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Kakamega Rugby Dominates Yala

 Kakamega School Rugby delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the 2024 Yala Opens title by defeating Sawagongo with a commanding 17-0 victory. The Barbarians secured the win by scoring three tries against Sawagongo, with Shavan Ochieng, Garang Geu, and Austin Shuma each contributing a try. Additionally, Shuma successfully converted a try to seal the triumph. KAKAMEGA'S IMPRESSIVE RUN The Kakamega 7s team demonstrated their strength by dominating all their matches. They started with a resounding 32-0 victory over Maranda in the quarters and followed it up with a 27-14 win against Vihiga in the semi-final. On the opposing side, Sawagongo advanced to the finals after defeating Bondo Township 29-0 and Cambridge 12-7. In other matches, Agoro Sare suffered a 26-17 loss to Vihiga in the second semi-final, while Yala, the hosts, succumbed to a 37-0 defeat against Cambridge in the third semi-final. In the Rugby 15s category of the tournament, Chavakali faced a challenging match and ...

KRU Championship Round Up

 On Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the KRU Championship's second tier, South Coast Pirates and Impala stood undefeated at the forefront after the latest fixtures.  In Diani, South Coast Pirates secured a hard-fought 17-8 victory against Masinde Muliro, maintaining their dominance with 23 points.  Meanwhile, Impala triumphed over Mean Machine at the Impala Club with a convincing 28-12 scoreline, keeping them in second place and fueling their aspirations for a home semifinal.  Other notable results include UoE Trojans' 22-5 win over Mombasa, Western Bulls' double 30-point victory against USIU Martials, and JKUAT Cougars' tight 7-6 win over Kabarak University.  The standings saw Masinde Muliro and Daystar Falcons shuffle positions in the playoff slots, while UoE Trojans, Western Bulls, and JKUAT Cougars secured crucial victories to solidify their positions in the log.

The Women’s Kenya Cup 2024

The Women’s Kenya Cup kicks off on Saturday, January 27, 2024, featuring a two-conference structure. The top two teams from each conference will advance to the semifinals. 2024 Women’s Kenya Cup Fixtures: Nairobi Conference: Mwamba, Impala, Northern Suburbs, Nakuru Western Conference: Maseno University, Rongo, Shamberere, Western Spears Match Day 1 | Saturday, January 27, 2024: - Nakuru vs. Northern Suburbs - Impala vs. Mwamba - Shamberere vs. Western Spears - Rongo vs. Maseno Match Day 2 | Saturday, February 3, 2024: - Mwamba vs. Nakuru - Northern Suburbs vs. Impala - Maseno vs. Shamberere - Rongo vs. Western Spears Match Day 3 | Saturday, February 17, 2024: - Nakuru vs. Impala - Mwamba vs. Northern Suburbs - Shamberere vs. Rongo - Maseno vs. Western Spears Match Day 4 | Saturday, February 24, 2024: - Northern Suburbs vs. Nakuru - Mwamba vs. Impala - Western Spears vs. Shamberere - Maseno vs. Rongo Match Day 5 | Saturday, March 9, 2024: - Nakuru vs. Mwamba - Impala vs. Northern Subu...

The Kenya Cup Weekend Round-up

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Derrick Ashihundu Dominates: Kabras RFC Crush Mwamba RFC 87-0 in Spectacular Showdown In a commanding display at Kakamega Showground, Derrick Ashihundu showcased his prowess, securing a remarkable first-half hattrick for Kabras RFC. The team emerged victorious with an impressive 87-0 triumph over Mwamba RFC. Ashihundu's stellar performance in this match brought his season try tally to 10, contributing significantly to Kabras RFC's ascent to 25 points. With this resounding win, Kabras RFC firmly retains the top spot in the ongoing 2023/24 campaign. Menengai Oilers Triumph in Nail-Biting Encounter: Beat BlakBlad 23-19 Menengai Oilers continued their winning streak, securing a hard-fought 23-19 victory against BlakBlad at Nakuru Showground. Denis Abukuse initiated the scoring with a successful three-point penalty, setting the tone for a fiercely contested match. The Oilers now boast an impressive five-game winning streak in the current season. KCB Rugby Dominates Strat...

The AFCON 2023 COTE D'IVORE

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The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off with a series of surprising developments during the group stage, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. Host nation Ivory Coast is bracing for a tense final game against Equatorial Guinea after suffering a defeat to Nigeria on Thursday night in Group A, which remains wide open and unpredictable. The twists and turns in the group stage have added an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming matches. In Group B, football powerhouses Ghana and Egypt find themselves facing significant challenges. Cape Verde has already secured victory by defeating both the Black Stars and Mozambique, the latter managing to secure a valuable point against Egypt in the opening match of their campaign. This unexpected turn of events has elevated Cape Verde to the top spot in the group. Friday night witnessed the spotlight shifting to Group C, where defending AFCON champions Senegal displayed their prowess by defeating Cameroon. Meanwhile, Alge...

Manchester City to be Relegated

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⚠️ If Manchester City is proven guilty of FFP charges, relegation from the Premier League is inevitable. According to a former City financial adviser, the severity of these charges surpasses those faced by Everton and Nottingham Forest. The potential conspiracy over a decade adds a significant layer of gravity, making it a super serious matter with possible consequences, including relegation. Manchester City has received the date for their FFP judgment on all 115 charges. The Premier League will make the announcement on Monday, January 29th, revealing charges and setting an appeal deadline. Relegation looms as a genuine possibility for the 2024/2025 season.

Guess Who: Edi Gathegi

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In this week's segment of Guess Who, we feature Edi Gathegi. Born on March 10, 1979, Edi Mūe Gathegi is a Kenyan-American actor known for his versatile roles. He played Dr. Jeffrey Cole, also known as "Big Love," in the TV series House and portrayed Cheese in the 2007 film Gone Baby Gone. Notably, Gathegi took on the character Laurent in the Twilight film series and its sequel The Twilight Saga: New Moon, as well as the role of Darwin in X-Men: First Class. In addition to his film roles, Edi was Baron Jacobee in the AMC series Into the Badlands and had a recurring role as Matias Solomon, an operative for a covert organization, in NBC's The Blacklist. He reprised this role in the 2016–2017 season of the crime thriller The Blacklist: Redemption. Gathegi also played a prominent part in Startup, a television drama series on Crackle. From 2022 onward, Edi has taken on the character of Dev Ayesa, an engineer and entrepreneur, in the Apple TV+ original science fi...