Washington Onyango

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Kenya Cup: Who will blink first in Rai derby today?

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

As the clock ticks towards the final, all eyes in the Kenyan rugby fraternity are on Kakamega Showground, where Kenya Cup holders Kabras Sugar RFC face off with Menengai Oilers in what has been billed as the “Rai Derby”. This isn’t just a clash for silverware — it’s a symbolic battle for bragging rights within one of the most powerful families in Kenyan sports sponsorship. The final carries a unique subplot.
Over 100 golfers to grace KenGen event

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

The picturesque Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu will come alive today as it hosts the much-anticipated KenGen Golf Tournament. Over 100 golfers from across the region are expected to participate in the tournament, which will be played in the Stableford format. Tee-off begins at 7:00 a.m., with the first group comprising Irene Omari, E Rumoh, Helen Muma, and F Odhiambo leading the charge.
Why Menengai Oilers is not afraid of Kabras Sugar ahead of Rai Derby final

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

They’ve never beaten them in a Kenya Cup match. They lost to them in the 2022 final. And yet, as the 2025 Kenya Cup showdown draws near, Menengai Oilers are walking into Saturday’s clash with defending champions Kabras Sugar with their heads high and hearts full of belief. Forget history. For Oilers head coach Gibson Weru, this final isn’t about what’s been—it's about what could be. “We’ve never beaten them in a Kenya Cup match, yes. But that doesn't matter now,” Weru asserted.
Odongo gears for India's Rugby Premier League

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

Kenya Sevens Star Patrick Odongo will be heading to India for the Inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) scheduled to take place from the 1st to the 15th of June 2025 in Mumbai at the Brihanmumbai Kreeda Ani Lalitkala Prarthisthan Andheri Sports Complex. RPL is looking forward to hosting 30 marquee international players from powerhouse Rugby 7s nations, including Argentina, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Fiji, USA, and Ireland.
Oilers seek to end Kabras Sugar dominance in Kenya Cup final

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

As the 2025 Kenya Cup final looms, Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has issued a rallying call to his charges, insisting that history will count for nothing when they take on defending champions Kabras Sugar on Saturday. Despite never beating Kabras in a Kenya Cup fixture, Weru is unshaken and says his team is prepared to turn the tide ahead of the Rai Derby.
School Games: Newbies Ng'iya Girls and defending champions Tigoi dominate nationals

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

DebutantsNg’iyaGirls High School on Tuesday came from a goal down to stun Mpesa Academy 2-1 to kick off their Brookside KSSSA National Term One debut on the front foot. Anita Wangui gave the Central Region champions the lead after scoring in the 10th minute for a 1-0 first quarter lead. Despite dominating play with Gloria Kanene and Doreen Khayeri giving the Nyanza champions difficult time in the midfield, the Siaya County based outfit struck back in the second quarter.
So close yet so far for brave Shujaa in Singapore 7s

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

Nobody saw this coming. Kenya Sevens are Singapore Sevens silver medallists. Well, it would have been sweeter if Shujaa could have repeated their 2016 heroics when they stunned Fiji 30-7 to win their only HSBC SVNS leg, Singapore Sevens. However, history didn't repeat itself on Sunday. Despite taking a narrow 7-0 halftime lead, Shujaa were no match for the clinical Fijians who blitzed past the Kenyan defence in the final half to win 21-12 after touching down three tries.
Ng'iya Girls aim to slay more giants at national games

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

For the past five years, nobody dared challenge Nyamira Girls, the undisputed queens of hockey in the vast Nyanza Region. Not even five-time East Africa champions Sinyolo Girls could go toe to toe with Nyamira. The Bondo Sub County-based school was sweeping their opponents left right and centre, averaging not less than 10 goals in majority of their matches. However, today, the script reads differently and the team sitting at the top is Ng’iya Girls High School.
Homeboyz skin AFC Leopards, Mathare edge Rangers

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

Mathare United moved nine points further away from the relegation zone after coming from behind to thrash Posta Rangers 3-2 in a FKF Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium which hosted a double header yesterday. The Slum Boys have blown hot and cold this season, but one defeat in their last seven matches has lifted the team to almost the safety zone after three wins and three draws.
Will Shujaa invoke spirit of 2016 Singapore 7s to reclaim the title?

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

In 2016, Kenya were playing Argentina in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens when Shujaa legend Collins Injera slotted a penalty drop kick from the ten-metre line to beat Argentina 15-12 with the final kick of the match. The victory earned them a final date with Fiji whom they upset 30-7 to lift their maiden World Rugby Series title. History repeated itself today, albeit this time it was Nygel Amaitsa on the ball and France as the opponents in a crucial Group C match.

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