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Three-time world champion Kipyegon lays down early marker

It was three-time champion Faith Kipyegon’s moment to make a statement in round one of the women's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday.

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Chebet opens Kenya's gold account at Tokyo World Championships

Kenyan fans have previously been accused of exerting unreasonable pressure on athletics stars to deliver medals on the first day of global championships.

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Peres back in Japan with hopes of another gold medal

At 1.30am on Sunday, the start gun will be going off and women marathon stars representing their respective nations will stomp the streets of Tokyo.

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Attention on Kenyan stars as Tokyo World Championships kicks off

Like during the Olympic Games, athletics enthusiasts will have to be awake until early hours of the morning to follow some races.

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Kenyans eye glory dance in country's staple races at Worlds

They will be looking to continue the momentum set by legends in a number of races. A number of Team Kenya stars have already arrived in Tokyo for the World Championships.

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'I escaped death countless times': How a feared bandit laid down his gun for peace

After his initiation ceremony in 2010, he joined Queen of Peace Secondary School near Chesongoch but dropped out again to engage in green gram farming.

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Kenyan charges to face big names at Tokyo World Championships

By now, the Kenyan charges to the World Athletics Championships kicking off on Saturday in Tokyo have known their fiercest rivals.

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Athletes ready for tough 2025 Chepsaita race

Last year, Samwel Chebolei Masai and Loice Chekwemoi of Uganda were crowned winners.

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Chepkemboi will be first Kenyan woman to compete in javelin at Worlds

Javelin thrower Irene Chepkemboi will be the first Kenyan woman to compete at World Championships.

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Athletes asked to prepare for tough Great Chepsaita Cross Country

The third edition of the World Athletics gold level cross country has been set for December 6, with huge expectations.

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'We were sold': Frail victims accuse police of aiding kidney trafficking

Survivors reveal post-surgery suffering, debt and broken promises.They say Eldoret scandal was a coordinated racket.

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Why desperate youth are selling kidneys in Eldoret

Young people travel long distances, lured by false promises of money. Health Committee vows thorough probe, promises strong laws against organ trafficking.

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Top stars renew rivalry in Zurich ahead of global battle in Tokyo

Wanyonyi and Cherotich are among track athletes hoping to cement their status ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.

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North Rift comedians rally to save ailing entertainer Tapnyolei

Artistes raise Sh1m for Eliud Lagat’s eye surgery after abrupt comedy exit.supporters hope treatment restores his vision and revives content creation.

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Eyes on Kenyan stars as qualification window closes

As the qualifications window for the Tokyo World Championships came to a close three days ago, focus is now on athletes who have met the standards.

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Senate team: Sh10b debt killing NCPB ahead of harvest season

Fertiliser distribution supposed to start in October could be affected adversely. National and county governments have not paid the cereals board, jeopardising farmers’ operations.

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Eyes on Zurich as Team Kenya posts mixed results in Brussels

Agnes Ngetich and Mercy Oketch dominated 5000m and 400m races on Friday night saying after their Brussels meet victories, their eyes were firmly on the Tokyo World Championships.

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Team Kenya yearns for more after Lemngole's win in Lausanne meet

It was Doris Lemngole’s braved a rainy night to produce a spectacular win in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the third last Diamond League meet.

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Wanyonyi hopes to make it happen in Tokyo World Championships

Reigning 800m Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has tasted both triumph and defeat but has consistently made things happen.

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Koech hoping to carry his top form to Tokyo

18-year-old Phanuel Koech will be teaming up with Timothy Cheruiyot and Reynold Cheruiyot.

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Janeth Chepng'etich's Tokyo World Championship ambition

Before heading to Tokyo, Janeth Chepng’etich will battle for honours at the Brussels Diamond League on August 22.

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Jepchirchir eyes glory in Tokyo as Team Kenya training camp launched

For Peres Jepchirchir, returning to Japan for the 2025 World Athletics Championships next month rekindles memories of her Olympic marathon victory in Tokyo in 2021.

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Kenyan exports set for battle against Team Kenya stars once again

Kenyan-born US marathoner Betsy Saina is set to fly her adopted country’s flag in Tokyo.

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Kenyan stars eye Diamond League glory ahead of Tokyo World Athletics Championships

Two women, with the most decorated CVs in track racing – four-time world champion Faith Kipyegon and double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet are lining up in Silesia this Saturday.

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Korir says marathon team has power to rule Tokyo

Chicago Marathon champion John Korir is optimistic Kenyan charges to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships will cement the country’s legacy as the sport’s powerhouse.

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Road to Florida world cross country begins in earnest

After unsuccessful attempts to make the cut for the World Athletics Championships, top athletes are now focused on chasing cross country titles.

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Road to Tokyo: Kenyan stars will be facing stern test

Olympic, world and continental medalists will be converging with one goal – to make their countries proud while chasing individual glory at the international showpiece scheduled for September 13-21.

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Gachagua must share evidence on terror links with investigators, says Kindiki, Murkomen

Kindiki said his predecessor, who is on a tour of the US, must tell Kenyan authorities what he knows about terrorism networks in Kenya.

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Road to Tokyo: Legends say strategy is king in race for medals

As the country’s selected athletes get ready for the World Athletics Tokyo25, legends who have dominated the podium in the history of the biennial event shared their advice.

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Will team Kenya to Tokyo Worlds overcome track facilities nightmare?

The squad will be training in Eldoret until after Chan finals on August 30. A number of the athletes selected to represent Kenya train in bases near Eldoret.

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Road to Tokyo: How teamwork, sibling rivalry has dominated battle for glory

In a high-stakes competition like the World Championships, teamwork has been a key factor but individual glory has often reigned supreme.

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Road to Tokyo: Will experienced athletes anchor Kenya to victory?

Faith Kipyegon, Julius Yego and Timothy Cheruiyot are among Kenyan stars with solid experiences at the World Championships.

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Kenyan athletes focused on Tokyo Worlds despite Chan fever

Team Kenya to Tokyo will be training in Eldoret as Nairobi facilities host Chan matches and training sessions.

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Why top marathon names opted for individual races

An expert says the move by top marathoners not to take part in World Championships raises questions about who has the say between manager and the federation.

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Athletes in race for Tokyo entry mark ahead of August deadline

Cornelius Kemboi and Irene Jepkemboi in men’s 5000m and women’s javelin are among athletes hoping to qualify.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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