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Officers painted a grim picture of a demoralised service hampered by poor facilitation, outdated infrastructure, and lack of critical resources to combat rising crime and maintain public order.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

By 7 days ago

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 8 days ago

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 8 days ago

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 9 days ago

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 10 days ago

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 19 days ago

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 20 days ago

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 22 days ago

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 26 days ago

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 27 days ago

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 28 days ago

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 1 month ago

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.

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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.

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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 1 month ago

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.

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'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 1 month ago

'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.

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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 1 month ago

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 1 month ago

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.

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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 1 month ago

Eldoret manager finds office locked months after being ejected by goons

The County has since February disowned frustrating the Municipality Manager.

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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.

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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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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.

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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.

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Neglected tropical diseases fight suffers as donor funding dries up

Health facilities forced to tap Facility Improvement Fund to fight NTDs.Worms, jiggers, bilharzia and intestinal worms persist as counties face budget crisis.

By 2 months ago

Chebet says world record is possible after victory in Rabat

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is targeting a world record in 3000m after storming to glorious victory at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday night.

By 2 months ago

Earth crack sparks fears of landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet

An earth crack has sparked fears of landslides along the Keiyo escarpments in Elgeyo Marakwet County as heavy rains pound different areas of the North Rift region.

By 2 months ago

Zimbabwe's Chimbwada wins Eldoret International tourney

There was no room for mistakes as pool players battled for top honours at the International Open Pool Carnival which came to a close on Monday morning in Eldoret.

By 2 months ago