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.

By 27 days ago

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.

By 28 days ago

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 2 months 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.

By 2 months ago

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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.

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