African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 60 teams will battle for county honours as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba county finals take place across eight counties in Kenya’s Eastern Region this weekend. The matches are scheduled for Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, with teams from Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni and […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, marking the first time the global athletics showpiece will be staged on African soil. [spacer height=”20px”] President William Ruto welcomed the decision, describing the successful bid as a victory for generations of Kenyan athletes who have made the country synonymous with excellence […]
MERU, Kenya – The 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon has reached a historic milestone after cumulative fundraising from the annual event surpassed 10 million US dollars, reinforcing its role as one of Kenya’s leading conservation fundraising initiatives. [spacer height=”20px”] More than 1,300 athletes from 33 countries participated in this year’s race at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with […]
Arsenal FC booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after a hard-fought 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. [spacer height=”20px”] A decisive goal from Bukayo Saka just before halftime proved enough to send the Gunners through, keeping alive their […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has secured a major global sporting breakthrough after being selected to host the FIFA Women’s Series matches in April 2026, marking the first time the country will stage a FIFA global football event on home soil. [spacer height=”20px”] The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports […]
Mtwapa, Kenya — Over 600 cyclists from Kenya and Europe converged at Mawenzi Resort for the annual Mawenzi MTB and Gravel Race, a high-energy event that combined competitive cycling, youth participation, and environmental conservation advocacy. [spacer height=”20px”] The riders competed across seven categories, covering distances of up to 72 kilometres for elite athletes, while children […]
The conclusion of the inaugural PGK Equator Tour has been hailed as a defining moment in Kenya’s sporting evolution, with the government reaffirming its commitment to nurturing talent and positioning the country as a competitive force on the global golf stage. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the grand finale held on Sunday at the Royal Nairobi […]
The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has officially launched the second edition of the Kenya Cup, marking a significant step in the growth and competitiveness of volleyball in Kenya and the wider region. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the event, Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi said the Kenya Cup has evolved from an off-season engagement into […]
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing his 14-month tenure at Old Trafford to an abrupt end amid growing internal tension and concerns over his management style. [spacer height=”20px”] Prime Africa News understands the decision was taken following a Monday morning meeting involving Amorim, director of football Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar […]
Nairobi United FC have reinforced their technical bench as the club gears up for a demanding and defining phase of the season, with a congested January fixture list set to test both squad depth and tactical maturity in the Sportpesa League and on the continental stage. [spacer height=”20px”] The club has appointed Bonface Omondi Musa, […]
