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 11 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 11 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 12 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 14 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 15 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 15 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 16 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 21 days 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 24 days 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 27 days 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 28 days 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 29 days 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 29 days 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 30 days 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

Kipyegon hopes to rewrite history at Eugene Diamond League

Kenyan stars will be hoping to deliver historic performances when they blaze the tracks in the Eugene Diamond League contest from early on Saturday.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Giant python terrorises Kapseret village, residents want it relocated

The farmer says the farm had many wild rabbits which appear to have been exhausted by the python. 

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kenyan stars set to battle for glory at Paris Diamond League meeting

World bronze medallist Serem and Cheruiyot are among Kenyans to watch in today’s meet. Strict measures to protect participants from effects of a heat wave were unveiled on Friday.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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The rise and fall of Kenya's distance star Kibiwott Kandie

Former world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been hit with a seven-year ban. The athlete was found to have used an invalid document for his defence.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Kitony unveils plans to return KQ to profitability

Kenya Airways chairman Kiprono Kitony says the airline is pursuing new investors, fleet expansion and increased African routes as part of a strategy to restore profitability after returning to losses.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

How bandwidth is outgunning bandits in N. Rift

Expanded mobile and internet coverage across Northern Kenya is helping security agencies and local communities expose bandits, improve intelligence gathering and respond faster to attacks.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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Kindiki warns against chaos in June 25 protests

DP Kithure Kindiki has warned against violence during the planned June 25 Gen-Z commemorative protests, saying police will be deployed to maintain order and protect property.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Kenya names big shots in team for Commonwealth Games

Kenya has named a strong athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after national trials led by champions Kinyamal, Odira and Omanyala.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Tambach teachers college upgraded to University

Tambach TTC will be upgraded into Kerio Valley University College, with admissions expected in September, ending years of lobbying for a university in Elgeyo Marakwet.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

World half-marathon bronze medallist Reline targets strong season

World half-marathon bronze medallist Catherine Reline is hopeful of a brilliant season after her three-peat in the sixth edition of Moi Kapsowar Girls 21km Run on Saturday.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Kipchoge Keino Stadium in line for 2027 Afcon

Sports Kenya says Kipchoge Keino Stadium remains an alternative Afcon 2027 venue and training ground, with construction set for completion by December.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

How Wanyonyi secured first DL podium finish as a father

World 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered his first Diamond League podium position in Oslo, Norway, as a father.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago