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Kenya's Divas show grit in loss to Namibia
Under the leadership of captain Parin Simiyu, the Divas had a nervy start, quickly falling behind by seven points within the first five minutes.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 month ago
Kenya's Divas show grit in loss to Namibia
Kenya Divas set to dazzle at UAE Netball Cup
Kenya's national women's netball team, the Divas, has intensified preparations ahead of the inaugural UAE Netball Cup, set to take place in Dubai from June 15-21.
By Dennis Okeyo 2 months ago
Kenya Divas set to dazzle at UAE Netball Cup
Kambundji and Blake among top stars set for Kip Keino Classic on May 31
A stellar lineup of global medalists is set to grace the Kip Keino Classic, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting scheduled for May 31 at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium.
By Dennis Okeyo 2 months ago
Kambundji and Blake among top stars set for Kip Keino Classic on May 31
Kenya relay team eager to build on Guangzhou performance
Kenya Relay team commendable performance in Guangzhou, China, on Sunday the Kenyan team shifts focus to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo in September.
By Dennis Okeyo 2 months ago
Kenya relay team eager to build on Guangzhou performance
Omanyala and Moraa to lead Kenya's team to World Relays
Ferdinand Omanyala, alongside Mary Moraa and Mercy Oketch, will headline Kenya's squad for the World Athletics Relays set to take place in Guangzhou, China.
By Dennis Okeyo and World Athletics 3 months ago
Omanyala and Moraa to lead Kenya's team to World Relays
NOC-K Presidential aspirant Maluki pledges athlete-centred approach to leadership
Shadrack Maluki has officially declared his candidacy for the presidency of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K).
By Dennis Okeyo 4 months ago
NOC-K Presidential aspirant Maluki pledges athlete-centred approach to leadership
Koech and Mweresa win in Thika
Ronald Kiprono Koech announced his arrival in style as Boniface Mweresa, the 2015 African 400m silver medallist, showed class at the final day of the second AK meeting in Thika.
By Dennis Okeyo 5 months ago
Koech and Mweresa win in Thika
Huge turn out in Thika meet as athletes prepare for Tokyo Worlds
The Betika Athletics Kenya second Track and Field weekend meeting in Thika yesterday saw a remarkable turnout, with athletes sharpening their skills ahead of the Tokyo World Championships in August.
By Dennis Okeyo 5 months ago
Huge turn out in Thika meet as athletes prepare for Tokyo Worlds
NOC-K urged to strengthen policies on gender-based violence
NOC-K president Paul Tergat emphasised the Committee's deliberate efforts in advancing gender equity.
By Dennis Okeyo 6 months ago
NOC-K urged to strengthen policies on gender-based violence
The race to succeed Tergat at NOC-K heats up
NOC-K's elections are slated for April during the General Assembly.
By Dennis Okeyo 6 months ago
The race to succeed Tergat at NOC-K heats up
Brilliant Bett, Chepkorir rule Kisii Cross-Country
Bett shifts focus to a 10km road race in Germany in February.
By Dennis Okeyo 7 months ago
Brilliant Bett, Chepkorir rule Kisii Cross-Country
Ekalale, Langat rule Olkalou cross country
In the 2km loop race, Naomi Korir claimed the title in 9:09.6, leading Lilian Odira (9:10.6) and Mirriam Cherop (9:15.4).
By Dennis Okeyo 7 months ago
Ekalale, Langat rule Olkalou cross country
Battle royale expected at Ol Kalau Cross Country
Kisii County will host the sixth leg on January 4 at Cardinal Otunga Boys High School.
By Dennis Okeyo 7 months ago
Battle royale expected at Ol Kalau Cross Country
Gitonga, Kibet dazzle in Mt Longonot Challenge
In the men's race, Timothy Kibet clocked 1:02:04 to claim overall victory.
By Dennis Okeyo 8 months ago
Gitonga, Kibet dazzle in Mt Longonot Challenge
Athletes now warned over reckless relationships
AK's chief administrative officer Susan Kamau urged athletes to utilise the reporting mechanisms for eradicating GBV.
By Dennis Okeyo 8 months ago
Athletes now warned over reckless relationships
Murkomen backs Kenya's bid for 2029 World Championships
Nairobi had made a bid for the 2025 World Athletics Championships but lost to Tokyo.
By Dennis Okeyo 9 months ago
Murkomen backs Kenya's bid for 2029 World Championships
Athletics Kenya promises to take action over age cheating
Age fabrication is listed under Athletics Integrity Unit as a violation as it gives one undue advantage over the rest.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Athletics Kenya promises to take action over age cheating
Yego hopeful of Olympics slot after winning gold in Douala
2016 Olympics silver medallist wins his fifth title at Africa Athletics Championships.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Yego hopeful of Olympics slot after winning gold in Douala
Kwamboka strikes gold in Africa meeting
Olympics Games hopeful Brian Komen is promising good results.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Kwamboka strikes gold in Africa meeting
Kenya on the roll in Douala Continental championships
Ng'eno produced a gun-to-tape performance to win the men's race in 1:45.02.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Kenya on the roll in Douala Continental championships
Chaotic start to Africa meet in Cameroon
Cameroon last hosted the African Athletics Championships in 1996 .
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Chaotic start to Africa meet in Cameroon
Yego, Sarah Moraa seek Paris mark in Douala
2016 Olympic silver medallist Yego is yet to hit Olympics distance.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Yego, Sarah Moraa seek Paris mark in Douala
Faith leads chase for glory as Olympics squad is unveiled
Athletics Kenya unveils team that will do battle at Olympics Games.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Faith leads chase for glory as Olympics squad is unveiled
Omanyala, Wanyonyi race to world leads at Nyayo Stadium
Africa's fastest man says he is getting better by each event after clocking 9.79.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Omanyala, Wanyonyi race to world leads at Nyayo Stadium
Odira outsprints Moraa as Reynolds comes tops in 1500m battle
Odira, Reynold Cheruiyot topped their specialty.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Odira outsprints Moraa as Reynolds comes tops in 1500m battle
'Small Faith' beats world record holder Chepkoech at Olympic trials
Cherotich is also the women's World Athletics Rising Star awardee for 2023.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
'Small Faith' beats world record holder Chepkoech at Olympic trials
Peerless Kipyegon wins battle of world record holders in race for Paris Games tickets
Brimming with excitement, Kipyegon announced her season was up and running.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Peerless Kipyegon wins battle of world record holders in race for Paris Games tickets
Chebet dreams of bagging her first track Olympic gold medal
Chebet made history as the first ever woman to run 10,000m under 29 minutes as she clocked 28:54.14.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Chebet dreams of bagging her first track Olympic gold medal
Kipyegon eyes two tickets to Paris Olympics
Olympic champion will be seeking slots in both 1,500m and 5000m on Friday.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Kipyegon eyes two tickets to Paris Olympics
Mixed reactions to new global championship
There is a total prize money of Sh1.3 billion with gold medal winners pocketing Sh19.6 million.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Mixed reactions to new global championship
Chebet eyes more history in Paris after world record show
World 5,000m silver medallist says she had no plans to break the world record.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Chebet eyes more history in Paris after world record show
All eyes will be on Omanyala once again at Kip Keino Classic
This year's meet set for April 20 has been moved from Kasarani to Nyayo Stadium.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
All eyes will be on Omanyala once again at Kip Keino Classic
Reprieve for athletes as slots for African Games are increased
Number of athletes to the continental games has been increased from 30 to 52.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Reprieve for athletes as slots for African Games are increased
Kenyan athletes, sit back, relax and enjoy, your future is secure
This move is aimed at easing financial constrains once athletes retire.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Kenyan athletes, sit back, relax and enjoy, your future is secure
Omanyala says he will compete in fewer races ahead of Paris Games
The Africa champion is now working with a new coach ahead of new season.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Omanyala says he will compete in fewer races ahead of Paris Games
Great Chepsaina cross country race set for next month launched in Nairobi
The event launch was graced by Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, PS Peter Tum, the race patron Farouk Kibet, Athletics Kenya President and World Athletics President Jackson Tuwei.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Great Chepsaina cross country race set for next month launched in Nairobi
Kiptum and Kipyegon make Athlete of the Year final list
Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge misses out.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Kiptum and Kipyegon make Athlete of the Year final list
Athletes set for Ol Kalou meet on Saturday
The fifth and final cross-country meeting will be held in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County on November 25.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Athletes set for Ol Kalou meet on Saturday
Initiative launched to save Ngong kids from oral health challenges
For a long time, people living around Ngong in Kajiado have been battling oral challenges due to impurities in the water used by locals.
By Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
Initiative launched to save Ngong kids from oral health challenges
FKF unveils Azam TV as official Premier League broadcast partners
The Tanzanian Pay TV will broadcast four matches per weekend after the international break.
By Rodgers Eshitemi and Dennis Okeyo 1 year ago
FKF unveils Azam TV as official Premier League broadcast partners
Dispute over control of multimillion Naivas founder's estate escalates
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By Julius Chepkwony
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