Articles by John Mbati

Karim is seen here draped in the Burundian flag as he savours the moment when ...

YEAR IN REVIEW: Gor defender opens up about marriage and life in Kenya

1515, December 28, 2017 (EAT)

Winning two league titles with K’Ogalo in three years has turned 28-year-old, Burundian Abdul Karim Nizigiyimana Makenzi into one of the most revere...

Thika United players seek divine intervention ahead of kick -off in a past match.They ...

Rangers, Thika tussle over coveted defender Ngotho

1541, December 27, 2017 (EAT)

Posta Rangers head coach Samuel ‘Pamzo’ Omollo is confident of landing Thika United defender Suleiman Ngotho on a free transfer, despite the latte...

SEEKING DIVINE INTERVENTION: Sofapaka FC striker Kasumba Umaru pray after the match during their SporPesa ...

YEAR IN REVIEW: Kasumba finds Kenyan women beautiful, but is he taken?

1928, December 24, 2017 (EAT)

Over time, a large number of foreign players cross the border to join the Kenyan Premier League. While many just make up the numbers, a few have st...

The national women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers celebrate their win over Senegal. (PHOTO/CAVB)

YEAR 2017: So close yet so far for Malkia Strikers

1713, December 22, 2017 (EAT)

For the steely Kenya national volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, it was a tale of so close yet so far as they qualified to represent Africa, alongside ...

Ulinzi Stars FC forward Stephen Waruru celebrates scoring an equalizer against Sony Sugar FC defenders ...

Ex-soldier Waruru begins life as a civilian

1617, December 21, 2017 (EAT)

Former Ulinzi Stars hit man Stephen Waruru has penned a two-year deal with last season’s Kenya Premier League runners up Sofapaka, snubbing 2016 cha...

(FILE)Gor Mahia FC players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Kenyan Premier League ...

Leading K’Ogalo lights relish Champs League challenge

1722, December 19, 2017 (EAT)

The efficacious Gor Mahia’s skipper Musa Mohammed is looking forward to leading his teammates to a successful Caf- Champions League campaign next ye...

Gor Mahia FC forward Meddie Kagere display his trophy for Most Valuable Player of the ...

Football writers crown Gor’s talisman Kagere as league’s best

943, December 19, 2017 (EAT)

Gor Mahia’s Ugandan born Rwandan forward Meddie Kagere bagged the 2017 SJAK Most Valuable Player award after piping his challengers to claim the top...

Harambee Stars to pitch camp in Europe ahead of Ghana test

1848, December 18, 2017 (EAT)

Harambee Stars will pitch camp in Europe next year in June and play a number of friendly matches in a bid to prepare them adequately for their must wi...

Gor Mahia beef squad with Ivorian attacker

1729, December 12, 2017 (EAT)

Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia has finalized the signing of Ivorian striker Gikam Ephraim from Mauritius outfit AS Port-Louis 2000 . Ephraim...

(FILE) Boniface Omondi (L) of Agro Chemicals FC tackles Dennis Ombeva of Vihiga United FC ...

Tragedy strikes Vihiga United defender Ombeva

1126, December 12, 2017 (EAT)

Vihiga United defender Dennis Ombeva is in mourning after ten of his family members alongside four neighbors perished at the grisly road accident that...

The national women's volleyball coach David Lung'aho reacts during the 2015 FIVB World Cup in Japan. ...

Lung’aho calls for proper preparations ahead of FIVB Nations Championship

1524, December 11, 2017 (EAT)

Malkia Strikers technical director David Lung’aho has called on the Kenya Volleyball Federation and the government to step up their support for the ...

From left:Janet Wanja, Noel Nasimiyu and Brackcides Khadambi celebrates after winning 2018 FIVB World championship ...

‘Evergreen’ Wanja is endowed with talent and dexterity, gloats Munala

1721, December 5, 2017 (EAT)

Kenya Pipeline head coach, Japheth Munala, has attributed his team's success in clinching the Kenya Volleyball Federation title for a fourth straight ...

The Kenya Pipeline celebrate their win over Sfaxien in the playoffs of the African Club ...

Evergreen Wanja, Moim toast to more awards as league season ends

1343, December 4, 2017 (EAT)

Veteran setter Janet Wanja, Malkia Strikers skipper Mercy Moim and blocker Edith Wisa are amongst the notable names who bagged individual accolades o...

Everylne Makuto (R) of Nairobi Water women volleyball team blocks a spike by Violet Makuto ...

Epoloto savours crowning moment as GSU, Pipeline seal titles

2214, December 3, 2017 (EAT)

General Service Unit (GSU) head coach Moses Epoloto paid tribute to his men as they wore down Co-operative Bank of Kenya 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-23) in...

Kenya Pipeline women volleyball players celebrate scoring a point against Nairobi Water during their Kenya ...

Pipeline out-spike Prisons, inch closer to title

1826, December 2, 2017 (EAT)

Kenya Pipeline head coach Japheth Munala has lauded his team's win against title rivals Kenya Prisons, adding that the victory underlines their desi...

Fatuma Zarika (L) of Kenya fights Flora Machela of Tanzania during the boxing event dubbed

Zarika fighting Phiri to bring peace

1626, December 1, 2017 (EAT)

The boxing rings knows no harmony for those in it but Fatuma Zarika will use her upcoming fight against Zambian Catherine Phiri to deliver a message o...

Vihiga FC coach Edward Manoah is poured on water by players after winning their National ...

Promoted Vihiga, Wazito eye lasting home in KPL

1233, November 29, 2017 (EAT)

Vihiga United and Wazito FC are adamant they will be no pushovers as the newly promoted Kenyan Premier League (KPL) sides begin preparations for life ...

Brian Marita (L) of Western Stima FC tackles Hedmond Mauda of AFC Leopards SC during ...

Leopards boss Matano eyes Stima ace Marita

1036, November 29, 2017 (EAT)

AFC Leopards head coach Robert Matano has expressed his admiration for Western Stima ace Brian Marita Arasa. The winger was a standout figure in St...

Ryan Randiek of Kenya returns a serve from Yabet Kebede of Ethiopia during their ITF ...

Njogu, Randiek suffer quarters set back

1521, November 23, 2017 (EAT)

Albert Njogu and compatriot Ryan Randiek have been knocked out of the first leg of The International Tennis Federation East Africa Junior Circuit com...

City Park Hockey Stadium at a glance during the Kenya Hockey Union men's Premier League ...

Dilapidated City Park to undergo major face-lift

1434, November 21, 2017 (EAT)

The City Park Hockey Stadium in Nairobi is set to undergo a major face-lift to enable it be in a position to host international tournaments. It is ...