Kelvin Chesang opens Kenya's gold account at African show

Kenya has already opened its gold account at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, through Kelvin Chesang’s gold in the men’s 10,000m.

By Stephen Rutto 8 days ago

Kenyans kick off African athletics meet with promise to bag medals

Kenyan stars kicked off the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana with high expectations at the preliminary stages.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

Kiprotich and Cherop beat strong field to triumph in Iten meet

Amos Kiprotich and Doreen Cherop Kibet reigned supreme at the fifth edition of the Betika Iten Road Race.

By Stephen Rutto 11 days ago

Lokedi and Chepkirui set to clash in Manchester 10km

Last year’s women’s Great Manchester Run was won by Ethiopian Medina Eisa.

By Stephen Rutto 13 days ago

Will Omtatah challenge Ruto? Decision due next month

Okiya Omtatah’s exploratory team says a report on his potential 2027 presidential bid will be released by the end of June after consultations in 43 counties.

By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago

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Where Kenyan stars will be chasing glory as Diamond League meetings kicks off

Five-time Diamond League champion Faith Kipyegon will headline the opening leg as she returns to China for the second year in a row.

By Stephen Rutto 16 days ago

Mixed relay team shines for Kenya with ticket to Worlds

Kenya’s squad to the World Athletics Relays, finished without a medal but secured a ticket to next year’s World Championships in Beijing, China.

By Stephen Rutto 18 days ago

Sprinters now shift focus to Ultimate and World Championships after Gaborone show

Kenya’s mixed 4x400m squad that has national record holder Mercy Oketch will join other track stars including Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi at the Ultimate Championship.

By Stephen Rutto 18 days ago

Kenyan stars hoping for medals in World Relays finals

Kenya posted mixed results on day one of the World Athletics Relays show in Gaborone, Botswana.

By Stephen Rutto 19 days ago

World Relays action kicks off in Gaborone

World Athletics Relays that are kicking off in Gaborone, Botswana, this afternoon are high-stakes battles for honours and qualifications for upcoming international shows.

By Stephen Rutto 20 days ago

Hail to the new marathon king, Sawe

A chapter in the history of athletics happened in our lifetime when Sabastian Sawe stormed to a marathon World Record and the first sub-two-hour in a legal competition.

By Stephen Rutto 22 days ago

Flooding crisis hits Eldoret's Elgon View estate once again

Several palatial houses in the Elgon View Sports Club area remained flooded following torrential rains on Monday night.

By Stephen Rutto 24 days ago

Big promises after Eldoret City Marathon lived up to its billing

Podium finishers are promising stellar shows after battling for honours at the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday.

By Stephen Rutto 25 days ago

Meet the kings and queens of prestigious Eldoret City race

The Eldoret City Marathon, which is being run today, has not only acted as a launchpad to well-oiled marathons but also produced champions who stylishly stormed to glorious victories

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Koech, Uganda's Chesang crowned Eldoret City Marathon champions

Kenya’s Cheruiyot Koech and Ugandan Dorrine Chesang were crowned the new champions of Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday.

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Eldoret welcomes athletics stars and fans for a lucrative race

Elite athletes will compete in the marathon and elite races, while fun runners will take part in the 10km.

By Stephen Rutto 27 days ago

Expect a world-class Eldoret City Marathon

More than 2,000 elite athletes have entered for the marathon and 1 Mile.

By Stephen Rutto 29 days ago

Nene upbeat about defending 400m title at Kip Keino Classic

South African sprint sensation Zakithi Nene is out to defend his throne in the Kip Keino Classic on Friday.

By Stephen Rutto 29 days ago

I'm ready to face off with Ruto in 2027, Owalo says

Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has said he is ready to square it out with President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential elections.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Organisers promise a special Eldoret City race on Sunday

Eldoret City Marathon’s One Mile elite race will be uniquely special, organisers said on Monday, as preparations for the Sunday showdown entered the homestretch.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Allegiance switch refusal brings into focus tough regulations

The refusal by a World Athletics panel to allow global stars to transfer their allegiance to Turkey is bringing into focus the tight regulations that guide the switching of citizenship.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic

Top Kenyan and global athletes are bracing for a high-stakes showdown at the Kip Keino Classic set for April 24 in Nairobi, with expectations running high ahead of the evening meet.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Inside Eliud Kipchoge's ambitious plans

Athletics legend and two-time Olympic champion and 11-time winner at world marathon majors is opening a new chapter in his career.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Why Eldoret City Marathon fun run will be special

In this year’s edition of Eldoret City Marathon, a massive family and corporate 10km fun run is expected to pull the largest crowds ever.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Bishop Kimengich tells government to stop the culture of goons

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Dominic Kimengich has asked state agencies to restore order.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kamworor now dreaming big ahead of London Marathon

Geoffrey Kamworor hopes to use the world marathon major as a stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Eldoret City Marathon: At 52 Joyce Kirui is not about to stop

Kirui is fresh from a 15km masters runner-up finish in Kapsabet early in March, a performance which she says was part of preparation for the Eldoret City Marathon.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Eldoret City Marathon in race to attain World Athletics label

For the last eight years, the race that has pulled the biggest crowds to Eldoret City has maintained its unique status and stature.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Over 462,000 new IDs uncollected, PS Belio reveals

PS Belio Kipsang reveals that over 462,000 new national IDs remain uncollected amid ongoing voter registration.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration

More than 462,000 new Identity Cards remain uncollected in national registration bureau offices across the country.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting

Athletes have been invited to take part in national trials at Ulinzi Sports Complex from Thursday next week.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Pain of chasing glory as Kenyan athletes battle in the classic distance

Some athletes can inflict pain on others by sustaining killer tempos from start to 30km, but start slowing down from 32km after establishing comfortable leads.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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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.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago