederation (CAA) have announced the change of venue for the third Africa U18/U20 Championships scheduled for July 16 to 20. The event earlier scheduled for Oran, Algeria, has been moved to Abeokuta, Nigeria. Abeokuta is 40 km from the Nigerian capital, Lagos. The CAA council meeting will be held on July 13, and the CAA Congress on July 14.
NYS Spades eye Kisii RFC scalp in KRU Nationwide final

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

National Youth Service (NYS) Spades will host Kisii RFC in the KRU Nationwide Grand Finale at NYS headquarters on Thika Road on Saturday. NYS Spades beat Kenya Prisons 14-12 to qualify for the final, while Kisii RFC overcame Administration Police (AP) Warriors 13-6 in the other semi-final. Both teams booked slots in the KRU Championship league next season. Spades coach Martin Munga on Wednesday said they want to crown the season by lifting the KRU Nationwide trophy.
Mountain runners elate AK after dominating trail races across the globe

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

In SummarySpeaking to the Star on phone, Angwenyi said AK is closely monitoring the performance of Kenyans before naming the final team for the World Championships. Some of the athletes in the provisional team are Alfred Cheruiyot, Ken Koross (men) and Janet Chepng’etich and Mercy Chemutai (women). Athletics Kenya are impressed with the performance of their runners in the 2025 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) and Mountain Running World Cup.
Veteran coach Manoah tasked with saving Mara Sugar from the axe

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

In SummaryAccording to team manager Gilbert Ledama, Manoah will manage the team until the end of the season. Mara Sugar are 14th on the log with 31 points from 29 games. Struggling FKF Premier League side Mara Sugar have appointed experienced Edward Manoah as head coach. According to team manager Gilbert Ledama, Manoah will manage the team until the end of the season. Benedict Wanjala, the interim coach, will now be the first assistant coach alongside Benjamin Omukaba, also known as Ben Bella.
Kisii RFC, NYS Spades qualify for KRU Championship

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Kisii RFC and National Youth Service (NYS) Spades have secured qualification for the KRU Championship. Kisii RFC edged Administration Police (AP) Warriors 13-6 in a tightly contested match at Kisii School to qualify, while NYS Spades progressed to the second-tier league after narrowly beating Kenya Prisons 14-12. The two clubs will replace the University of Eldoret’s Trojans and the Technical University of Mombasa’s Marines, which were relegated to the third-tier league.
Kibera Black Stars hosts Nairobi United as NSL hots up

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Action between Kisumu All Stars and SS Assad at Moi Stadium in Kisumu./AGWENYI GICHANAKibera Black Stars will on Sunday host National Super League leaders Nairobi United as the battle for Kenyan Premier League promotion hots up. Kibera, coached by Edwin Lavasta, are fourth on the log with 47 points 12 behind United. Administration Police Service (APS) Bomet are second with 52 points and Naivas third after garnering 49 points.
Kakamega School to host national term two, and FEASSA games

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Vihiga Boys celebrate after winning the rugby 15s title in Mombasa/FILEKakamega High School will host the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two Games, the Ministry of Education has announced. In a circular, Education Principal Secretary, Julius Bitok, confirmed that the event initially scheduled for Nakuru High School will now take place in Kakamega from July 29 to August 2.
Team Kenya eyes improved performance at All Africa Junior Team Championship in Tunisia

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Seven junior golfers will represent Kenya at the 2025 All-Africa Junior Team Championship(AAJTC) in Tunisia. The team left the country on Monday for the tournament, which will run until April 27.The country will field a team of four boys and three girls. The AAJTC is the top junior golf event in Africa and attracts great competition across the continent.
Nairobi United seek to bounce back after weekend setback

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Nairobi United will today seek to bounce back to winning ways when they face struggling Migori Youth in a rescheduled Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Super League (NSL) match. Over the weekend, the teams recorded mixed results with Nairobi United battling to a barren draw against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) while Migori Youth suffered a 4-1 hiding against Mombasa United at Serani playground.