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Mudavadi hits back at former CJ Maraga over referendum push
Mudavadi maintained that the country’s constitution will be amended in 2027 through a referendum alongside the Election in August 2027.
By 4 days ago
Mudavadi hits back at former CJ Maraga over referendum push
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How Kenyan athletics stars pumped billions into the economy
A big chunk of the prizes came from the Diamond League series, World Championships and World Marathon Majors.
By 5 days ago
How Kenyan athletics stars pumped billions into the economy
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Record-breaking year as Kenyan athletes dominate 2025
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet showed their class by shattering records.
By 11 days ago
Record-breaking year as Kenyan athletes dominate 2025
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How doping tormented Kenya and crushed many careers in 2025
Big names fell by the wayside as the fight against banned substances continued.
By 12 days ago
How doping tormented Kenya and crushed many careers in 2025
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Another golden chapter: Faith Kipyegon on record-defining 2025
She shattered her own 1500m record and defended her world title in Tokyo.
By 13 days ago
Another golden chapter: Faith Kipyegon on record-defining 2025
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Family raises foul play suspicions in death of Former Likuyani MP Kibunguchy
Walubengo insisted that there was foul play in the death of Kibunguchy, who was a doctor practising in Eldoret and Likuyani.
By 12 days ago
Family raises foul play suspicions in death of Former Likuyani MP Kibunguchy
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How Kenya's athletics superstars dominated global events in 2025
The country ranked second after the USA at the World Championships.Warning shots were fired at Diamond Leagues and World Marathon Majors.
By 14 days ago
How Kenya's athletics superstars dominated global events in 2025
Mirriam wins 10,000m as KU are crowned hockey champs
Kibabii’s Daisy Cheptoo settled for second place in 45:54.49, while Anastacia Lubala of Maseno completed the podium in 46:24.50.
By 17 days ago
Mirriam wins 10,000m as KU are crowned hockey champs
Equity, KCB set to retain their Eldoret volleyball tourney titles
DCI, who finished second in the women’s contests last year, are also returning to Eldoret.
By 19 days ago
Equity, KCB set to retain their Eldoret volleyball tourney titles
Kiriago and Mutinda rule university games as USIU also triumph
Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret.
By 18 days ago
Kiriago and Mutinda rule university games as USIU also triumph
Equity, KCB set to defend their Eldoret Volleyball tournament
Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament.
By 19 days ago
Equity, KCB set to defend their Eldoret Volleyball tournament
Defending champs KU held by UoE as varsity games kick off in Eldoret
Defending champions Kenyatta University were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret.
By 19 days ago
Defending champs KU held by UoE as varsity games kick off in Eldoret
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Oburu: Ruto-ODM alliance set till 2027
He did not, however, state whether the party would support Ruto’s bid for a second term as President.
By 20 days ago
Oburu: Ruto-ODM alliance set till 2027
Gospel and secular stars electrify the third Kalenjin Music Festival
Artists from both music and comedy, as well as humanitarian figures, converged at the Eldoret Sports Club on Saturday for awards that recognised standout performances in 2025.
By 20 days ago
Gospel and secular stars electrify the third Kalenjin Music Festival
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Beyond the training ground: How coach Ruth Bundotich is nurturing stars to global glory
She was named the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year on November 29. 10km world record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich is among her protégés.
By 22 days ago
Beyond the training ground: How coach Ruth Bundotich is nurturing stars to global glory
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Will Chebet and Kipyegon be denied another award?
The two Kenyans have been nominated for Diamond League Moment of the Year.
By 25 days ago
Will Chebet and Kipyegon be denied another award?
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Rise in Tvet enrolment raises quality concerns
TVET enrolment has surged by 139 per cent over the past three years, putting pressure on existing learning infrastructure and facilities.
By 26 days ago
Rise in Tvet enrolment raises quality concerns
Athletes battle for honours at Chepsaita meet
International athletes are chasing gigantic dreams as they battle for honours at the 2025 The Great Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu.
By 29 days ago
Athletes battle for honours at Chepsaita meet
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Korir faces Lemma in battle for Valencia marathon glory
Kenyan who has won Chicago and Boston marathons is a late entrant in the race.The race has always produced fast times and the same is expected on Sunday.
By 29 days ago
Korir faces Lemma in battle for Valencia marathon glory
World champ Jepchirchir headlines Valencia Marathon
This Sunday, a superfast field of women will be on a history-making mission at the 2025 Valencia Marathon in Spain.
By 1 month ago
World champ Jepchirchir headlines Valencia Marathon
Missing Tinderet MP aspirant found in Uganda, says he was abducted at gunpoint
Mwanthe said fresh investigations into the politician's disappearance have commenced. 
By 1 month ago
Missing Tinderet MP aspirant found in Uganda, says he was abducted at gunpoint
World Athletics awards fuel superstars campaign to shine in 2026
Wanyonyi, Serem and Sawe were awarded by the global governing body.
By 1 month ago
World Athletics awards fuel superstars campaign to shine in 2026
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Iten town set to win more athletes hearts as it hosts its own marathon
Legendary athletes will be among enthusiasts cheering stars in the fourth Iten International Marathon today.
By 1 month ago
Iten town set to win more athletes hearts as it hosts its own marathon
It's time for Iten Marathon 10km race to showcase new road stars
Top finishers in the 42km will walk away with Sh1 million winning prize.
By 1 month ago
It's time for Iten Marathon 10km race to showcase new road stars
Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course
Athletics stars are set to conquer Iten International Marathon’s Chororget-Iten course on Sunday.
By 1 month ago
Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course
Chepsaita: AK to decide on Team Kenya participation
Athletes from 41 countries will be battling for glory in the 2025 edition of Chepsaita Cross Country
By 1 month ago
Chepsaita: AK to decide on Team Kenya participation
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.
By 1 month ago
Home of Champions ready to host Iten Marathon on Sunday
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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.
By 1 month ago
Marakwet mudslides renew calls to relocate residents as 31 buried
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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.
By 1 month ago
Duale says Sh50b new referral hospital in Eldoret will be manned by KDF
Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected
Governor says first funeral to be held today while the majority will be buried Friday.
By 1 month ago
Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected
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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.
By 1 month ago
Why contentious issues threaten to slow the pace of AK's constitutional review, reforms
Chandaria Foundation, Standard Group donate to mudslide victims
Sh1m flour support will aid families who lost their homes, livelihoods in the tragedy.
By 1 month ago
Chandaria Foundation, Standard Group donate to mudslide victims
Prestigious Iten race to honour mudslide victims
Organisers yesterday announced that the 2025 edition will be staged on November 30.
By 1 month ago
Prestigious Iten race to honour mudslide victims
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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.
By 1 month ago
How bandits drove residents to landslide-prone Kerio Valley
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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.
By 1 month ago
How stroke of luck saved hundreds in deadly Elgeyo mudslide disaster
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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.
By 1 month ago
How banditry drove Marakwet families into a death trap: Inside the mudslide tragedy
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.
By 1 month ago
World Athletics Council criticised after Chebet, Kipyegon miss out on global awards final list
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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.
By 2 months ago
Lucky to survive, mudslide victims recall narrow escape
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.
By 2 months ago
Race to review AK constitution begins after endless battles
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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.
By 2 months ago
Mudslides rekindle memories of tragedies that have rocked Elgeyo
Kenyan athletics stars to look out for in 2026
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