World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds

The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon.

By Stephen Rutto, AFP 4 days ago

Wanyonyi sets sights on Monaco meet after victory in Stockholm

Mary Moraa settled for a second place in women's 800m. Nyagah and Ekalale finished fifth and sixth respectively in women's 3000m.

By Stephen Rutto 5 days ago

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A woman of faith, Kipyegon aims to run sub-four minutes in the Mile

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon is chasing history of becoming the first woman to run under four minutes.

By Stephen Rutto 5 days ago

Wanyonyi, Moraa chase glory in Stockholm

Wanyonyi, a world silver medallist, said on Thursday night that he was going to use the Stockholm meet to tie up loose ends in a world championships year.

By Stephen Rutto 7 days ago

Under-20 stars shine at North Rift regional championship

Under-20 and 18 stars have produced stellar performances at the North Rift regional track and field championships at the Transcend Talent Academy in Trans Nzoia.

By Stephen Rutto 7 days ago

Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo

Small Faith, as she is commonly known, shocked Bahrain's Winfred Yavi once again in Oslo after edging her in a head-to-head contest in Doha last month.

By Stephen Rutto 8 days ago

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Behind the bans: Why Kenyan athletes are falling to doping violations

A number of those finding themselves in trouble have admitted to taking banned substances while others battled to save their careers.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

Double pain for wife of medic abducted in Kerio Valley as brother is hijacked

The wife of a medical laboratory technologist whose husband was abducted in Kerio Valley has suffered a blow after her brother was also abducted by a suspected police officer.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

Neglected tropical diseases fight suffers as donor funding dries up

Health facilities forced to tap Facility Improvement Fund to fight NTDs.Worms, jiggers, bilharzia and intestinal worms persist as counties face budget crisis.

By Stephen Rutto 24 days ago

Chebet says world record is possible after victory in Rabat

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is targeting a world record in 3000m after storming to glorious victory at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday night.

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Zimbabwe's Chimbwada wins Eldoret International tourney

There was no room for mistakes as pool players battled for top honours at the International Open Pool Carnival which came to a close on Monday morning in Eldoret.

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Earth crack sparks fears of landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet

An earth crack has sparked fears of landslides along the Keiyo escarpments in Elgeyo Marakwet County as heavy rains pound different areas of the North Rift region.

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Chebet, Wanyonyi to battle for honours at Rabat Diamond League

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is in the Moroccan capital for a fourth Diamond League victory tonight.

By Stephen Rutto 27 days ago

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Priest's death: DCI visits, war on cattle rustling raises questions

Detectives from the DCI had visited Catholic Priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett twice before he was brutally murdered.

By Stephen Rutto 28 days ago

Slain Catholic priest hailed as peace messenger in Kerio Valley

Fr Bett was shot dead by assailants shortly after leading a sermon for a Small Christian Community in the remote village of Kabartile, near Tot in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

By Stephen Rutto 29 days ago

Ngetich shines in Miami as focus shifts to Philadelphia

Women's 10km world record holder Agnes Ngetich heavily relied on her powerful kick in the 5000m in her battle for the Miami Grand Slam title in Miami, USA.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Ngetich shines in Grand Slam as Kenyan stars target final races

Fresh from shattering the women-only 10km world record in Germany last Saturday, Agnes Jebet Ngetich is writing one chapter after another of her athletics dexterity.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kipruto and Chepngeno ooze class in Eldoret City

Fresh from a ninth place at the Daegu Marathon in February, Kipruto ran a glorious race, leading in the entire second half of the men's race.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Why athletes are looking forward to Eldoret City Marathon

The 2021 Rome Marathon champion Peris Jerono and Viola Chepngeno, who has competed in half marathons such as Copenhagen and Lille have registered for Eldoret City Marathon.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Big names feature as Eldoret City Marathon draws near

The hardest part of training is done and the focus is now on competing in the sixth edition of Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Why legendary athletes are petitioning the Senate

Athletics legends are making yet another move to seek support for aging sportsmen and women who carried Kenya's flag high, back in the days.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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How State looked the other way as kidney smuggling cartel thrived

Hospital founder Swarup Mishra was elected NA Health Committee vice-chair and Kenya BioVax Institute chair.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

FC Swagger Under-15s have big dreams as they prepare to play in Dubai tournament

After competing at last year's Chipukizi Cup, FC Swagger has set sights on the Dubai Gulf Winter Cup in December.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Kipchoge eyes victory in London and NOC-K elections

The two-time Olympic champion says he has missed the cheers on the streets of London where he has delivered four victories.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Woman jailed for child negligence seeks help to find her 2-year-old

From November last year, Faith Chesang, a grocery seller from Turbo in Uasin Gishu County, has been in remand at the women's prison for allegedly neglecting her two-year-old daughter.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Eldoret's Kipchoge Keino Stadium still unfinished as contractor goes missing

National Assembly committee was shocked to find that a single-sourced contractor was not on site.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Ruto: 'Echoes of War' play was a plot to corrupt children's minds

President William Ruto has claimed that the Butere Girls High School play "Echoes of War" was a choreographed plot designed to brainwash the country's children against their leaders.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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Firm allegedly loses Sh100m from its bank account

Firm says was surcharged for defaulted loan it never guaranteed. Sh10 million deposited from unknown source before massive withdrawal

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

House team raises concern over stalled projects in TVETs

The National Assembly Committee of Education has expressed concern over a high number of stalled projects and pending bills in Technical and Vocational TVETs.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Mutai: Why I will be competing in 2025 Eldoret City Marathon

More than 1000 elite athletes are expected to participate in the sixth edition of Eldoret City Marathon on April 27.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Was Grand Slam Track a sign of contests this season?

Wanyonyi beat his main challenger Arop in 1500m but lost supremacy in 800m.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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Could cooking smoke be the silent killer behind lung cancer in women?

A long-standing tradition-cooking for their families-might be exposing these mothers to lung cancer, which kills 92 per cent of those diagnosed, according to hospital records.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Family exhumes father to fight off land grabbers

They claimed the patriarch, buried 15 year ago, was the only one who could defend them.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Wanyonyi stuns bigwigs at Grand Slam Track in Jamaica

In a spectacular fashion, Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi stunned bigwig for his major win in 1500m at the first meet of the Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Kenyan stars post mixed results in Kingston Grand Slam Track

Kenyan track stars posted mixed results in day one of the Kingston Grand Slam leg of the series.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Wanyonyi, Marco Arop renew rivalry in Kingston

The Grand Slam Track enters day two with Emmanuel Wanyonyi competing in 1500m. Mary Moraa and Susan Ejore will feature in the women's 1500m race.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

More Ethiopian athletes set to compete in 2025 Eldoret City race

Eldoret City Marathon will sign a MOU with the Great Ethiopian Run hours to the April 27 contest. Tourist runners from several countries will also be taking part.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Eyes on Kenyan stars as Grand Slam Track kicks off in Kingston

The athletics world is buckling up as it gets ready for thrillers at the inaugural Grand Slam Track which is kicking off in Kingston, Jamaica tonight.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Rift Valley sprinters ready to dazzle in Mombasa

Inspired by Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest 100m sprinter, secondary school athletes will be making bold statements as they take to the starting blocks in Mombasa.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Uasin Gishu turns to university experts as it seeks solutions to water problems

Hit by water discoloration and siltation of dams, Uasin Gishu County is turning to environmental experts in universities for solutions.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago