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Ambitious Janeth Chepngetich hopes for medal in Tokyo
She will be teaming up with record holders Beatrice Chebet and Agnes Ngetich in the women's 10,000m at the World Championships from September 13-21.
By Stephen Rutto 11 days ago
Ambitious Janeth Chepngetich hopes for medal in Tokyo
There's room to improve, Kipyegon says as preps for Tokyo Worlds begin
Faith Kipyegon says she will be propelled by adequate training and self-belief at the Tokyo World Championships set for September 13-21.
By Stephen Rutto 13 days ago
There's room to improve, Kipyegon says as preps for Tokyo Worlds begin
Interior Ministry has failed us, say police officers in Uasin Gishu
Officers painted a grim picture of a demoralised service hampered by poor facilitation, outdated infrastructure, and lack of critical resources to combat rising crime and maintain public order.
By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago
Interior Ministry has failed us, say police officers in Uasin Gishu
Ngetich plans to build her speed ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Alongside Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, the long distance star will double at the World Championships.
By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago
Ngetich plans to build her speed ahead of Tokyo Worlds
How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships in Tokyo
In between their training, Kenyan track and field stars will be testing their speed and endurance in the remaining four Diamond League meets, including the final in Zurich
By Stephen Rutto 16 days ago
How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships in Tokyo
Road to Tokyo: How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships
A team of 58 athletes was selected on Tuesday after trials held at Ulinzi Complex. Track stars say their training will be focused on speed and endurance.
By Stephen Rutto 16 days ago
Road to Tokyo: How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships
Athletes express confidence ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Kenya topped the charts at the 2015 World Championships and hopes to replay a similar script in Tokyo this September.
By Stephen Rutto 17 days ago
Athletes express confidence ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Big shots unstoppable as Kenya names team to World Championships in Tokyo
Nothing was left to chance on Tuesday as Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata played host to the country's charges who raced for their tickets to Tokyo25.
By Stephen Rutto 17 days ago
Big shots unstoppable as Kenya names team to World Championships in Tokyo
Road to Tokyo: Expectations high as Kenya picks World Championships team
Athletes will be chasing dreams of representing Kenya at 2025 Tokyo World Championships during the national trials at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
By Stephen Rutto and Dennis Okeyo 18 days ago
Road to Tokyo: Expectations high as Kenya picks World Championships team
Mini World Championships at Ulinzi Complex as top guns eye Tokyo tickets
Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Beatrice Chebet and Mary Moraa among big shots invited for the action set to be staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
By Stephen Rutto 19 days ago
Mini World Championships at Ulinzi Complex as top guns eye Tokyo tickets
St Joseph's Boys and Nasokol Girls crowned Rift Valley football champions
Multiple national champions Cheptil was still awaiting the outcome of a jury before facing either St Patrick's Iten or Chepsaita Boys in the volleyball contest.
By Stephen Rutto 28 days ago
St Joseph's Boys and Nasokol Girls crowned Rift Valley football champions
Nasokol, Trinity and Kesogon make last four
There was no room for mistake as teams sailed to the semi-finals of the Rift Valley Secondary School Sports Association games in Eldoret.
By Stephen Rutto 29 days ago
Nasokol, Trinity and Kesogon make last four
Major clashes on offer as Rift Valley giants meet in games
Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two games are promising an adrenaline-packed action.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Major clashes on offer as Rift Valley giants meet in games
Kenyan stars to chase Tokyo tickets in Eugene
The country is using the Eugene Diamond League meet to select the men's 10000m and women's 5000m teams to the Tokyo World Championships set for September.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Kenyan stars to chase Tokyo tickets in Eugene
State urges traders to have skills certified
Kenyans in informal employment, including mama mbogas and cleaners, have been asked to have their skills certified under the government's Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
State urges traders to have skills certified
St Joseph's Boys finally declared Trans Nzoia champions after two weeks of drama
Jobo defeated Bwake Boys 1-0 at the final played at Chebisaas Boys in Uasin Gishu.The match was stopped for over half an hour after fans stormed the pitch, demanding penalty for Bwake
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
St Joseph's Boys finally declared Trans Nzoia champions after two weeks of drama
Hope in Faith: Kenyans confident Kipyegon will break 4-minute barrier
Although Faith Kipyegon missed the under-four-minute mark by 6.41 seconds during the Nike Breaking4, the athletics world still celebrated the four-time world champion.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Hope in Faith: Kenyans confident Kipyegon will break 4-minute barrier
It's yet another moment of faith as Kipyegon aims to inspire the world
At 9pm on Thursday, the 1,500m world record holder will be attempting a sub-4-minute in a Mile. She trained rigorously in Kaptagat.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
It's yet another moment of faith as Kipyegon aims to inspire the world
Medics perform region's first heart procedure
Cardiologists at MTRH are celebrating the successful completion of a ground-breaking procedure designed to re-open narrowed blood vessels in patients suffering from heart disease.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Medics perform region's first heart procedure
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Jepkemboi: From barefooted footballer to Kenya's javelin star
On June 12, she threw a mammoth 60.31m in the women's javelin at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Jepkemboi: From barefooted footballer to Kenya's javelin star
'Small Faith' yearns for more after third Diamond League victory in Paris
The Olympic bronze medallist has outclassed Olympic champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain twice this season.She promises to tie up the loose ends for faster times this season.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
'Small Faith' yearns for more after third Diamond League victory in Paris
Athlete refugees reveal ambitions ahead of major competitions
On Friday, they celebrated World Refugee Day at Complete Sports in Kaptagat. They are trained by former world 800m champion Janeth Jepkosgei.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Athlete refugees reveal ambitions ahead of major competitions
'Small Faith' eyes big show in Paris Diamond League tonight
The eighth leg of the Diamond League circuit will see French star Alice Finot also pose a strong challenge in the event to be staged at the Stade Charlety.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
'Small Faith' eyes big show in Paris Diamond League tonight
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Why it's time for urgent reforms in Kenya's sports sector
Taskforce charged with reviewing sports policy and laws is currently gathering views from stakeholders across the country.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Why it's time for urgent reforms in Kenya's sports sector
Taskforce told why Kenya's sports sector urgently needs reforms
Taskforce charged with reviewing sports policy and laws is currently gathering views from stakeholders across the country.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Taskforce told why Kenya's sports sector urgently needs reforms
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Families in pain as abductions, killings spark fresh fears
Residents claim more than 10 people have been abducted by police in recent weeks. The Interior CS had announced operations against bandits in the region.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Families in pain as abductions, killings spark fresh fears
World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds
The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon.
By Stephen Rutto, AFP 1 month ago
World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds
Wanyonyi sets sights on Monaco meet after victory in Stockholm
Mary Moraa settled for a second place in women's 800m. Nyagah and Ekalale finished fifth and sixth respectively in women's 3000m.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Wanyonyi sets sights on Monaco meet after victory in Stockholm
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A woman of faith, Kipyegon aims to run sub-four minutes in the Mile
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon is chasing history of becoming the first woman to run under four minutes.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
A woman of faith, Kipyegon aims to run sub-four minutes in the Mile
Wanyonyi, Moraa chase glory in Stockholm
Wanyonyi, a world silver medallist, said on Thursday night that he was going to use the Stockholm meet to tie up loose ends in a world championships year.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Wanyonyi, Moraa chase glory in Stockholm
Under-20 stars shine at North Rift regional championship
Under-20 and 18 stars have produced stellar performances at the North Rift regional track and field championships at the Transcend Talent Academy in Trans Nzoia.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Under-20 stars shine at North Rift regional championship
Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo
Small Faith, as she is commonly known, shocked Bahrain's Winfred Yavi once again in Oslo after edging her in a head-to-head contest in Doha last month.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo
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Behind the bans: Why Kenyan athletes are falling to doping violations
A number of those finding themselves in trouble have admitted to taking banned substances while others battled to save their careers.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Behind the bans: Why Kenyan athletes are falling to doping violations
Double pain for wife of medic abducted in Kerio Valley as brother is hijacked
The wife of a medical laboratory technologist whose husband was abducted in Kerio Valley has suffered a blow after her brother was also abducted by a suspected police officer.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Double pain for wife of medic abducted in Kerio Valley as brother is hijacked
Eldoret manager finds office locked months after being ejected by goons
The County has since February disowned frustrating the Municipality Manager.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Eldoret manager finds office locked months after being ejected by goons
Peerless Chebet continues her world record campaign after shining in Rome
Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ran the second-fastest time in 5000m after a similar feat in 3000m in Rabat last month.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Peerless Chebet continues her world record campaign after shining in Rome
Beatrice Chebet to feature in Rome Diamond League
Beatrice Chebet is fresh from a historic performance in Rabat, Morocco. Former World Champion Timothy leads the Kenyan charge in the men's 1500m.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Beatrice Chebet to feature in Rome Diamond League
Police under fire over failure to arrest Fr Allois Bett's murderers
Fr Bett was murdered in Kerio Valley on May 22. As his burial approaches in Ol'Lessos, Nandi County, ten days later, those responsible remain at large.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Police under fire over failure to arrest Fr Allois Bett's murderers
Ngetich cements her place in the top league after stellar show in USA
After chalking up her second Grand Slam Track title in Philadelphia, USA, last weekend, 10km world record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich confirms that she is in top shape this season.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Ngetich cements her place in the top league after stellar show in USA
Omanyala eyes 100m, 200m double after Atlanta exploits
Ferdinand Omanyala, the fastest African 100m sprinter is buoyed by the 150m victory at the Atlanta City Games held on May 17 in Georgia, USA.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Omanyala eyes 100m, 200m double after Atlanta exploits