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Stephen Rutto

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 3 days ago

Neglected tropical diseases fight suffers as donor funding dries up

Chebet says world record is possible after victory in Rabat

Chebet says world record is possible after victory in Rabat

By Stephen Rutto 5 days ago

Zimbabwe's Chimbwada wins Eldoret International tourney

Zimbabwe's Chimbwada wins Eldoret International tourney

By Stephen Rutto 5 days ago

Earth crack sparks fears of landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet

Earth crack sparks fears of landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet

By Stephen Rutto 5 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 6 days ago

Chebet, Wanyonyi to battle for honours at Rabat Diamond League

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 7 days ago

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

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 8 days ago

Slain Catholic priest hailed as peace messenger in Kerio Valley

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 26 days ago

Ngetich shines in Miami as focus shifts to Philadelphia

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 27 days ago

Ngetich shines in Grand Slam as Kenyan stars target final races

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

Kipruto and Chepngeno ooze class in Eldoret City

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

Why athletes are looking forward to Eldoret City Marathon

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

Big names feature as Eldoret City Marathon draws near

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 1 month ago

Why legendary athletes are petitioning the Senate

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 1 month ago

How State looked the other way as kidney smuggling cartel thrived

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

Kipchoge eyes victory in London and NOC-K elections

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

Firm allegedly loses Sh100m from its bank account

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 1 month ago

House team raises concern over stalled projects in TVETs

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

Was Grand Slam Track a sign of contests this season?

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

Family exhumes father to fight off land grabbers

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 1 month ago

Wanyonyi stuns bigwigs at Grand Slam Track in Jamaica

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 1 month ago

Kenyan stars post mixed results in Kingston Grand Slam Track

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 1 month ago

Wanyonyi, Marco Arop renew rivalry in Kingston

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 1 month ago

More Ethiopian athletes set to compete in 2025 Eldoret City race

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 1 month ago

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

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 1 month ago

Rift Valley sprinters ready to dazzle in Mombasa

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 1 month ago

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

Rift Valley chase more glory at national games

Athletics heavyweights from the region are preparing their stars for victory. The national event will be hosted in Mombasa from April 5.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Rift Valley chase more glory at national games

Natembeya's fierce criticism of Ruto's administration sparks political storm

His bold stance has ruffled feathers among top political figures in Western Kenya and beyond.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Natembeya's fierce criticism of Ruto's administration sparks political storm

Disappointing outing for Kenya in Nanjing

The Kenyan squad to the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing never won a single medal making it the most disappointing outing for Kenya in years.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Disappointing outing for Kenya in Nanjing

Kenyan stars struggle at World Indoor in Nanjing

Hopes are on Ejore, who is competing in the women's 1500m final this afternoon. Both Kajuju and Cornelius Kemboi placed 8th in the 3000m final.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Kenyan stars struggle at World Indoor in Nanjing

Eyes on Kajuju and Kemboi at World Indoor meet in China

She will be taking on big names such as World Indoor 1500m champion Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia while Cornelius Kemboi will be up against Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Eyes on Kajuju and Kemboi at World Indoor meet in China

World Indoor kicks off with high expectations

Riveting action expected when more than 570 athletes from 127 countries converge in Nanjing. Kenya's Lilian Odira, Susan Ejore and Festus Lagat are in action in 800m and 1500m races.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

World Indoor kicks off with high expectations

What awaits Kenyan stars at World Indoors

The thirst for honours will be quenched, but from the squads fielded by different countries participating in the 2025 World Indoor showpiece, the competition will be a tough affair.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

What awaits Kenyan stars at World Indoors

Major showdown as new Grand Slam Track league kicks off

As history-makers on the track tune their sights on the rich Diamond League, another mouthwatering series, is debuting from early April.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Major showdown as new Grand Slam Track league kicks off

From wavelights to smart watches and supplements, how technology rules athletics world

From competition to training and to nutrients, new technology is causing waves. Upcoming athletes are competing with counterparts who have the advantage of modern accessories.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

From wavelights to smart watches and supplements, how technology rules athletics world

Why Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Kenyan squad to 2025 World Indoor Championships is carrying hopes of an expectant nation.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Why Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Why Lilian Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Kenyan squad to 2025 World Indoor Championships is carrying hopes of an expectant nation.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Why Lilian Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Athletics steals the show at secondary school games in Eldoret

Rift Valley's athletics giants proved the mettle they are made of at the region's secondary schools games in Eldoret.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Athletics steals the show at secondary school games in Eldoret

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