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Homeboyz slows down Kenya Police title charge in Mumias

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

Kakamega Homeboyz FC forward Moses Shumah celebrate scoring against AFC Leopards SC during their FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 05, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]Leaders Kenya Police have handed defending champions Gor Mahia the advantage to overtake them in the race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League title after dropping three vital points in the midweek matches played today.
Ulinzi Starlets handed a lifeline in battle for the title against Bullets

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

Ruth Khasoka (with ball) of Ulinzi Starlets celebrate with teammates after scoring an equalizer against Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]The race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Women’s Premier League took a different plot on Monday when title hopefuls Ulinzi Starlets who were handed two points by federation slowed down defending champions Kenya Police Bullets coronation.
Crunch time in FKF PL as title hopefuls and strugglers lock horns

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

Kenya Police Alfred Lenku (center) is challenged by Moussa Oundo and Peter Maker of AFC Leopards during FkF Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos County. March 4, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]The 2024-2025 FKF Premier League season will enter another decisive stretch today when the top three teams continue their push for the title while the bottom seven continue to fight to avoid relegation. With just four matches left in the season, every point is now precious.
Police lead title charge as City Stars revives relegation battle

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

FKF Premier League action at the Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]The battle to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League and that of avoiding being relegated to the National Super League is expected to go down to the wire. After 30 round of matches, it is not yet clear who will win this year’s title or which three teams will be relegated to the second tier league.
Cheruiyot's tees off to victory at Nyanza Golf Club

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

Amos Cheruiyot of Nandi Bears Golf Club celebrates after a putt at Nyanza Golf Club on May 10, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard]Amos Cheruiyot beat a field of over 50 golfers to win the golf tournament held at Nyanza Golf Club over the weekend. The Nandi Bears Golf Club star playing alongside Nyanza Golf Club chairman Tom Odongo, First Assurance MD Stephen Lokonyo and Peter Nuthu showed his class and understanding of the Kisumu fairways to emerge the overall winner.
Boost for Kisumu's growing financial power as First Assurance opens new branch

6 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

First Assurance MD Stephen Lokonyo (left) and Kisumu County CEC for Finance during the launch. May 9, 2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard]First Assurance Kenya has kicked off a new chapter in Western Kenya, unveiling a new relocated branch in the vibrant city of Kisumu. The move comes as the company celebrates an incredible 95 years in the insurance world, proving it’s still young at heart and ready to grow.
Golfers ready to tee off at Nyanza Club for Kisumu tourney

6 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

Lunar Magero (L), Tony Nyambogo, Joyce Osike and BS Patel enjoy a light flight photo during the April Mug of the Month played at Nyanza Golf Club on April 26, 2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard]Anticipation is building ahead of the First Assurance Golf Tournament set to tee off at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on Saturday. The tournament will bring together golfers from across Western Kenya, including clubs from Kakamega, Kisii, Nandi Bears, Kericho, and also Eldoret.
FKF-PL: Kenya Police look to maintain top spot as Shabana seek redemption

6 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

Kenya Police FC players celebrate Mohammed Bajaber's goal against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]With five matches left until the end of the 2024-2025 season, the race to win the FKF Premier League title resumes today with leaders Kenya Police looking to maintain their top spot when they travel to face Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa.
Why youngster Athena has bright future

6 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango

Nine-year old Braeburn Kenyan-Greek swimmer Athena Diamantidis after winning a swimming competition in Kisumu. [Courtesy]Athena Diamantidis is a girl on a mission. Despite being only nine years old, what the Kenyan-Greek swimming sensation from Braeburn Garden Estate School has achieved is beyond her age. The youngster caught the eye of everyone during the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Championships in Kisumu last weekend when she broke the national swimming record in the 100m freestyle.
Rising Stars exit CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations with heads held high

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

Kenya's Aldrine Kibet (right) in action against Nigeria. [FKF]Kenya are out of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The Rising Stars exited the ongoing continental games in Egypt on Wednesday after a hard fought 2-2 draw against record champions Nigeria at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.

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