Wanyonyi hoping for good show in Zurich Diamond League meet

As athletics greats converge for the penultimate Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland, this evening, the final leg of the circuit set for Brussels, Belgium next week, remains the main focus.

By Stephen Rutto 6 days ago

State cuts fertiliser and maize seed after dry spell causes massive losses

The Government has cut subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 per 50kg bag and halved certified maize seed prices to help drought-hit farmers recover and prepare for the next planting season.

By Stephen Rutto 6 days ago

EACC arrests Turkana County officials, associates over Sh92m scandal

EACC has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged conflict of interest, money laundering and other irregularities involving Sh92 million in county payments.

By Stephen Rutto 6 days ago

Kenyans shift focus to Zurich as Diamond League enters homestretch

Attention is on the second last meet of the Diamond League circuit this Thursday after thrilling showdowns in Silesia, Poland on Sunday.

By Stephen Rutto 8 days ago

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Worst Mistake: Murkomen's reckless remarks expose his aloofness

Murkomen is under intense public scrutiny following remarks dismissing public alarm over the rising political violence, by claiming that a goon crisis was non-existent in the country

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

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The economic promise of Islamic finance in Kenya

Islamic finance has quietly become part of Kenya’s financial ecosystem, with growing demand for alternative solutions that meet different needs.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

Wanyonyi triumphs in Lausanne as stars eye glory in Silesia

Measured steps and a tactical homestretch push decided the winner of the men’s 800m showdown at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on Friday night.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

Three Turkana students dream of joining university in limbo after benefactor's death

Three vulnerable boys from Turkana County defied the odds to secure places at some of the country’s top secondary schools, thanks to an elderly woman who opened her home and heart to them.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

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Man spends days atop rock to raise awareness of rare disease

Brian Kiptoo Kositany has spent days atop a rock in Uasin Gishu to raise awareness about motor neurone disease and seek support for his bedridden mother with the rare condition.

By Stephen Rutto 10 days ago

Former Moi University workers threaten to return to court over unpaid dues

Former Moi University workers who were retrenched 26 years ago have given the institution a one-month ultimatum to pay dues awarded to them by the court in October 2025.

By Stephen Rutto 14 days ago

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Kaptagat grannies football squads scoring goals for forest conservation

On paper, most of them are over 60 years old. In motion, however, advanced age becomes almost impossible to believe.

By Stephen Rutto 20 days ago

Kenya tops in Africa, finishes second in the world at U20 show

Kenya once again showed Africa the way when it emerged top on the continent and second globally at the World Under-20 Championships yesterday.

By Stephen Rutto 21 days ago

Kenya tops in Africa, winds up second in the world at U20 show

Kenya once again showed Africa the way when it emerged top on the continent and second globally at the World U-20 Championships, which concluded in Eugene, Oregon, USA

By Stephen Rutto 21 days ago

It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event

Nairobi has officially entered the race to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after Athletics Kenya (AK) submitted the country’s formal bid to host the global showpiece.

By Stephen Rutto 21 days ago

Kenyan stars face harsh reality in day four of Under-20 show

Kenyan youngsters faced their harshest reality on day four of the World U-20 Championships in Eugene, USA, after suffering beatings in events that the country has dominated for years.

By Stephen Rutto 22 days ago

Kenya's Under-20 stars shine in Eugene as chase for medals gathers pace

Kenyan youngsters blazed the Hayward Field track with powerful performances as they maintained their focus on advancing to the finals.

By Stephen Rutto 25 days ago

Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon

Kenya topped the medal table on day one of the World U20 Championships after winning gold, silver and bronze, with Frankline Kibet claiming the men's 5,000m title.

By Stephen Rutto 25 days ago

Trans Nzoia gets 'safe house' amid rising gender violence cases

Trans Nzoia County is grappling with an increase in sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) made worse by its location along the Kenya-Uganda border.

By Stephen Rutto 25 days ago

Missing woman found dead, body stuffed in sack

A woman who had gone missing for a day was found dead and her body stuffed in a sack in a house in Kipkaren, Uasin Gishu County.

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Kinyamal chases historic three-peat as Kenya eyes golden finish in Glasgow

Wyclife Kinyamal will today be out to cement his place among Kenya’s athletics greats when he lines up for the men’s 800m final

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

World bronze medallist Edmun Serem led his compatriots, African bronze medallist Simon Koech Kiprop and Leonard Bett to a phenomenal 1-2-3 finish

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

World champs Odira and Cherotich lead Kenya's medal chase

World champions Lilian Odira and Faith Cherotich, who is also an Olympic bronze medallist from Paris 2024, lead Kenya’s charge in the steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Fencing of Kaptagat Forest to proceed, land court directs

Fencing of Kaptagat Forest will proceed after the conservation exercise was temporarily halted by a court order last week.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Locals hold demos in support of efforts to fence Kaptagat Forest

Suspected vandals have destroyed a section of an electric fence currently being erected around the 20,000-hectare Kaptagat Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Court paves way for fencing of Kaptagat Forest

Fencing of Kaptagat Forest will proceed after the exercise was temporarily halted by a court order last week.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Uproar greets decision to shift Mashujaa Day national fete from Iten to Eldoret

Uproar has greeted a decision to move the 2026 Mashujaa Day national celebrations from Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet to Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Man's battle with scrotum that swell up to 30 kilogrammes

After living for a decade with a 30-kilogramme scrotal swelling caused by lymphatic filariasis, Samuel Wakhwa Akui successfully underwent life-changing surgery.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession

UDA wrangles that have been bottling up in Rift Valley have now snowballed into bitter exchange of words.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kenyans race for top honours at London Diamond League meeting

The men’s 800m is touted as the major highlight in the London Diamond League when a super-fast field converges at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today, in a race for glory.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Diamond League comes down to a chase for points

The battle for qualification to run in the Diamond League final in Brussels in September is gaining momentum as stars converge in London for the tenth meet of the circuit on Saturday.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Women decry goonism, ask youth to resist plots to be used to cause chaos

Women leaders in Uasin Gishu have raised concerns over political violence and goonism ahead of the 2027 elections, urging youths to reject attempts to be used to disrupt campaigns.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Eldoret woman defies taboo to build thriving coffin business

Sharon Chebet Maritim has defied cultural taboos and stigma to build a coffin-selling business in Eldoret, inspired by her family's experience of poverty.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Food crisis looms as dry spell wipes out maize crop

This time of the year, the undulating terrains of the country’s food basket is normally a sight to behold. However, this is not the case this year.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kimutai, Jerono reign supreme at Kaptagat race

Stephen Kimutai dominated the Kaptagat Forest Marathon on a high-altitude course in the Kaptagat Forest to mark the tenth edition of Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Wanyonyi eyes glory in London after world record run in Monaco

When the world was waiting to follow the Spain v Belgium World Cup action on Friday night, Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi was entering history books at the Monaco Diamond League meet.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Shun doping, Olympians tell athletes at Eldoret City race awards

The country's decorated legends told active athletes to maintain the country's status as an athletics powerhouse.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kaptagat residents back forest fencing ahead of launch of second conservation phase

Residents living adjacent to Kaptagat Forest have backed the ongoing fencing of the ecosystem, ahead of the launch of the second phase of the conservation programme.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Petition seeks Felix Koskei's removal

Three petitioners have moved to court, seeking to have head of public service Felix Koskei declared unfit to hold public office.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

How Kaptagat Forest restoration overcame hurdles in last 10 years

The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme is marking a decade of restoring the Kaptagat water tower, crediting community engagement and alternative livelihoods.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Ruto brigade confronts opposition in Eldoret

At least 15 MPs vowed to defend the President from what they termed as an onslaught from the opposition.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago