Home of Champions ready to host Iten Marathon on Sunday

Iten’s chilly mornings and challenging altitude notwithstanding, athletics stars are setting their sights on the race’s Sh1 million top prize money in the 42.195km contest.

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Marakwet mudslides renew calls to relocate residents as 31 buried

Death toll of the November 1 tragedy stands at 41. The region has witnessed over three landslides since 2019.

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Duale says Sh50b new referral hospital in Eldoret will be manned by KDF

The project will gobble a whopping Sh25 billion in the first phase, which was expected to kick off in 2014.

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Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected

Governor says first funeral to be held today while the majority will be buried Friday.

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Why contentious issues threaten to slow the pace of AK's constitutional review, reforms

Contentious issues are threatening to cause another push and pull in the race to reform Athletics Kenya (AK) through a review of its current constitution.

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Chandaria Foundation, Standard Group donate to mudslide victims

Sh1m flour support will aid families who lost their homes, livelihoods in the tragedy.

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Prestigious Iten race to honour mudslide victims

Organisers yesterday announced that the 2025 edition will be staged on November 30.

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How bandits drove residents to landslide-prone Kerio Valley

A team of local rescuers has become heroes in the mission to save lives and recover the bodies of people buried in debris.

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How stroke of luck saved hundreds in deadly Elgeyo mudslide disaster

Locals who survived the disaster now describe the giant boulder as the lucky rock that saved a populous trading centre from devastation.

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How banditry drove Marakwet families into a death trap: Inside the mudslide tragedy

Locals who lived in the rolling fields of Kerio Valley were pushed by perennial cattle rustling raids to settle and farm on the Marakwet escarpments.

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World Athletics Council criticised after Chebet, Kipyegon miss out on global awards final list

Many athletics enthusiasts expected the double world champion to make it to the final.

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Lucky to survive, mudslide victims recall narrow escape

Three victims who had been trapped in the muddy areas of Murkutwa, Chesongoch and Kabetwa were found alive 48 hours after the disaster struck.

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Race to review AK constitution begins after endless battles

Athletes say they want inclusion as members of the federation in order to enjoy rights to vote in executives of their choice.

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Mudslides rekindle memories of tragedies that have rocked Elgeyo

The mudslide that swept through Elgeyo Marakwet killing 26 people and displacing at least 200 families is one of the deadliest disasters in a county that boasts of scenic hanging valleys.

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Fresh landslide kills two in Elgeyo Marakwet

UPDATE: Two people killed in another landslide in Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet, Acting County Commissioner Julius Maiyo says victims are from one family

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Over 20 killed, homes and animals swept away

Torrential rains unleashed devastating mudslides across the county, claiming lives, injuring dozens and destroying homes.Hundreds of families were displaced, while rescue operations struggled.

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Will Kenyan men shatter marathon relay record in Paris?

The squad of six men says the course and weather are ideal for a 42.195km relay world record. Weather changes are, however, likely to affect adaptation.

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Government to cover victims' bills as Elgeyo Marakwet death toll rises

Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides death toll rises to 22 after one more body recovered, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says 29 people missing, four in critical condition.

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At least 10 killed as mudslides, rockfalls hit Elgeyo Marakwet

Ten people killed, several others missing after heavy rains triggered mudslides, rockfalls and flooding in Elgeyo Marakwet, Acting County Commissioner Julius Maiyo confirms.

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Six-member squad hopes to smash 20-year-old record in Paris

Five road stars will run different distances of 5km and 10km while the anchor will complete 7.195km.

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Kenya's new breed of athletes stealing the show with eloquence and confidence

They are settling the debate on whether translators are needed at global races. Many of them secured athletics scholarships in US universities.

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Kenyan trio nominated for 2025 out of stadium award

Ngetich was nominated just hours after setting a world lead of 1:03:08 at the Valencia half marathon on Sunday.

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Why female athletes don't feel safe while in athletics camps

Marathoner Chelimo says they need help in kicking out unlicensed coaches preying on girls

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Kipchoge eyes another glorious moment as he races in New York

He will be running alongside compatriots such as 2022 winner Evans Chebet in the men’s race.

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Legends demand a fair Athletics Kenya constitution

Legendary athletes have laid out their demands as Athletics Kenya (AK) begins review of its constitution following a Court of Appeal order in March 2025.

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Benyo, Chebet to lead Kenyan cast to Florida World Cross

Double Olympic and World champion Beatrice Chebet will be in Team Kenya as the defending champion.

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Athletics stars upbeat as Eldoret gets ready for world cross trials

The stage is set for a thrilling national trial for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Eldoret on Saturday, and stars are getting ready to make the Kenyan team.

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Varsity flags Eldoret City Board nominee's degree as fake

The university confirmed that a Bachelor's degree in Business Management presented by Kitur as part of his academic credentials was not issued by the institution.

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Who will be voted the Track Athlete of 2025?

Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi were nominated for Track Athletes of the Year awards.

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Kipyegon, Chebet and Wanyonyi nominated for World Athletics awards

The golden girls, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet were on Monday nominated for the women’s track athlete of the year while Emmanuel Wanyonyi is in the men’s category.

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Ex-minister Jebii Kilimo joins UDA, declares bid for Marakwet East MP seat

Former Cabinet Minister Linah Jebii Kilimo on Monday declared her return to politics as she joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

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Kipyegon kicks off another holiday after winning Athlos NYC

Kipyegon will be connecting with family and enjoying more bed rest after winning Sh7.7 million in prize money and a heartwarming crowning by tennis legend Serena Williams.

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Kipyegon gets Sh7.7m after winning Athlos NYC

Faith Kipyegon won Sh7.7 million in prize money and a heartwarming crowning by tennis legend Serena Williams.

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Moi University sidelined as new investor takes over Rivatex

Moi University has been sidelined as a new investor takes over the struggling textile manufacturer, Rivatex East Africa.

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Adak now denies mishandling Zakayo's disciplinary case

Zakayo alleged a conspiracy between Adak officers and his management to subject him to sanctions for missed tests despite losing his mobile phone.

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Why Kenyan men must sweat more to win gold medals at global athletics events

They have been challenged by their women counterparts after losing dominance at the Tokyo World Championships.

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Kenya survives sanctions for now but has four months to comply

Kenya survived serious sanctions after the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) gave it four months to be fully compliant with rules governing clean sport.

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Zakayo quits athletics as allegations cast shadow over war against doping

In the last few days, concerns have been raised about whether rogue elements were frustrating top athletes as Edward Zakayo who is serving a two-year ban quits athletics, citing frustrations.

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Will Kenya survive tough Wada sanctions as compliance deadline ended last night?

Kenya was on Thursday holding onto hope as uncertainty hung over the country’s compliance with the World Anti-Doping (Wada) rules.

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Athletes get their millions as red carpet rolled out for Tokyo Worlds superstars

The country’s team to the 2025 World Athletics Championships was on Thursday hailed for their historic performance in Tokyo.

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