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Disappointing outing for Kenya in Nanjing

The Kenyan squad to the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing never won a single medal making it the most disappointing outing for Kenya in years.

Disappointing outing for Kenya in Nanjing

Kenyan stars struggle at World Indoor in Nanjing

Kenyan stars struggle at World Indoor in Nanjing

Eyes on Kajuju and Kemboi at World Indoor meet in China

Eyes on Kajuju and Kemboi at World Indoor meet in China

What awaits Kenyan stars at World Indoors

What awaits Kenyan stars at World Indoors

World Indoor kicks off with high expectations

Riveting action expected when more than 570 athletes from 127 countries converge in Nanjing. Kenya's Lilian Odira, Susan Ejore and Festus Lagat are in action in 800m and 1500m races.

World Indoor kicks off with high expectations

From wavelights to smart watches and supplements, how technology rules athletics world

From competition to training and to nutrients, new technology is causing waves. Upcoming athletes are competing with counterparts who have the advantage of modern accessories.

From wavelights to smart watches and supplements, how technology rules athletics world

Why Lilian Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Kenyan squad to 2025 World Indoor Championships is carrying hopes of an expectant nation.

Why Lilian Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Why Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Kenyan squad to 2025 World Indoor Championships is carrying hopes of an expectant nation.

Why Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor show

Major showdown as new Grand Slam Track league kicks off

As history-makers on the track tune their sights on the rich Diamond League, another mouthwatering series, is debuting from early April.

Major showdown as new Grand Slam Track league kicks off

Athletics steals the show at secondary school games in Eldoret

Rift Valley’s athletics giants proved the mettle they are made of at the region’s secondary schools games in Eldoret.

Athletics steals the show at secondary school games in Eldoret

School games: St Joseph's Girls Kitale, Saniak shine in Eldoret

Schools that have dominated national and regional arenas kicked off day one of Rift Valley Secondary Schools Games in Eldoret yesterday, with strong talking points.

School games: St Joseph's Girls Kitale, Saniak shine in Eldoret

School games: St Joseph's Girls hope to shine in hockey contest

East African hockey champions St Joseph’s Girls Kitale will today be doing duty for Trans Nzoia County in a race to extend their dominance at the national stage.

School games: St Joseph's Girls hope to shine in hockey contest

Kipchirchir eyes win in Barcelona ahead of Eldoret City Marathon

Victor Kipchirchir, the long distance athlete who has claimed Eldoret City Marathon titles three times consecutively is eyeing glory at the 2025 Barcelona 42km this Sunday.

Kipchirchir eyes win in Barcelona ahead of Eldoret City Marathon

Man who set up patrol base says he had backing of top cops

The mysterious man who is reportedly wanted for establishing a police patrol base has claimed that he had the backing of top police chiefs.

Man who set up patrol base says he had backing of top cops

Chebukati was incorruptible, Ruto says

Ruto told mourners that Chebukati was a hero who never bowed to intimidations at the height of the last General Election.

Chebukati was incorruptible, Ruto says

One more person shot dead in Kerio Valley

One more person has been killed in Kerio Valley as suspected bandits continue unleashing terror.

One more person shot dead in Kerio Valley

Sh14b schools capitation to be released next week, says Ogamba

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has told secondary school heads not to send home students with fee arrears following the delay of capitation funds.

Sh14b schools capitation to be released next week, says Ogamba

Tensions high in Kerio Valley as bandits kill 2 school boys, uncle

Two learners among several ambushed by armed bandits while bathing in river.Sources say an operation to track the attackers and recover stolen livestock is underway.

Tensions high in Kerio Valley as bandits kill 2 school boys, uncle

Rimoi gets trash bins as world marks wildlife day

Ten bins were installed in a partnership between Standard Group and Eka Hotel.Tourism stakeholders called for enhanced cleanup of game reserves in the country.

Rimoi gets trash bins as world marks wildlife day

Why debate on revolutionary running shoes is not ending soon

Many sportswear manufacturers have been competing in production of super shoes. New shoes have been designed to produce record-breaking paces.

Why debate on revolutionary running shoes is not ending soon

Wanjiru ready to silence rivals as she returns to Tokyo tomorrow

Rosemary Wanjiru will be making another grand return to the streets of Tokyo, Japan for another scintillating marathon tomorrow.

Wanjiru ready to silence rivals as she returns to Tokyo tomorrow

Kenyans keen to lay down early marker in Marathon Majors

Defending champion Kipruto and 2023 winner Rosemary Wanjiru will be eyeing tickets to the World Championships. Athletics titans will converge in Japan for Sunday's Tokyo Marathon showdown.

Kenyans keen to lay down early marker in Marathon Majors

Ngetich shocks Kipyegon as Ebenyo triumphs at Sirikwa Classic

Big shots used the Sirikwa Classic Tour to gauge their resilience in readiness for the 2025 World Championships.. The world tour saw world record holders battling....

Ngetich shocks Kipyegon as Ebenyo triumphs at Sirikwa Classic

World record holders Kipyegon and Ngetich promise fireworks at Sirikwa Classic

Two world record holders, Faith Kipyegon and Agnes Jebet Ngetich, who are in the legion of stars battling for honours at the fourth edition of the cross country tour have promised fireworks.

World record holders Kipyegon and Ngetich promise fireworks at Sirikwa Classic

Former champions return for Sirikwa Classic cross country

The debate on who will win between Faith Kipyegon and Agnes Ngetich will be settled tomorrow. Winner of the inaugural edition Samwel Chebolei will be seeking to recapture the title.

Former champions return for Sirikwa Classic cross country

Stellar cast entered for Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour

A stellar cast of athletics big shots have been assembled for the 2025 Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour set for Lobo Village in Uasin Gishu this Saturday.

Stellar cast entered for Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour

What record-breaking moments in recent days mean for Kenyan athletics

After the jaw-dropping run in Barcelona, Kiplimo will be getting ready for the London Marathon in April where he will take on the greatest marathon shots among them Eliud Kipchoge...

What record-breaking moments in recent days mean for Kenyan athletics

Kiplimo bags new world in Barcelona race

The 2025 Barcelona Half marathon kicked off with a big promise of talking points and it delivered a humongous surprise.

Kiplimo bags new world in Barcelona race

Farmers incur losses as mango buyers avoid restive Kerio Valley

Farmers are counting huge losses as middlemen flee several areas of the banditry-prone region while the available ones are buying lesser and lesser quantities of mangoes.

Farmers incur losses as mango buyers avoid restive Kerio Valley

Meet Mutei grannies, kicking out age-related conditions through football

The superstars are players of Kenya Grannies Mutei FC established last year.

Meet Mutei grannies, kicking out age-related conditions through football

Ngetich to lead stellar cast at the 2025 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country

The fourth edition will be the last cross country event this season.

Ngetich to lead stellar cast at the 2025 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country

Chepngetich eyes another talking point at Lisbon 21km race

The marathon record holder will be highlighting the 2025 Lisbon Half Marathon on March 9.

Chepngetich eyes another talking point at Lisbon 21km race

Hits and misses at national cross country in Eldoret

The event produced stars to watch when the track and road seasons begin.

Hits and misses at national cross country in Eldoret

Brilliant Jepkorir, Ebenyo crowned 2025 National Cross Country champions

Winner of the senior women’s race was returning from maternity leave.

Brilliant Jepkorir, Ebenyo crowned 2025 National Cross Country champions

Fireworks as Eldoret hosts National Cross Country

More than 500 athletes expected to participate in today's event at Eldoret Sports Club.

Fireworks as Eldoret hosts National Cross Country

Rising stars eye glory at national cross country at Eldoret club

John Lomoni, Asbel Kiprono and Festus Kimorwa are among athletes hoping to write history.

Rising stars eye glory at national cross country at Eldoret club

Olympians, world stars to battle for honors in national cross country

Athletes who were among the top six at regional cross country events are expected to compete.

Olympians, world stars to battle for honors in national cross country

Chaos as Kiplagat, Sudi clash at fundraiser

A fundraising drive to assist victims of a fire in Uasin Gishu, descended into a heated exchange between Soy MP David Kiplagat and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi.

Chaos as Kiplagat, Sudi clash at fundraiser

Slow but sure, new faces keep Kenya's athletics prowess alive

The new faces are following in the footsteps of winning streak masters.

Slow but sure, new faces keep Kenya's athletics prowess alive

Jepkosgei eyes glory at Ras Al Khaimah half marathon

In the last decade, Kenyan long distance greats, Mary Keitany and Peres Jepchirchir have shattered records in Ras Al Khaimah.

Jepkosgei eyes glory at Ras Al Khaimah half marathon

Why the atmosphere is different when Eldoret hosts national cross country show

The stage has been set for the eagerly awaited event slated for Feb 8.

Why the atmosphere is different when Eldoret hosts national cross country show

Matata makes major announcement as he wins RAK half marathon

With his triumph at the 2025 RAK Half Marathon, Matata joins in the long list of stars to watch in road racing.

Matata makes major announcement as he wins RAK half marathon

Rules of the game set as Eldoret lays ground for cross country show

Fireworks are expected as top stars converge in the City of Champions on February 8.

Rules of the game set as Eldoret lays ground for cross country show

Discovery Kenya Cross Country hopes to produce more stars on Sunday

World Road Running half marathon bronze medallist Catherine Reline expected to defend her title.

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Discovery Kenya Cross Country hopes to produce more stars on Sunday

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