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Stephen Rutto

It's now time to show off those natural talents

Bodybuilders, who took part in last year’s contest, said they are ready to showcase what they are made of again this year.

It's now time to show off those natural talents

Who will blink first at Sunday's Eldoret City Marathon?

Who will blink first at Sunday's Eldoret City Marathon?

Athletics stars stir Eldoret City Marathon show

Athletics stars stir Eldoret City Marathon show

Get ready for a bigger Eldoret City Marathon next Sunday

Get ready for a bigger Eldoret City Marathon next Sunday

New Zealand athlete arrested in Iten over unlicensed gun, sexual assault

Zane Robertson, 33, a New Zealand middle and long-distance athlete, was arrested on Wednesday evening after police discovered an AK-47 rifle and 23 rounds of ammunition in his house

New Zealand athlete arrested in Iten over unlicensed gun, sexual assault

Top stars register for Eldoret City Marathon

The full marathon starts at White Highlands Inn and ends at Central Primary School grounds near Zion Mall.

Top stars register for Eldoret City Marathon

What makes Eldoret Marathon thrilling?

Marathon winners in both the men’s and women’s categories will walk away with Sh3.5 million.

What makes Eldoret Marathon thrilling?

A drinking den that's now churning out adult scholars

Before 2007, Kapserto was an infamous illicit brew den according to the locals. Drunkards reportedly met there for shouting matches after their drinking sprees.

A drinking den that's now churning out adult scholars

Bandits defy operation, unleash more terror

A joint military and police operation along the Kerio Valley and Elgeyo Marakwet-West Pokot highlands that started in February was credited for relative calm in several bandit-prone areas.

Bandits defy operation, unleash more terror

Kinyamal and Simiu set for Brussels meet

Former World Under-20 3000m silver medallist Lilian Kasait will be in the women’s 5,000m cast.

Kinyamal and Simiu set for Brussels meet

Brazen bandits unleash terror in Kerio Valley amid joint security operation

Many people have been killed and others injured, and thousands of livestock either killed or shot dead.

Brazen bandits unleash terror in Kerio Valley amid joint security operation

Technical teams upbeat ahead of another big marathon in Eldoret

The fifth edition of the Eldoret City Marathon is primed to attract more global stars.

Technical teams upbeat ahead of another big marathon in Eldoret

Focus on Xiamen after Kenyan stars post mixed results in Zurich

World 5000m bronze medallist Beatrice Chebet will be looking to shine in Xiamen.

Focus on Xiamen after Kenyan stars post mixed results in Zurich

Global stars expected to line up in Eldoret City race

Last year’s winner Emily Chebet is preparing to defend her title.

Global stars expected to line up in Eldoret City race

Wanyonyi, Chebet shine at Xiamen Diamond League

Amos Serem made a return to the big stage after finishing third in 3000m steeplechase.

Wanyonyi, Chebet shine at Xiamen Diamond League

Chepkoech, Cheruiyot among stars chasing glory in Zurich

Youngster Faith Cherotich will be among Kenyan women battling their Bahraini counterpart Yavi for honours.

Chepkoech, Cheruiyot among stars chasing glory in Zurich

Why the new Eldoret City Marathon course is exciting

Athletes are set to battle for the race’s Sh3.5 million winning prize.

Why the new Eldoret City Marathon course is exciting

What happened to Kenya's marathon team in Budapest?

Questions have been raised on whether athletics managers influenced runners to pull out of the original marathon squad.

What happened to Kenya's marathon team in Budapest?

Hopes, dance and heartbreak for Kenya at World Championships

Kenya’s women Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa brought home the country’s gold medals.

Hopes, dance and heartbreak for Kenya at World Championships

Eldoret to attain city status in six months

A Senate Committee has indicated that Eldoret town, the largest commercial centre in the North Region, is likely to achieve city status early next year.

Eldoret to attain city status in six months

Will Kenyan athletes shine on the final day in Budapest?

The World Championships is coming to a close today with hopes for more medals.

Will Kenyan athletes shine on the final day in Budapest?

Kenyan women miss out on the marathon podium in Budapest

Tokyo Marathon champion Wanjiru and former 3000m World Youth champion Kaptich finished a distant sixth and seventh.

Kenyan women miss out on the marathon podium in Budapest

KRA to unleash paramilitary tax officers to enforce compliance

The 1,400 trainees were recruited by KRA earlier and later reported to the Defence Forces Recruits for paramilitary training, in readiness for the ambitious assignment.

KRA to unleash paramilitary tax officers to enforce compliance

Unmasking the 'untouchable' Judy Jepchirchir

Judy Jepchirchir is the CEO of First Choice Recruitment and Consultancy accused of taking money from youths seeking jobs abroad. The agency launched three years ago in Eldoret.

Unmasking the 'untouchable' Judy Jepchirchir

Eldoret Airport set for expansion as cargo operations back after 10 months

Cargo operations at the airport were suspended late last year amid claims of under-declaration of imported goods, which Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said was costing it much-needed revenues.

Eldoret Airport set for expansion as cargo operations back after 10 months

Moraa will be lone ranger in 800m semis on Thursday

Vivian Kiprotich bowed out of the global contest after finishing fourth in Heat One.

Moraa will be lone ranger in 800m semis on Thursday

Kipsang, Kipkorir upbeat as Kenya hunt for medals in global meet

Mary Moraa will be leading the Kenyan squad in seeking 800m semi-final spots.

Kipsang, Kipkorir upbeat as Kenya hunt for medals in global meet

Prizes will be paid on time, athletes assured ahead of Eldoret race

Running groups and corporate sponsors will take part in the 5km fun race.

Prizes will be paid on time, athletes assured ahead of Eldoret race

Kipyegon promises gold as steeplechasers face bigshots

The World Record Holder will be defending her 1500m title today as she prepares to run the women’s 5,000m on Wednesday.

Kipyegon promises gold as steeplechasers face bigshots

Another athlete dies in Iten after fight over lover

The Rwandan athlete identified as Rubayita Sirag, 34, died of injuries he sustained during the fight with his Kenyan counterpart. He specialises in 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres.

Another athlete dies in Iten after fight over lover

World Championships: Simiu bags Kenya first medal as Kipyegon storms into 1500m final

Simiu finished second in men's 10000m behind Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei.

World Championships: Simiu bags Kenya first medal as Kipyegon storms into 1500m final

Another scam as parents, youth narrate 'overseas jobs' ordeal

The victims told the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare how the agency promised thousands of youth jobs related to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Another scam as parents, youth narrate 'overseas jobs' ordeal

Ababu hopes Team Kenya will bag more medals in Budapest

The global showpiece starts this Saturday and will come to a close on Sunday, August 27.

Ababu hopes Team Kenya will bag more medals in Budapest

KEMRI now launches sports science laboratory in Eldoret

The institution is working with ADAK in seeking WADA accreditation for the laboratory.

KEMRI now launches sports science laboratory in Eldoret

Cheptai, Mwaniki rule Devolution 5km in Eldoret

Cheptai announced her exit from the track to set her focus on road races after the win in Eldoret.

Cheptai, Mwaniki rule Devolution 5km in Eldoret

In Budapest, there will be no hurdle high enough for the Kenyans

An expert and legendary steeplechasers say team building will help the country bag medals in Budapest.

In Budapest, there will be no hurdle high enough for the Kenyans

Another cohort of students heads to Finland amid row

On Saturday, a group of 40 students secured visas to Finland and indicated they would start their university studies next month.

Another cohort of students heads to Finland amid row

Kipkeino pleads for state help in battle to save his mega farm

Legendary track athlete Kipchoge Keino is battling to save prime land located on the outskirts of Eldoret town following a protracted dispute.

Kipkeino pleads for state help in battle to save his mega farm

Organisers ready to stage another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon

Winners of the marathon will each walk away with Sh3.5 million.

Organisers ready to stage another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon

Elgeyo Marakwet sends students to American University

Elgeyo Marakwet County is sending the first batch of students for partial scholarships in American universities following a deal signed in May.

Elgeyo Marakwet sends students to American University

Farmers back to pyrethrum, coffee after potato heartbreak

After potato prices heartbreak, Elgeyo Marakwet County farmers are now turning to cash crops abandoned for nearly two decades.

Farmers back to pyrethrum, coffee after potato heartbreak

Defending champions face formidable cast at World Championships in Budapest

Kenyans Kipyegon and Emmanuel Korir are among world-class athletes preparing to defend titles in the global showpiece.

Defending champions face formidable cast at World Championships in Budapest

It's double joy as twins speak of stories of their unbreakable bonds

From mistaken identities to mischief in school and to scoring the same grades as well as similar feelings, the twins shared and celebrated their uniqueness.

It's double joy as twins speak of stories of their unbreakable bonds

Kipyegon says she is prepared to handle the pressure at global meeting

Double Olympic champion says she will work with compatriots in medal hunt mission in Budapest.

Kipyegon says she is prepared to handle the pressure at global meeting

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