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Sh19 million up for grabs in each race as world stars battle in Budapest

World-class athletes, including several Kenyan stars, converge in Budapest for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, with Sh19 million at stake in every race.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Sh19 million up for grabs in each race as world stars battle in Budapest

Young refugee athletes ready for the first Youth Olympics on African soil

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-10 17:52:25

Wanyonyi to anchor Kenyan cast in chase for glory at Ultimate show

Emmanuel Wanyonyi will be among 381 global stars who are eyeing glory and the ultimate Sh9 million winner’s prize money.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-09 08:34:00

Wanyonyi's record ratified as he got ready for Brussels final

During the historic July moment, Wanyonyi became the first athlete in almost 27 years to break the men’s 1000m world record.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-05 16:05:48

Wanyonyi's record ratified as he got ready for Brussels final

Cherotich and Wanyonyi stamp authority at Brussels finals

The brilliant duo was among six Diamond League champions who erased meeting records on the opening day of the two-day finals.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-09-05 15:26:02

Cherotich and Wanyonyi stamp authority at Brussels finals

Kenyans shift focus to Zurich as Diamond League enters homestretch

Attention is on the second last meet of the Diamond League circuit this Thursday after thrilling showdowns in Silesia, Poland on Sunday.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-08-24 16:41:36

Kenyans shift focus to Zurich as Diamond League enters homestretch

World champions Kiprono and Masai bag cross country gold

World Under-20 champion Emmanuel Kiprono and Venenza Masai led Kenya to cross-country gold sweeps at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania.

By Elizabeth Mburugu 2026-08-18 11:24:19

World champions Kiprono and Masai bag cross country gold

It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event

Nairobi has officially entered the race to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after Athletics Kenya (AK) submitted the country’s formal bid to host the global showpiece.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-08-11 06:23:25

It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event

Kenya tops in Africa, winds up second in the world at U20 show

Kenya once again showed Africa the way when it emerged top on the continent and second globally at the World U-20 Championships, which concluded in Eugene, Oregon, USA

By Stephen Rutto 2026-08-11 06:00:05

Kenya tops in Africa, winds up second in the world at U20 show

Kenyan stars face harsh reality in day four of Under-20 show

Kenyan youngsters faced their harshest reality on day four of the World U-20 Championships in Eugene, USA, after suffering beatings in events that the country has dominated for years.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-08-10 10:42:37

Kenyan stars face harsh reality in day four of Under-20 show

Kenya's Under-20 stars shine in Eugene as chase for medals gathers pace

Kenyan youngsters blazed the Hayward Field track with powerful performances as they maintained their focus on advancing to the finals.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-08-08 01:25:00

Kenya's Under-20 stars shine in Eugene as chase for medals gathers pace

Worry as Commonwealth Games face uncertain future

Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed-down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts about the event's future.

By AFP 2026-08-04 11:34:27

Worry as Commonwealth Games face uncertain future

Edmund Serem leads stunning Kenyan 1-2-3 in Commonwealth steeplechase

Rising distance star Edmund Serem spearheaded spectacular podium lock-out, ensuring his nation captured all three medals and extended its remarkable Commonwealth streak to 10 consecutive titles.

By Robert Abong'o 2026-07-28 14:22:54