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Something Special Is Happening At 3K FC
FeaturedFootball

Something Special Is Happening At 3K FC

3K FC earn promotion to the Kenya Premier League — and the club's vision, governance and community roots signal a movement, not just a season.

18 July 2026Read article

Latest Stories

A New Chapter Begins For Batoto Ba Mungu: Sofapaka Appoints Samuel Twago
Football

A New Chapter Begins For Batoto Ba Mungu: Sofapaka Appoints Samuel Twago

Sofapaka Familia unveils Samuel Twago as new Head Coach, tasked with guiding Batoto Ba Mungu back to the FKF Premier League.

17 July 2026
Sports Is The New Passport To Tourism: Visit Rwanda x Aston Villa
Sports Tourism

Sports Is The New Passport To Tourism: Visit Rwanda x Aston Villa

Visit Rwanda becomes Principal Partner of Aston Villa FC — a landmark sports tourism deal that turns every match, jersey and highlight into an invitation to discover Rwanda.

15 July 2026
Every Cheer Made History: Kenya's Junior Starlets Qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Football

Every Cheer Made History: Kenya's Junior Starlets Qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Kenya U-17 3–1 South Africa (5–1 agg). The Junior Starlets storm back to book Kenya's place at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco 2026.

12 July 2026
Tujaze Nyayo! Junior Starlets Face South Africa in Decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier
Sports Tourism

Tujaze Nyayo! Junior Starlets Face South Africa in Decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier

Every cheer counts. Every voice matters. This Sunday, 12th July, Kenya's Junior Starlets take on South Africa at Nyayo National Stadium — 90 minutes from booking their place on the world stage.

10 July 2026
Sports Tourism

Wait... So You're Telling Us The Last Team To Beat Morocco Was... Kenya?

As the football world applauds Morocco's incredible run, one fun football fact continues to make Kenyans smile — the last team to defeat Morocco was Kenya.

7 July 2026
Cape Verde's World Cup Story Shows How Sport Drives Tourism
Destination Marketing

Cape Verde's World Cup Story Shows How Sport Drives Tourism

Cape Verde's courageous FIFA World Cup debut against Argentina was more than a football result — it was a masterclass in destination marketing through sport.

4 July 2026
Character Is Revealed When the Final Whistle Blows
Sports Tourism

Character Is Revealed When the Final Whistle Blows

Japan lost 2-1 to Brazil at the FIFA World Cup but walked away as champions of sportsmanship — a story of humility, respect and the true spirit of sports tourism.

3 July 2026
Mpira Mpirani! Rashid Abdalla Super Cup 7th Edition Returns to Kwale
Sports Tourism

Mpira Mpirani! Rashid Abdalla Super Cup 7th Edition Returns to Kwale

From July 11, 2026, Kwale County becomes the hub of youth football as the Rashidabdallah Super Cup (RASC) 7th Edition returns to the Coast calendar — where talent meets scouts and football meets tourism.

25 June 2026
Kwale Delivered. Kenya Police FC Inspired.
Sports Tourism

Kwale Delivered. Kenya Police FC Inspired.

How the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup Finals turned Kwale into a national stage — and proved football is now one of Kenya's most powerful tourism, hospitality and economic engines.

17 June 2026
Nakuru Came Alive: Gor Mahia Queens & The Rise of Women's Football
Women's Football

Nakuru Came Alive: Gor Mahia Queens & The Rise of Women's Football

Over the FKF Women National Super League promotion playoffs weekend, Nakuru stood still. Beyond the scoreline, women's football showcased its power to move people and grow destinations.

8 June 2026
A Season To Remember. A Legacy That Continues.
Football

A Season To Remember. A Legacy That Continues.

As another FKF Premier League season closes, Gor Mahia's legacy reminds us why Kenyan football remains one of the country's most powerful cultural — and tourism — forces.

31 May 2026
Football

One Taxi Ride, One Legendary Coach, One Young Fan

Every true football fan remembers the 2016 moment when Pep Guardiola surprised a 7-year-old Manchester City supporter in a taxi. A decade later, the story is a masterclass in what makes football — and football tourism — unforgettable.

29 May 2026
Mother's Day, Football & Excellence In Sports Logistics
Women's Football

Mother's Day, Football & Excellence In Sports Logistics

Sports Tourism Limited hosted Gor Mahia Queens in coastal Diani as the team took on Diani Queens FC — proving that the future of women's football is also a tourism opportunity.

11 May 2026
Posta Rangers FC Earn Valuable Point In Kwale
Football

Posta Rangers FC Earn Valuable Point In Kwale

A hard-earned away point for Posta Rangers FC at Kwale Stadium — and another proof point for the role professional sports logistics plays in Kenyan football's away-day economy.

7 May 2026
Results On The Pitch, Excellence Off It — Kwale Delivers Again
Football

Results On The Pitch, Excellence Off It — Kwale Delivers Again

Ulinzi Stars FC came away from Kwale Stadium with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bandari FC — and Sports Tourism Limited delivered another full off-pitch operation behind the scenes.

25 April 2026
Kenya Once Again Rises On The World Stage
Sports Tourism

Kenya Once Again Rises On The World Stage

John Korir and Sharon Lokedi successfully defended their Boston Marathon titles in dominant fashion — and Kenya's global sports brand grew stronger because of it.

21 April 2026
Dandora Delivers The Final Act
Sports Diplomacy

Dandora Delivers The Final Act

From lakeside Kisumu, to elite military precision in Nairobi, to the heartbeat of grassroots football in Dandora — the Uganda-Kenya Sports & Leisure Exchange Tour delivered its perfect closing chapter.

10 April 2026
Nairobi Delivers: Football, Hospitality and Sports Diplomacy
Sports Diplomacy

Nairobi Delivers: Football, Hospitality and Sports Diplomacy

From the lakeside calm of Kisumu to the capital's competitive edge — the Uganda-Kenya Sports & Leisure Exchange Tour delivered a 7-goal thriller at Ulinzi Sports Complex.

9 April 2026
The Visitors Came, Saw, And Took All Three Points
Football

The Visitors Came, Saw, And Took All Three Points

Kisumu Veterans 0-3 Muungano Group FC — but the real story is a city, a generation of legends, and the lakeside destination experience that surrounded the match.

7 April 2026
Uganda–Kenya Sports & Leisure Exchange Tour 2026 Kicks Off In Style
Sports Diplomacy

Uganda–Kenya Sports & Leisure Exchange Tour 2026 Kicks Off In Style

Sports Tourism Limited hosted the Muungano Soccer Clubs platform for a multi-city football and travel journey across Kenya — proving that East Africa is rising as a unified sports tourism destination.

6 April 2026
Kwale County — Kenya's Next Sports Tourism Frontier
Destination Marketing

Kwale County — Kenya's Next Sports Tourism Frontier

From its coastal appeal to its growing sporting infrastructure, Kwale County is rising fast as a serious sports tourism destination — and Sports Tourism Limited is helping lead the way.

2 April 2026