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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

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

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

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

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

Shun doping, Olympians tell athletes at Eldoret City race awards

The country's decorated legends told active athletes to maintain the country's status as an athletics powerhouse.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-07-11 01:47:00

Shun doping, Olympians tell athletes at Eldoret City race awards

Kenyan stars set to battle for glory at Paris Diamond League meeting

World bronze medallist Serem and Cheruiyot are among Kenyans to watch in today’s meet. Strict measures to protect participants from effects of a heat wave were unveiled on Friday.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-06-28 07:35:00

Kenyan stars set to battle for glory at Paris Diamond League meeting

Lemayan defends marathon title, debutant Simiyu clinches women's crown

Samson Lemayan and Lydia Simiyu overcame nagging injuries to lift the 26th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon held at the scenic Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday.

By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-06-27 14:15:35

Lemayan defends marathon title, debutant Simiyu clinches women's crown

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The rise and fall of Kenya's distance star Kibiwott Kandie

Former world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been hit with a seven-year ban. The athlete was found to have used an invalid document for his defence.

By Stephen Rutto 2026-06-27 09:29:00

The rise and fall of Kenya's distance star Kibiwott Kandie

Lemayan, Otero out to nail marathon titles

Samson Lemayan is out to defend the 26th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday morning.

By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-06-26 09:53:27

Lemayan, Otero out to nail marathon titles

Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan

The cornerstone of this year's sustainability drive is the strategic installation of four specialised air quality control sensors on Nairobi City Marathon route.

By Jonah Onyango 2026-06-04 18:58:42