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Focus shifts to Tokyo meet after Kenya's relay teams book slots

Kenyan sprinters might have not powered to gold medals at the 2025 World Relays Championships which came to a close on Sunday in Guangzhou, China.

Focus shifts to Tokyo meet after Kenya's relay teams book slots

Focus shifts to Tokyo meet after Kenya's relay teams book slots

Focus shifts to Tokyo meet after Kenya's relay teams book slots

Is it another empty promise to construct Kamariny Stadium?

Is it another empty promise to construct Kamariny Stadium?

Kipkemoi and Yego reign supreme in Iten race

Kipkemoi and Yego reign supreme in Iten race

Concern as doping racketeers shift business to private residences

An Indian national was recently nabbed with drugs containing performance-enhancing substances in Iten.

Concern as doping racketeers shift business to private residences

Athletics legend Suter Chemweno admitted to a hospital in Eldoret

The legendary track athlete represented the country at the Cardiff Commonwealth Games in 1958 and is credited for clearing the path for Kenya’s dominance in athletics.

Athletics legend Suter Chemweno admitted to a hospital in Eldoret

Government to issue certificates to 15 million artisans in Jua Kali

At least 5, 000 artisans in the Jua Kali sector have been awarded certificates under the Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

Government to issue certificates to 15 million artisans in Jua Kali

Top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo

Set for September 13 to 21 at the Japanese capital, the 2025 Tokyo World Championships is set to cause waves across the athletics world, right from a city that hosted the 2020 Olympic Games

Top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo

Who are the top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo?

The qualification window for the marathon ended on Sunday and a big number of Kenyans have hit the standards. Qualifying times have been lowered, signaling strong competition.

Who are the top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo?

Government to issue certificates to 15 million artisans in informal sector

Government to certify 15 million informal sector artisans in major skills push.

Government to issue certificates to 15 million artisans in informal sector

How the inaugural Ultimate Championship will look like

With the Ultimate Championship and the World Championships, athletics will have a major international championship every year.

How the inaugural Ultimate Championship will look like

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big names feature as Eldoret City Marathon draws near

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.

How State looked the other way as kidney smuggling cartel thrived

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.

Why legendary athletes are petitioning the Senate

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.

Kipchoge eyes victory in London and NOC-K elections

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Family exhumes father to fight off land grabbers

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.

Kenyan stars post mixed results in Kingston Grand Slam Track

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.

Wanyonyi stuns bigwigs at Grand Slam Track in Jamaica

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.

More Ethiopian athletes set to compete in 2025 Eldoret City race

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.

Wanyonyi, Marco Arop renew rivalry in Kingston

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.

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.

Rift Valley sprinters ready to dazzle in Mombasa

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.

Rift Valley chase more glory at national games

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eyes on Kajuju and Kemboi at World Indoor meet in China

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.

What awaits Kenyan stars at World Indoors

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.

World Indoor kicks off with high expectations

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.

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

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