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  • Ignatius Kiptoo team wins KCB East Africa Safari Golf tour in Kericho

    Ignatius Kiptoo team wins KCB East Africa Safari Golf tour in Kericho

     

    Kericho Club Captain Ignatius Kiptoo led his team of Chris Birgen, Raymond Keter and Erastus Orina to triumph  at the 10th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour emerging the winning team at the 9-hole Kericho course.

    They returned a combined score of 112 points beating the team of Richard Korir, Onesmus Maritim, Kipkirui Langat and John Sang who garnered 110 points to be crowned the runner up team. The two teams join 9 other teams that have already booked a slot in the grand finale.

    Handicap 16 golfer Charles Siele carded 43 stableford points to be crowned the overall winner of the tourney that brought together a field of 104 golfers.

    Speaking on behalf of the winning team, Kericho Captain Ignatius Kiptoo said: “I am elated to be in the winning team today. I did not play very well, especially at hole number 8. However, my four ball team was a formidable team, that’s why we made it to the podium. We know that the grand finale is not too far away so we will embark on a rigorous training schedule to ensure that we compete with some of the best golfers from around the country.

    Raymond Bii playing off handicap 49 was named the overall men’s winner carding 39 stableford points while Joan Mitei of Kisii golf club who plays off handicap 26 clinched the lady winner award.

    Sam Gathura of Muthaiga golf club became the guest winner with 36 points while handicap 19 lady golfer Milicent Melo carded 36 points to take home the staff winner award.

    In the junior category, handicap 36 golfer Ivan Kiprono carded an impressive 30 points to bag the award. Daniel Tanui who plays off handicap 7 won the longest drive award in the men category while handicap 15 golfer Lydia Jebichii clinched the longest driver award in the ladies’ category.

    In a bid to expand the sport of golf, KCB hosts the ladies’ and juniors’ clinics on Sunday morning. The clinics have so far reached over 500 participants and have enabled budding golfers to hone their skills.

    With the emerging environmental threats owing to climate change and other factors, KCB continues with its tree planting initiative at the Kericho course as the bank bolsters its sustainability efforts.

     

     

  • KCB trounce Strathmore Leos to lift Christie Sevens

    KCB trounce Strathmore Leos to lift Christie Sevens

     

     

    KCB RFC won the Christie Sevens rugby tournament after beating Strathmore Leos 17-12  in the final played Sunday at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

    This was KCB’s first Christie Sevens title since 2019 while Strathmore Leos went into the final as the defending champions.

    Leos got off to a bright start scoring the first unconverted try through Gabriel Ayimba who went over the white wash after a scramble in KCB’S box.

    KCB leveled the scores through  outstanding Brian Wahinya who also successfully  converted it to hand KCB a 7-5 lead.

    The bankers  went into the break with a 17-5 lead after Festus Safari Shiasi touched down for the second try.

    Kenyan International Vincent Onyala wrapped up the scoring for the Bankers after restart to stretch the lead and despite Strathmore Leo’s late charge following Nigel Amainza’s converted try,KCB held on to claim a 17-12 win.

    In an earlier 3rd place play -off series leaders Kabras beat Nakuru 19-12 while Impala won the ladies title after seeing off Mwamba 26-7.

    Following KCB’S triumph they cut Kabra’s lead at the top of the standings to within 2 points.Kabras leads the log on 80 points.

    The 6 legged series now heads to Eldoret for the 5th round scheduled September 2-3rd before culminating with the Kabeberi sevens in Nairobi a weekend later.

  • Golf: Olaf Grothey bags Nyali Leg on NCBA series

    Golf: Olaf Grothey bags Nyali Leg on NCBA series

     

    Home player Olaf Grothey emerged victorious of the 11th l;eg of the NCBA golf series at Nyali Golf Club. Grothey, playing off handicap 3, carded an impressive round of 72 gross to claim overall title of the tournament played at the par 71 golf course and attracted over 180 golfers including 6 juniors.

    He finished the day four points better than fellow club mate, Mohdhar Abubakar, playing off handicap 6, who carded a round of 76 gross to claims the winner’s position in the men’s category ahead of handicap 10 Jimmy Kingori who ended the round with 77 gross.

    The margins were close as well in the ladies’ category which was won by Mary Kandu after she carded 82 gross, beating Truphena Oyaro on countback.

     

    Joseph Ogidi in action during the 11th leg of the NCBA Golf Series at the Nyali Golf Country Club

    Among the juniors, Alyssa Jamal, managed  an impressive score of 78 gross to claim the juniors title.Following their triumph, the six top golfers became  the latest addition to the list of players who have booked their slots to play in the tournament’s finals set for December this year at Sigona Golf Club.

    In other categories, Mughal Akram and Pauline Gichara won the Longest Drive challenge among the men and ladies, respectively.

    At the same time, Rose Njogu claimed the Nearest to the Pin challenge.

    Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, NCBA Ag. Group Director, Global Markets, Raphael Agung said the Series has helped create an engagement and interaction platform for the bank.

    “Today, we are particularly impressed by the remarkable turnout of 180 golfers, including the impressive participation of 6 juniors. We are genuinely proud to provide this platform, allowing golfers to not only exhibit their exceptional talents but also to forge lasting connections and memories,”.

    As of now, 48 golfers, including 11 juniors, have secured their slots to participate in the grand finale.

    Attention now shifts to the Kitale Golf Club for the 12th event in the Series Calendar to be held next week, August 19.

     

     

     

  • CEC Health denies alleged drug shortage in Machakos hospitals

    CEC Health denies alleged drug shortage in Machakos hospitals

    Machakos County Chief Executive Member for Health Dr Daniel Yumbya has rubbished claims of a shortage of drugs in local hospitals.

    Dr Yumbya reassured Machakos residents that all the healthcare facilities were well equipped with ample supply of medicines and therefore patients were receiving quality medical attention.

    Dr Yumbya who was speaking during a tour of Machakos level 5 hospital said it was the responsibility of his office to ensure the wellbeing of both the patients and medical personnel.

    “We have examined the situation and can confirm that our hospitals possess sufficient stocks of medicine to cater for the medical needs of our people,” said Yumbya.

    He added that plans were underway to procure additional medications that may be required in coming months assuring they are focused on maintaining the highest standards of healthcare in the County.

    While touring the hospital’s pharmacy stores accompanied by County officials, Yumbya noted that the County spends 100 Million quarterly to supply drugs in health facilities across the County.

     

  • Superb Saka strike helps Arsenal  edge out Forest

    Superb Saka strike helps Arsenal  edge out Forest

     

    Bukayo Saka’s superb first-half strike helped Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend.

    The 21-year-old England forward added to Eddie Nketiah’s 26th minute opener with a curling effort from outside the area that nestled itself into the top left corner of the Forest net, well past the reach of former Gunners keeper Matt Turner.

    But last season’s Premier League runners-up had to survive a late charge by Forest after substitute Taiwo Awoniyi clawed a goal back in the 83rd minute.

    The game had been delayed by 30 minutes because of an e-ticketing system issue that meant the majority of fans were still outside Emirates Stadium at the scheduled kick-off time.

    When play did eventually get underway, it was Nottingham Forest with the first clear-cut chance when Brennan Johnson was put through on goal against Aaron Ramsdale, but the Wales forward lofted his shot high and wide when the Arsenal goalkeeper rushed off his mark.

    That was to be a rare attacking threat from the visitors as Arsenal created the majority of chances until Awoniyi helped the visitors roar to life and create a tense finish.

     

     

     

  • Gor Mahia beat Homeboyz in FKF Shield final

    Gor Mahia beat Homeboyz in FKF Shield final

     

    Gor Mahia clinched Football Kenya Federation Shield after beating Kakamega Homeboyz 4-2 via post match penalties at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani,Nairobi.

    The match had ended 1-1 in regular time thus forcing the spot kicks to be taken to decide the winner.

    After a goalless first half Gor Mahia went ahead in the 62 minute through Boniface Omondi’s strike.Kakamega Homeboyz pulled level 8 minutes later through Eric Ambunya.

    ‘’We are quite disappointed the concede the goal we did I cant blame the young goalkeeper because the wall has to do its job. We had a few players who are getting into the rythym. we saw Boniface Omala and John Macharia still getting their fitness but before the season begins we will be ready’’, remarked Gor Mahia head coach Jonathan McKinstry.

    McKinstry also urged the experienced players in the squad to mould the younger ones in the team.

    ‘’We have brought someone like Lawrence Juma back to the club hugely experienced and we hope that the likes of Ernest Wendo  with that experience and cv behind them can help the likes of Kevin Juma and Alpha  Onyango can help the upcoming ones take the next step to the elite level’’.

     

    Kakamega used the tie to prepare for their forthcoming CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round first leg fixture against Libya’s Al Ahli Benghazi.

    ‘’The most important thing is that we are using the tie to gauge the squad before facing Al Ahli in eight days.I have recruited  6 players and I plan to integrate them into the team as we go by’’ said Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Patrick Odhiambo .

    The match also acted as a curtain raiser for the 2023/24 league season set to kick off in a fortnight.

    Gor Mahia are set to open their title campaign against 2009 champions Sofapaka while Kakamega Homeboyz is scheduled to play KCB.

     

  • Kenya finishes sixth at the youth commonwealth games in Trinidad and Tobago

    Kenya finishes sixth at the youth commonwealth games in Trinidad and Tobago

    Kenya finished 6th at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago after collecting three more gold medals on the last day of the games to end with a tally of 9 medals, 5 gold and 4 silver.

    Nancy Cherop won gold in the 3000 metres, clocking 9 minutes, 07.15 seconds to win gold ahead of Financia Chekwemoi of Uganda who as second and Nickolson Eliza of England who won the bronze. Jospat Sang led a 1-2 Kenyan finish in the men’s race, taking gold in 8 minutes, 03.65 ahead of compatriot Andrew Kiptoo who won silver and Uganda’s Victor Cherotich who was third.

    Kelvin Kimutai won team Kenya’s third gold medal on the final day as he won the 800 metres in 1 minute, 50.15 seconds, two seconds ahead of Miles Waterworth and Cleb Mcleod who were the other podium finishers.

    Australia topped the medal standings with a total of 64 medals, while South Africa was the best African nation in 4th position, above Nigeria and Kenya.

  • Commonwealth Youth Games: Kenya dominates men’s and women’s 1500m races

    Commonwealth Youth Games: Kenya dominates men’s and women’s 1500m races

     

    Kenya bagged gold and silver in both the boys and girls 1500m races at the commonwealth youth games in Trinidad and Tobago.

    Nancy Cherop won the women’s race clinching gold ahead of compatriot Janet Chepkoech who wound up second.

    The men’s 1500m was also won by Kenyans after Josephat Sang  recorded 3:37:66 to shatter the record previously held by fellow Kenyan Kumari Taki to win gold. Andrew Kiptoo finished second  in a personal best 3:38:12.

     

     

    In the para discus Titus Maundu in the class of T63 bagged Silver in a closely contested affair.

    Titus who was recently introduced to the sport, managed to throw a distance of 20m.

    Nicholas Kalonzo came 4th after a throw of 23.33m.

    In Tobago the cub lionesses got in day four fighting for a bronze medal position against Fiji. They put on a spirited fight but went down 22-10. Before that they had played against Canada,a match the girls also lost 17-0 marking the end of their campaign at the games.

    Triathlon finished their campaign in the super sprint mixed where Abdul Bagha and Iman Kaiza clocked 52:45

  • Secondary School Games: Dagoretti to face Agoro Sare, Shanderema to play St.Antony in semis

    Secondary School Games: Dagoretti to face Agoro Sare, Shanderema to play St.Antony in semis

     

    Dagoreti boys High school will battle it out with Nyanza representative Agoro Sare in the first semi finals of the ongoing term two ball games in Kakamega after they stunned former Champions and favorites St Antony’s Boys high school by a goal to nill to emerge as winners of pool B in the final game of the group stage.

    St Antony’s boys will meet newcomers and Pool A winners Shanderema Boys High school who who thumped Karangari boys from central by three goals to nil.

    Favorites St Antonys boys High school were stunned by a goal to nil by Dagoreti boys in the final game of pool A .

    The win means Dagoreti boys sails into semi finals as pool A leaders with 9 points while St Antonys takes the second slot on 6 points .

    The two teams walked into the evenly contested match on six points each after they won their first two games but St Antonys enjoyed a superior goal difference having hit 8 past Matiliku boys in the first game of pool B.

    Dagoreti boys will now face Agoro Sare who finished second in pool A despite hitting Khofor Harar by 8 goals to nothing in the final pool A game.

    In the other semi final , St Antonys will meet neighbors Shanderema Boys who finished as leaders of pool A with 7 points after beating Kiringari boys from central by three goals to nil in the final pool A game .

    The Boys semi final games will kick off at 11 am at Bukhungu and Mabao grounds at Kakamega school respectively.

    In girls Soccer, defending champions Wiyieta girls from Trans Nzoia will meet Dagoretti mixed from Nairobi while Madira girls will square it out with Butere girls.

    Additional reporting by Achola Simon

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Christie Sevens boost as organizers receive sponsorship

    Christie Sevens boost as organizers receive sponsorship

     

     

    Preparations for the 56th edition of the annual Christie Sevens rugby tournament  received a major boost after receiving sponsorship boost from KBL.

    The tournament, the 6th round of the national rugby sevens circuit is et to be held this weekend at RFUEA Grounds.

    Speaking during a media briefing at RFUEA Grounds, the Tournament’s Director Nekesa Were said; “We are very excited to be hosting the oldest Sevens Tournament as it reaches its 56th edition. Rugby is a sport that combines strength, strategy and sportsmanship and we strive to provide an excellent platform for teams and fans to come together and celebrate this beautiful game. Preparations for the tournament are in top gear and we are looking forward to some unforgettable moments and unforgettable matches,” said Nekesa.

    The tournament received sponsorship from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), who announced a sponsorship of Ksh 2 million.

    “As KBL we are delighted to once again renew our association with Kenyan rugby which has for a long time now been a key platform that brings people together and allows us to interact with our consumers. Towards this end, through our Tusker brand, we have committed Ksh 2 Million towards supporting this year’s tournament. This tournament has always been a huge part of the Kenyan rugby calendar and we are therefore happy to lend our support. We are hopeful of a great rugby weekend and wish all the participating clubs all the best,” said  , Lennox Mwalea, Tusker Brand Ag. Marketing Manager.

    Kenya Harlequins Chairman Victor Sudi said; “ We appreciate this sponsorship which will go a long way towards ensuring we have a successful event, and fans can be assured of a fun, and memorable tournament this weekend,” said Sudi.

    First played in 1964, Christie Sevens is an institution on the local sevens circuit calendar. In this year’s edition, sixteen teams will compete in the Men’s Division One, twenty-four in Division Two and six in the Women’s Division.