American dream: How youngsters battle for tickets to US universities

Athletes compete to beat qualifying times and not for podium spots. More than 170 athletes battled for slots at Complete Sports time trials.

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Kenyans back home from world meet empty-handed

It is the second time in a row that Kenya has not medalled at the World Indoor Championships.

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Kenya in race to join India and China in adoption of traditional medicine

Kenya aims to join India and China in adopting traditional herbal medicine, with plans to integrate medicinal plants into hospital treatments pending regulatory approval.

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Kenya's challenge in 2026 World Indoor Championships comes a cropper

Oketch fails to win medal in Poland but improves national record. Krop, the solo Kenyan in the men’s 3000m finished fourth.

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World Indoor show kicks off with tough battles expected

Kenya has a squad of six athletes who are chasing glory at the global meet. Indoor records set to be broken as stars race for top honours in Poland.

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Race towards 2026 Eldoret City Marathon begins

A roadmap to the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon has been drawn as the City of Champions gets set for what is expected to be another thrilling contest in April.

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AIU's new intelligence-gathering tool to tighten noose on cheats

The fight against doping has entered a new phase following the unveiling of a two-way intelligence-gathering tool designed for reporting cheats in athletics.

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More Kenyan stars defy age to shine at city marathons

Kenya’s athletics stars who are aged above 40 years are continuing to tear up the rulebook with their dominance at well-oiled marathons.

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Leaders defend push to reduce maize acreage in country's breadbasket

A push to reduce maize acreage in parts of Uasin Gishu that have produced grain for decades is gaining momentum despite calls for the status quo in Kenya’s breadbasket.

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Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers

The legacy of Wesley Korir and John Korir makes the Los Angeles Marathon significant today.

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Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences

The most severe sanction is the life ban imposed on Beatrice Toroitich.

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Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet

Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya–Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.

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Will Kenya get it right on indoor racing this time?

Agence Francaise de Developpement and NBA Africa celebrated the Basketball Experience Teachers’ Awareness Day in style yesterday at Nyayo Stadium Basketball Court.

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Where is Sila Kibet? Soy family in desperate search for kin who vanished 4 years ago

A family in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, is desperately searching for their relative who vanished in Mombasa four years ago.

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Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon

Athletics stars are getting set for another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon set for April 26.

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Bishop Kimengich decries worrying stifle of free speech

Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has raised alarm over what he calls a growing attempt by authorities to suppress free speech ahead of next year’s general elections.

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Why Faith Kipyegon is making waves after winning 10km debut

Kipyegon, who is nicknamed the smiling assassin, is following in the footsteps of her training mates, among them two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge.

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Wanyonyi confident of stellar shows this season despite faltering in Eldoret

The 800m Olympics champion hopes to continue his stunning performances in the Diamond League circuit.

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What Faith's transition to road racing means to athletics family

Faith Kipyegon put into action her long distance running dream, winning her 10km road race debut at the Monaco Run in an imposing 29:46 victory.

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Why Rift Valley politicians are fighting over kingpin role

A declaration by Talai elder Christopher Koyogi that Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and Emurua Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno were Kalenjin kingpins has kicked up a storm in Rift Valley.

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ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate Valentines

Kenyans across the country and lovers marked yesterday's Valentine's Day celebrations with flowers, romantic gestures, and a display of compassion and community outreach.

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Ngetich and Korir reign supreme at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country

John Korir dethroned holder Daniel Ebenyo while Agnes Ngetich defended her title just weeks after bagging World Cross Country gold.

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Athletics stars set for a tough battle for honors at Sirikwa Classic

Stars are converging for what is expected to be a thrilling fifth edition of Sirikwa Classic World Cross-Country Tour in Eldoret on Saturday.

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Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governors

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi urges senators and governors to hold talks to avoid public disputes over committee summons.

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Kenyans hope things will look up at World Indoors in Poland

Kenyan casts have delivered mixed results ahead of the global showpiece that will be staged in Kuyavian-Pomerarian, Poland, 

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Oscar Sudi: The new political bully or loyal foot soldier?

Rift Valley MPs have questioned motives behind Sudi’s empowerment initiatives across their constituencies.

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KRA begins process to rebrand to KRS, authority chairman says

Kenya Revenue Authority has started the process to rebrand as Kenya Revenue Service, aiming to usher in a cultural shift.

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High county approval costs hindering affordable housing, expert says

High housing approval costs across counties are slowing the delivery of housing units, a property expert has said.

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Kipyegon among super-fast stars invited for Sirikwa Classic XC tour

She kicked off her record-assassination spree at the cross-country tour in 2023.

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Seizure of motorcycle, arrest of rider sparks hours of chaos in Eldoret

According to protesting boda boda riders, the county enforcement officers arrested and attacked their colleague on Thursday evening.

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Mariam Njoki: This is why I switched allegiance to Qatar

Mariam Lufti Njoki, formerly Christine Njoki is over the moon even as she awaits approval by World Athletics to represent her new country – Qatar.

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Will Kenya become the first African country to host World Championships?

Kenya will know in September this year whether it will host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships, the most prestigious international track and field event.

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Kipchoge urges corporates to continue supporting sports

Kenya is preparing to host one of the two international annual shows in 2026.

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French tourist dies in tragic paragliding accident in Elgeyo Marakwet

The deceased was paragliding alongside her spouse, Pierre Laurens, who flew a separate paraglider at the time of the accident.

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Stars emerging from cross country contests

Athletes such as Frankline Kibet are emerging after maintaining consistency which resulted in his leading a clean podium sweep for Kenya in Florida.

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Athletes to have their flowers at Sirikwa Classic X-C tour on Valentine's Day

During the official launch of the 2026 gold level cross country meet on Tuesday, athletics enthusiasts were asked to come to the Lobo Village venue armed with their fine-looking flowers.

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Flying start for Kenya as it tops medal table at 2026 World Cross

The men’s Under-20 squad delivered a clean podium sweep in USA.

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Straight As increase as boys outshine girls in 11 subjects

There were more than 239 candidates who scored A plains in the 2025 KCSE examination released yesterday.

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Ruto slams Gachagua over national schools placement

President William Ruto has told off his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, over his remarks that national schools in the central region were not admitting local students.

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Ruto tells off Gachagua over national schools placement

According to Ruto, the Gachagua-led united opposition was using ethnic balkanisation

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