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Gachagua must share evidence on terror links with investigators, says Kindiki, Murkomen
Kindiki said his predecessor, who is on a tour of the US, must tell Kenyan authorities what he knows about terrorism networks in Kenya.
By 3 days ago
Gachagua must share evidence on terror links with investigators, says Kindiki, Murkomen
Road to Tokyo: Legends say strategy is king in race for medals
As the country’s selected athletes get ready for the World Athletics Tokyo25, legends who have dominated the podium in the history of the biennial event shared their advice.
By 5 days ago
Road to Tokyo: Legends say strategy is king in race for medals
Will team Kenya to Tokyo Worlds overcome track facilities nightmare?
The squad will be training in Eldoret until after Chan finals on August 30. A number of the athletes selected to represent Kenya train in bases near Eldoret.
By 5 days ago
Will team Kenya to Tokyo Worlds overcome track facilities nightmare?
Road to Tokyo: How teamwork, sibling rivalry has dominated battle for glory
In a high-stakes competition like the World Championships, teamwork has been a key factor but individual glory has often reigned supreme.
By 6 days ago
Road to Tokyo: How teamwork, sibling rivalry has dominated battle for glory
Road to Tokyo: Will experienced athletes anchor Kenya to victory?
Faith Kipyegon, Julius Yego and Timothy Cheruiyot are among Kenyan stars with solid experiences at the World Championships.
By 7 days ago
Road to Tokyo: Will experienced athletes anchor Kenya to victory?
Kenyan athletes focused on Tokyo Worlds despite Chan fever
Team Kenya to Tokyo will be training in Eldoret as Nairobi facilities host Chan matches and training sessions.
By 8 days ago
Kenyan athletes focused on Tokyo Worlds despite Chan fever
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Why top marathon names opted for individual races
An expert says the move by top marathoners not to take part in World Championships raises questions about who has the say between manager and the federation.
By 12 days ago
Why top marathon names opted for individual races
Athletes in race for Tokyo entry mark ahead of August deadline
Cornelius Kemboi and Irene Jepkemboi in men’s 5000m and women’s javelin are among athletes hoping to qualify.
By 14 days ago
Athletes in race for Tokyo entry mark ahead of August deadline
Ambitious Janeth Chepngetich hopes for medal in Tokyo
She will be teaming up with record holders Beatrice Chebet and Agnes Ngetich in the women’s 10,000m at the World Championships from September 13-21.
By 15 days ago
Ambitious Janeth Chepngetich hopes for medal in Tokyo
There's room to improve, Kipyegon says as preps for Tokyo Worlds begin
Faith Kipyegon says she will be propelled by adequate training and self-belief at the Tokyo World Championships set for September 13-21.
By 17 days ago
There's room to improve, Kipyegon says as preps for Tokyo Worlds begin
Ngetich plans to build her speed ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Alongside Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, the long distance star will double at the World Championships.
By 19 days ago
Ngetich plans to build her speed ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Interior Ministry has failed us, say police officers in Uasin Gishu
Officers painted a grim picture of a demoralised service hampered by poor facilitation, outdated infrastructure, and lack of critical resources to combat rising crime and maintain public order.
By 19 days ago
Interior Ministry has failed us, say police officers in Uasin Gishu
How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships in Tokyo
In between their training, Kenyan track and field stars will be testing their speed and endurance in the remaining four Diamond League meets, including the final in Zurich
By 20 days ago
How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships in Tokyo
Athletes express confidence ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Kenya topped the charts at the 2015 World Championships and hopes to replay a similar script in Tokyo this September.
By 21 days ago
Athletes express confidence ahead of Tokyo Worlds
Road to Tokyo: How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships
A team of 58 athletes was selected on Tuesday after trials held at Ulinzi Complex. Track stars say their training will be focused on speed and endurance.
By 21 days ago
Road to Tokyo: How Kenyan stars will prepare for World Championships
Big shots unstoppable as Kenya names team to World Championships in Tokyo
Nothing was left to chance on Tuesday as Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata played host to the country's charges who raced for their tickets to Tokyo25.
By 22 days ago
Big shots unstoppable as Kenya names team to World Championships in Tokyo
Mini World Championships at Ulinzi Complex as top guns eye Tokyo tickets
Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Beatrice Chebet and Mary Moraa among big shots invited for the action set to be staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
By 23 days ago
Mini World Championships at Ulinzi Complex as top guns eye Tokyo tickets
St Joseph's Boys and Nasokol Girls crowned Rift Valley football champions
Multiple national champions Cheptil was still awaiting the outcome of a jury before facing either St Patrick’s Iten or Chepsaita Boys in the volleyball contest.
By 1 month ago
St Joseph's Boys and Nasokol Girls crowned Rift Valley football champions
Nasokol, Trinity and Kesogon make last four
There was no room for mistake as teams sailed to the semi-finals of the Rift Valley Secondary School Sports Association games in Eldoret.
By 1 month ago
Nasokol, Trinity and Kesogon make last four
Major clashes on offer as Rift Valley giants meet in games
Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two games are promising an adrenaline-packed action.
By 1 month ago
Major clashes on offer as Rift Valley giants meet in games
Kenyan stars to chase Tokyo tickets in Eugene
The country is using the Eugene Diamond League meet to select the men’s 10000m and women’s 5000m teams to the Tokyo World Championships set for September.
By 1 month ago
Kenyan stars to chase Tokyo tickets in Eugene
State urges traders to have skills certified
Kenyans in informal employment, including mama mbogas and cleaners, have been asked to have their skills certified under the government’s Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
By 1 month ago
State urges traders to have skills certified
St Joseph's Boys finally declared Trans Nzoia champions after two weeks of drama
Jobo defeated Bwake Boys 1-0 at the final played at Chebisaas Boys in Uasin Gishu.The match was stopped for over half an hour after fans stormed the pitch, demanding penalty for Bwake
By 1 month ago
St Joseph's Boys finally declared Trans Nzoia champions after two weeks of drama
Hope in Faith: Kenyans confident Kipyegon will break 4-minute barrier
Although Faith Kipyegon missed the under-four-minute mark by 6.41 seconds during the Nike Breaking4, the athletics world still celebrated the four-time world champion.
By 1 month ago
Hope in Faith: Kenyans confident Kipyegon will break 4-minute barrier
It's yet another moment of faith as Kipyegon aims to inspire the world
At 9pm on Thursday, the 1,500m world record holder will be attempting a sub-4-minute in a Mile. She trained rigorously in Kaptagat.
By 1 month ago
It's yet another moment of faith as Kipyegon aims to inspire the world
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Jepkemboi: From barefooted footballer to Kenya's javelin star
On June 12, she threw a mammoth 60.31m in the women’s javelin at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US.
By 1 month ago
Jepkemboi: From barefooted footballer to Kenya's javelin star
Medics perform region's first heart procedure
Cardiologists at MTRH are celebrating the successful completion of a ground-breaking procedure designed to re-open narrowed blood vessels in patients suffering from heart disease.
By 1 month ago
Medics perform region's first heart procedure
Athlete refugees reveal ambitions ahead of major competitions
On Friday, they celebrated World Refugee Day at Complete Sports in Kaptagat. They are trained by former world 800m champion Janeth Jepkosgei.
By 1 month ago
Athlete refugees reveal ambitions ahead of major competitions
'Small Faith' yearns for more after third Diamond League victory in Paris
The Olympic bronze medallist has outclassed Olympic champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain twice this season.She promises to tie up the loose ends for faster times this season.
By 1 month ago
'Small Faith' yearns for more after third Diamond League victory in Paris
'Small Faith' eyes big show in Paris Diamond League tonight
The eighth leg of the Diamond League circuit will see French star Alice Finot also pose a strong challenge in the event to be staged at the Stade Charlety.
By 1 month ago
'Small Faith' eyes big show in Paris Diamond League tonight
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Why it's time for urgent reforms in Kenya's sports sector
Taskforce charged with reviewing sports policy and laws is currently gathering views from stakeholders across the country. 
By 1 month ago
Why it's time for urgent reforms in Kenya's sports sector
Taskforce told why Kenya's sports sector urgently needs reforms
Taskforce charged with reviewing sports policy and laws is currently gathering views from stakeholders across the country. 
By 1 month ago
Taskforce told why Kenya's sports sector urgently needs reforms
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Families in pain as abductions, killings spark fresh fears
Residents claim more than 10 people have been abducted by police in recent weeks. The Interior CS had announced operations against bandits in the region.
By 1 month ago
Families in pain as abductions, killings spark fresh fears
Wanyonyi sets sights on Monaco meet after victory in Stockholm
Mary Moraa settled for a second place in women’s 800m. Nyagah and Ekalale finished fifth and sixth respectively in women’s 3000m.
By 1 month ago
Wanyonyi sets sights on Monaco meet after victory in Stockholm
World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds
The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon.
By 1 month ago
World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds
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A woman of faith, Kipyegon aims to run sub-four minutes in the Mile
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon is chasing history of becoming the first woman to run under four minutes.
By 1 month ago
A woman of faith, Kipyegon aims to run sub-four minutes in the Mile
Wanyonyi, Moraa chase glory in Stockholm
Wanyonyi, a world silver medallist, said on Thursday night that he was going to use the Stockholm meet to tie up loose ends in a world championships year.
By 1 month ago
Wanyonyi, Moraa chase glory in Stockholm
Under-20 stars shine at North Rift regional championship
Under-20 and 18 stars have produced stellar performances at the North Rift regional track and field championships at the Transcend Talent Academy in Trans Nzoia.
By 1 month ago
Under-20 stars shine at North Rift regional championship
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Behind the bans: Why Kenyan athletes are falling to doping violations
A number of those finding themselves in trouble have admitted to taking banned substances while others battled to save their careers.
By 2 months ago
Behind the bans: Why Kenyan athletes are falling to doping violations
Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo
Small Faith, as she is commonly known, shocked Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi once again in Oslo after edging her in a head-to-head contest in Doha last month.
By 2 months ago
Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo
Governors call for health budget review
Health & Science
By Beverly Nyaboke
1 hr ago
Pensions outperform inflation by 26pc
Business
By Esther Dianah
3 hrs ago