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Kamworor now dreaming big ahead of London Marathon
Geoffrey Kamworor hopes to use the world marathon major as a stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
By Stephen Rutto 5 days ago
Kamworor now dreaming big ahead of London Marathon
Eldoret City Marathon: At 52 Joyce Kirui is not about to stop
Kirui is fresh from a 15km masters runner-up finish in Kapsabet early in March, a performance which she says was part of preparation for the Eldoret City Marathon.
By Stephen Rutto 8 days ago
Eldoret City Marathon: At 52 Joyce Kirui is not about to stop
Eldoret City Marathon in race to attain World Athletics label
For the last eight years, the race that has pulled the biggest crowds to Eldoret City has maintained its unique status and stature.
By Stephen Rutto 11 days ago
Eldoret City Marathon in race to attain World Athletics label
Over 462,000 new IDs uncollected, PS Belio reveals
PS Belio Kipsang reveals that over 462,000 new national IDs remain uncollected amid ongoing voter registration.
By Stephen Rutto 13 days ago
Over 462,000 new IDs uncollected, PS Belio reveals
Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration
More than 462,000 new Identity Cards remain uncollected in national registration bureau offices across the country.
By Stephen Rutto 14 days ago
Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration
Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting
Athletes have been invited to take part in national trials at Ulinzi Sports Complex from Thursday next week.
By Stephen Rutto 14 days ago
Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting
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Pain of chasing glory as Kenyan athletes battle in the classic distance
Some athletes can inflict pain on others by sustaining killer tempos from start to 30km, but start slowing down from 32km after establishing comfortable leads.
By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago
Pain of chasing glory as Kenyan athletes battle in the classic distance
American dream: How youngsters battle for tickets to US universities
Athletes compete to beat qualifying times and not for podium spots. More than 170 athletes battled for slots at Complete Sports time trials.
By Stephen Rutto 22 days ago
American dream: How youngsters battle for tickets to US universities
Kenyans back home from world meet empty-handed
It is the second time in a row that Kenya has not medalled at the World Indoor Championships.
By Stephen Rutto 23 days ago
Kenyans back home from world meet empty-handed
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Kenya in race to join India and China in adoption of traditional medicine
Kenya aims to join India and China in adopting traditional herbal medicine, with plans to integrate medicinal plants into hospital treatments pending regulatory approval.
By Stephen Rutto 24 days ago
Kenya in race to join India and China in adoption of traditional medicine
Kenya's challenge in 2026 World Indoor Championships comes a cropper
Oketch fails to win medal in Poland but improves national record. Krop, the solo Kenyan in the men’s 3000m finished fourth.
By Stephen Rutto 24 days ago
Kenya's challenge in 2026 World Indoor Championships comes a cropper
World Indoor show kicks off with tough battles expected
Kenya has a squad of six athletes who are chasing glory at the global meet. Indoor records set to be broken as stars race for top honours in Poland.
By Stephen Rutto 27 days ago
World Indoor show kicks off with tough battles expected
Race towards 2026 Eldoret City Marathon begins
A roadmap to the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon has been drawn as the City of Champions gets set for what is expected to be another thrilling contest in April.
By Stephen Rutto 30 days ago
Race towards 2026 Eldoret City Marathon begins
AIU's new intelligence-gathering tool to tighten noose on cheats
The fight against doping has entered a new phase following the unveiling of a two-way intelligence-gathering tool designed for reporting cheats in athletics.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
AIU's new intelligence-gathering tool to tighten noose on cheats
More Kenyan stars defy age to shine at city marathons
Kenya’s athletics stars who are aged above 40 years are continuing to tear up the rulebook with their dominance at well-oiled marathons.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
More Kenyan stars defy age to shine at city marathons
Leaders defend push to reduce maize acreage in country's breadbasket
A push to reduce maize acreage in parts of Uasin Gishu that have produced grain for decades is gaining momentum despite calls for the status quo in Kenya’s breadbasket.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Leaders defend push to reduce maize acreage in country's breadbasket
Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers
The legacy of Wesley Korir and John Korir makes the Los Angeles Marathon significant today.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers
Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences
The most severe sanction is the life ban imposed on Beatrice Toroitich.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences
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Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya–Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Will Kenya get it right on indoor racing this time?
Agence Francaise de Developpement and NBA Africa celebrated the Basketball Experience Teachers’ Awareness Day in style yesterday at Nyayo Stadium Basketball Court.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Will Kenya get it right on indoor racing this time?
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Where is Sila Kibet? Soy family in desperate search for kin who vanished 4 years ago
A family in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, is desperately searching for their relative who vanished in Mombasa four years ago.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Where is Sila Kibet? Soy family in desperate search for kin who vanished 4 years ago
Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon
Athletics stars are getting set for another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon set for April 26.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon
Bishop Kimengich decries worrying stifle of free speech
Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has raised alarm over what he calls a growing attempt by authorities to suppress free speech ahead of next year’s general elections.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Bishop Kimengich decries worrying stifle of free speech
Why Faith Kipyegon is making waves after winning 10km debut
Kipyegon, who is nicknamed the smiling assassin, is following in the footsteps of her training mates, among them two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Why Faith Kipyegon is making waves after winning 10km debut
Wanyonyi confident of stellar shows this season despite faltering in Eldoret
The 800m Olympics champion hopes to continue his stunning performances in the Diamond League circuit.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Wanyonyi confident of stellar shows this season despite faltering in Eldoret
What Faith's transition to road racing means to athletics family
Faith Kipyegon put into action her long distance running dream, winning her 10km road race debut at the Monaco Run in an imposing 29:46 victory.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
What Faith's transition to road racing means to athletics family
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Why Rift Valley politicians are fighting over kingpin role
A declaration by Talai elder Christopher Koyogi that Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and Emurua Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno were Kalenjin kingpins has kicked up a storm in Rift Valley.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Why Rift Valley politicians are fighting over kingpin role
ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate Valentines
Kenyans across the country and lovers marked yesterday's Valentine's Day celebrations with flowers, romantic gestures, and a display of compassion and community outreach.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate Valentines
Ngetich and Korir reign supreme at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country
John Korir dethroned holder Daniel Ebenyo while Agnes Ngetich defended her title just weeks after bagging World Cross Country gold.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Ngetich and Korir reign supreme at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country
Athletics stars set for a tough battle for honors at Sirikwa Classic
Stars are converging for what is expected to be a thrilling fifth edition of Sirikwa Classic World Cross-Country Tour in Eldoret on Saturday.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Athletics stars set for a tough battle for honors at Sirikwa Classic
Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governors
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi urges senators and governors to hold talks to avoid public disputes over committee summons.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governors
Kenyans hope things will look up at World Indoors in Poland
Kenyan casts have delivered mixed results ahead of the global showpiece that will be staged in Kuyavian-Pomerarian, Poland, 
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Kenyans hope things will look up at World Indoors in Poland
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Oscar Sudi: The new political bully or loyal foot soldier?
Rift Valley MPs have questioned motives behind Sudi’s empowerment initiatives across their constituencies.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Oscar Sudi: The new political bully or loyal foot soldier?
KRA begins process to rebrand to KRS, authority chairman says
Kenya Revenue Authority has started the process to rebrand as Kenya Revenue Service, aiming to usher in a cultural shift.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
KRA begins process to rebrand to KRS, authority chairman says
High county approval costs hindering affordable housing, expert says
High housing approval costs across counties are slowing the delivery of housing units, a property expert has said.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
High county approval costs hindering affordable housing, expert says
Kipyegon among super-fast stars invited for Sirikwa Classic XC tour
She kicked off her record-assassination spree at the cross-country tour in 2023.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Kipyegon among super-fast stars invited for Sirikwa Classic XC tour
Seizure of motorcycle, arrest of rider sparks hours of chaos in Eldoret
According to protesting boda boda riders, the county enforcement officers arrested and attacked their colleague on Thursday evening.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Seizure of motorcycle, arrest of rider sparks hours of chaos in Eldoret
Mariam Njoki: This is why I switched allegiance to Qatar
Mariam Lufti Njoki, formerly Christine Njoki is over the moon even as she awaits approval by World Athletics to represent her new country – Qatar.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Mariam Njoki: This is why I switched allegiance to Qatar
Will Kenya become the first African country to host World Championships?
Kenya will know in September this year whether it will host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships, the most prestigious international track and field event.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Will Kenya become the first African country to host World Championships?
Kipchoge urges corporates to continue supporting sports
Kenya is preparing to host one of the two international annual shows in 2026.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Kipchoge urges corporates to continue supporting sports
Kindiki warns against politicising fuel prices
Politics
By Mate Tongola
34 mins ago
Fuel hike sparks fear of higher school fees, transport costs
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
1 hr ago
Elimu Bora group condemns KEWOTA deductions, demands probe
Crime and Justice
By Noel Nabiswa
1 hr ago