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Will Kenya survive tough Wada sanctions as compliance deadline ended last night?
Kenya was on Thursday holding onto hope as uncertainty hung over the country’s compliance with the World Anti-Doping (Wada) rules.
By 5 days ago
Will Kenya survive tough Wada sanctions as compliance deadline ended last night?
Athletes get their millions as red carpet rolled out for Tokyo Worlds superstars
The country’s team to the 2025 World Athletics Championships was on Thursday hailed for their historic performance in Tokyo.
By 6 days ago
Athletes get their millions as red carpet rolled out for Tokyo Worlds superstars
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Uncertainty as Rivatex fires 3000 employees
From salary delays to scaled-down operations and to huge losses, the textile company once again became a pale shadow of its former self.
By 5 days ago
Uncertainty as Rivatex fires 3000 employees
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Elijah Lagat: From a heart problem to athletics glory and politics
Legendary athlete Elijah Lagat's visit to a doctor in the 1980s inspired him to join athletics and he shot to international fame after winning the 1997 Berlin Marathon.
By 6 days ago
Elijah Lagat: From a heart problem to athletics glory and politics
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No time to rest for Kipyegon yet as she heads to New York
Faith Kipyegon will renew rivalry with Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay and world bronze medallist Jessica Hull of Australia at Athlos meet.
By 7 days ago
No time to rest for Kipyegon yet as she heads to New York
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World Mountain Running star Kiriago says he was inspired by Tokyo team
Kenya’s to the World Mountain Running and Train Championships bagged five individual medals.
By 9 days ago
World Mountain Running star Kiriago says he was inspired by Tokyo team
Sports fans criticise three-year jail term for banned substance peddler
The JKIA Court in Nairobi found Aman Malik, 18, guilty of unlawfully importing and transporting some of the prohibited substances that have caused several Kenyan athletes to be banned.
By 10 days ago
Sports fans criticise three-year jail term for banned substance peddler
Eldoret residents protest increase in water tariff by 300 per cent
A section of Eldoret residents have threatened to paralyse business if a controversial tariff that pushed up water bills by 300 per cent is not revoked before September 30, 2025.
By 14 days ago
Eldoret residents protest increase in water tariff by 300 per cent
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Tokyo triumph: Kenyan women shine as men falter at World Championships
Kenyan stars had last harvested seven medals from the 2015 Beijing show, a number that was matched in the Tokyo event, which came to a close on Sunday.
By 15 days ago
Tokyo triumph: Kenyan women shine as men falter at World Championships
Oh, what a feeling...Kenyans reign supreme in World Championships
Superstars who represented Kenyan at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo once again confirmed that the country is the African running powerhouse.
By 17 days ago
Oh, what a feeling...Kenyans reign supreme in World Championships
Walk like a champion
In one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, Lilian Odira delivered gold for Kenya, pushing the country’s tally to 11 medals.
By 16 days ago
Walk like a champion
Moraa hopes to lead 800m team with victory drink on the final day
Kenya will be hoping that the trio of Mary Moraa, Lilian Odira and Sarah Moraa will sweep the podium.
By 17 days ago
Moraa hopes to lead 800m team with victory drink on the final day
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How 5000m trio is planning to win gold for Kenya in Tokyo today
In the minds of athletics enthusiasts across the globe, the is debate who, between Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon, is the queen of 5000m.
By 18 days ago
How 5000m trio is planning to win gold for Kenya in Tokyo today
Kiptum's world record is under threat as Sawe races in Berlin
Sabastian Kimaru Sawe, the fastest marathoner this year, is in Berlin to attempt to rewrite history in the men’s marathon.
By 18 days ago
Kiptum's world record is under threat as Sawe races in Berlin
Stage set for an exciting school kids cross country in Cheptigit
More than 300 potential athletes have been assembled for the inaugural event dubbed Cheptigit-German Cross Country Run, organisers have said.
By 19 days ago
Stage set for an exciting school kids cross country in Cheptigit
Kenyans mourn steeplechase star Jairus Birech
The athletics fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the news that 3000m steeplechase star Jairus Birech had died on Thursday night.
By 19 days ago
Kenyans mourn steeplechase star Jairus Birech
Javelin star Jepkemboi bows out but makes history
Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi has postponed her ambition of a medal at the World Athletics Championships.
By 19 days ago
Javelin star Jepkemboi bows out but makes history
Kenyans unstoppable in 800m heats as they eye medals tomorrow
Kenya’s 800m women cast displayed brilliance as it sailed through to the final of the two-lap race in the ongoing Tokyo World Championships.
By 19 days ago
Kenyans unstoppable in 800m heats as they eye medals tomorrow
Eyes on 'Cheruiyots' in today's 1500m gold chase
Timothy Cheruiyot and Reynold are eying glory in the men’s 1500m.
By 21 days ago
Eyes on 'Cheruiyots' in today's 1500m gold chase
Faith Kipyegon eyes historic fourth world title
The final also features Kenyan stars Nelly Chepchirchir and Dorcus Ewoi.
By 23 days ago
Faith Kipyegon eyes historic fourth world title
Cherotich, Yavi to renew rivalry as steeplechase battle comes alive
The duo fiercely contested for titles in the Diamond League series. It was a disappointing outing for Kenya in the world marathon contest.
By 22 days ago
Cherotich, Yavi to renew rivalry as steeplechase battle comes alive
Kipyegon oozes class as she leads squad to 1500m final
The 1500 world record holder took the top place (4:00.34) in the Heat, while Ewoi (4:00.65) followed in second place.
By 24 days ago
Kipyegon oozes class as she leads squad to 1500m final
Jepchirchir hunts down Assefa to deliver Kenya's second gold
Peres defeated Ethiopian Tigst, who shattered her women-only world record at the London Marathon in April.
By 24 days ago
Jepchirchir hunts down Assefa to deliver Kenya's second gold
Kenya fails to reclaim lost glory in the men's 10,000m
The fastest Kenyan man in the final, Ishmael Kipkurui finished fourth. Beatrice Chebet won Kenya’s first gold medal in the event on Saturday.
By 23 days ago
Kenya fails to reclaim lost glory in the men's 10,000m
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Fertiliser, seed subsidies up maize yields but not enough
The gently rolling plateaus of Kenya’s food basket are brimming with promising plantations of maize slowly maturing, even as farmers call for more interventions in the country.
By 25 days ago
Fertiliser, seed subsidies up maize yields but not enough
Kenya keen to reclaim glory in men marathon and 10,000m
When the 2025 TWC enters day three, Kenya’s dream to reclaim glory in the men’s marathon is expected to highlight what is likely to be a fierce 42km contest in the Japanese capital.
By 25 days ago
Kenya keen to reclaim glory in men marathon and 10,000m
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Three-time world champion Kipyegon lays down early marker
It was three-time champion Faith Kipyegon’s moment to make a statement in round one of the women's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday.
By 25 days ago
Three-time world champion Kipyegon lays down early marker
Chebet opens Kenya's gold account at Tokyo World Championships
Kenyan fans have previously been accused of exerting unreasonable pressure on athletics stars to deliver medals on the first day of global championships.
By 25 days ago
Chebet opens Kenya's gold account at Tokyo World Championships
Peres back in Japan with hopes of another gold medal
At 1.30am on Sunday, the start gun will be going off and women marathon stars representing their respective nations will stomp the streets of Tokyo.
By 25 days ago
Peres back in Japan with hopes of another gold medal
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Attention on Kenyan stars as Tokyo World Championships kicks off
Like during the Olympic Games, athletics enthusiasts will have to be awake until early hours of the morning to follow some races.
By 26 days ago
Attention on Kenyan stars as Tokyo World Championships kicks off
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Kenyans eye glory dance in country's staple races at Worlds
They will be looking to continue the momentum set by legends in a number of races. A number of Team Kenya stars have already arrived in Tokyo for the World Championships.
By 27 days ago
Kenyans eye glory dance in country's staple races at Worlds
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'I escaped death countless times': How a feared bandit laid down his gun for peace
After his initiation ceremony in 2010, he joined Queen of Peace Secondary School near Chesongoch but dropped out again to engage in green gram farming.
By 29 days ago
'I escaped death countless times': How a feared bandit laid down his gun for peace
Kenyan charges to face big names at Tokyo World Championships
By now, the Kenyan charges to the World Athletics Championships kicking off on Saturday in Tokyo have known their fiercest rivals.
By 1 month ago
Kenyan charges to face big names at Tokyo World Championships
Athletes ready for tough 2025 Chepsaita race
Last year, Samwel Chebolei Masai and Loice Chekwemoi of Uganda were crowned winners.
By 1 month ago
Athletes ready for tough 2025 Chepsaita race
Chepkemboi will be first Kenyan woman to compete in javelin at Worlds
Javelin thrower Irene Chepkemboi will be the first Kenyan woman to compete at World Championships.
By 1 month ago
Chepkemboi will be first Kenyan woman to compete in javelin at Worlds
Athletes asked to prepare for tough Great Chepsaita Cross Country
The third edition of the World Athletics gold level cross country has been set for December 6, with huge expectations.
By 1 month ago
Athletes asked to prepare for tough Great Chepsaita Cross Country
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'We were sold': Frail victims accuse police of aiding kidney trafficking
Survivors reveal post-surgery suffering, debt and broken promises.They say Eldoret scandal was a coordinated racket.
By 1 month ago
'We were sold': Frail victims accuse police of aiding kidney trafficking
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Why desperate youth are selling kidneys in Eldoret
Young people travel long distances, lured by false promises of money. Health Committee vows thorough probe, promises strong laws against organ trafficking.
By 1 month ago
Why desperate youth are selling kidneys in Eldoret
Top stars renew rivalry in Zurich ahead of global battle in Tokyo
Wanyonyi and Cherotich are among track athletes hoping to cement their status ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.
By 1 month ago
Top stars renew rivalry in Zurich ahead of global battle in Tokyo
North Rift comedians rally to save ailing entertainer Tapnyolei
Artistes raise Sh1m for Eliud Lagat’s eye surgery after abrupt comedy exit.supporters hope treatment restores his vision and revives content creation.
By 1 month ago
North Rift comedians rally to save ailing entertainer Tapnyolei
State borrows Sh95.5b in five months as public debt hits Sh12 trillion
Politics
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
2 hrs ago
DCI grills JKIA cocaine suspects as London police seek answers
National
By Standard Reporter
2 hrs ago
Inside Kenya's push for clear green building guidelines
Real Estate
By Graham Kajilwa
2 hrs ago