Jacob Icia

Nairobi

Multimedia Journalist at Citizen TV Kenya

Multimedia Journalist at RMS Kenya, Sports Enthusiast, Emcee, Moderator, Passionate about IR, Peace & Conflict. All hope in the Lord Jesus. [email protected]

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Shujaa sink Spain to storm Singapore 7s final

2 weeks ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

Kenya 7s team Shujaa have qualified for the Singapore 7s final after overcoming Spain 12-5 in a closely contested semi-final at the Singapore National Stadium on Sunday. The win sets up a final clash at 2:41PM (EAT) against Fiji, who beat Argentina in the second semi-final to book a date with Kenya. This is the first time Kenya has qualified for a HSBC World Series final since 2016, coincidentally at the same Singapore 7s, which they went on to win under the tutelage of coach Benjamin Ayimba.
Shujaa narrowly fall to SA to finish 10th at Hong Kong 7s

3 weeks ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: March 30, 2025 10:55 (EAT) Kenya 7s forward Patrick Odongo dashes to score a try during their 9th place playoff against South Africa at the Hong Kong 7s on March 30, 2025. South Africa won 19-17. Photo courtesy of KRU. Kenya 7s men’s team Shujaa fell short in a closely contested clash againstSouth Africa, losing 19-17 to finish 10th at the Hong Kong Sevens held at KaiTak Stadium on Sunday.
Harambee Stars held by Gambia in World Cup qualifier thriller

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: March 21, 2025 12:10 (EAT) Debutants Mohammed Bajaber and Wilson Lenkupaewere each on target, as was Michael Olunga as Kenya settled for a 3-3 drawagainst Gambia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday, at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé OlympicStadium inIvory Coast. Musa Barrow struck twice as Yankuba Minten scoredone to ensure the Jonathan McKinstry coached Gambia earned a point in thethriller, in which the West Africans threw away a two-goal lead to allow thedraw.
Odongo lauds KCB after dimming Ulinzi Stars

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: March 16, 2025 10:13 (EAT) KCB Assistant Coach Jeffer Odongo is delighted with his boys' show in their 2-1 win over Ulinzi Stars on Saturday, saying it was a show of resilience and determination. Goals from fullback Kevin Okumu and substitute Francis Kahiro were enough for KCB to gun down hosts Ulinzi in a rescheduled FKF Premier League fixture played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang'ata.
Confident Benni McCarthy takes over as Harambee Stars boss

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: March 03, 2025 03:44 (EAT) South African Benni McCarthy has been officially unveiled as the new Harambee Stars coach until 2027, replacing interim boss Francis Kimanzi who stepped in following the controversial departure of Turkish gaffer Engin Firat in December 2024.
Lionesses to face hosts South Africa in Challenger Series semi

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: March 02, 2025 01:00 (EAT) The Lionesses will take on hosts South Africa Sunday eveningin the semifinals the ongoing Challenger Series, after beating Poland and Samoaon Saturday to finish top of Group D. Kenya Lionesses secured a spot in the semifinals after adominant 29-7 win over Poland, finishing unbeaten in Pool D. Earlier on, the Dennis Mwanja coached team had beaten Samoa20-5, showing their intention to advance from the beginning.
Motorsport speedsters interact with fans at Shell Spring Valley

1 month ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: February 28, 2025 05:34 (EAT) After an enthralling round of the Shell Autocross championship over the weekend, the anticipation was palpable as dozens of speed merchants thronged to Shell Spring Valley. Kenyans from all walks of life, filled with excitement, savored the moment to meet with the motorsport stars in this star-studded event. The unmistakable rumble of high-performance engines echoed through the station.
Kenyan Obiri eyeing historic Boston Marathon three-peat

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: February 07, 2025 09:40 (EAT) The 2024 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Hellen Onsando Obiri is a woman on a mission ahead of the 2025 Boston Marathon, her eyes on the third straight title of the race. Obiri, a two-time 5,000m world champion, will not only be defending her title at the Boston Marathon on April 21, but will be seeking to join the only four other women to have won the race three times in a row.
Hopeful Jepchichir predicts tough London Marathon

2 months ago | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

The April 27 event has attracted some six marathoners who hold personal bests of under 2:17:00, including world record holder Ruth Chepngetich, the only woman ever who has dipped under 2:10:00, when she ran an astonishing 2:00:56 in last year’s Chicago Marathon.
Mathare United Chairman Bob Munro dead

Jan 19, 2025 | citizen.digital | Jacob Icia

By Jacob Icia Published on: January 19, 2025 09:19 (EAT) Mathare United chairman Bob Munro was among sports personalities awarded during the Jamhuri Day celebrations by President William Ruto on December 12, 2024. The football fraternity in Kenya is mourning following the demise of Mathare United Chairman and founder of MYSA Bob Munro.