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Flying start for Kenya as it tops medal table at 2026 World Cross
The men's Under-20 squad delivered a clean podium sweep in USA.
By Stephen Rutto 16 days ago
Flying start for Kenya as it tops medal table at 2026 World Cross
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Straight As increase as boys outshine girls in 11 subjects
There were more than 239 candidates who scored A plains in the 2025 KCSE examination released yesterday.
By Stephen Rutto 18 days ago
Straight As increase as boys outshine girls in 11 subjects
Ruto tells off Gachagua over national schools placement
According to Ruto, the Gachagua-led united opposition was using ethnic balkanisation
By Stephen Rutto 20 days ago
Ruto tells off Gachagua over national schools placement
Ruto slams Gachagua over national schools placement
President William Ruto has told off his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, over his remarks that national schools in the central region were not admitting local students.
By Stephen Rutto 20 days ago
Ruto slams Gachagua over national schools placement
Kenyan athletics stars to look out for in 2026
From their recent performances, Kenyan stars are set to weave another tapestry as they eye glory and dominance.
By Stephen Rutto 23 days ago
Kenyan athletics stars to look out for in 2026
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Athletics events expected to make waves in 2026
Athletics casts are spoilt for choice as an action-packed 2026 offers numerous opportunities for them to continue to rule the roost.
By Stephen Rutto 25 days ago
Athletics events expected to make waves in 2026
Ruto promises hustlers better times in 2026, declares war on drug abuse
President William Ruto promised more benefits for hustlers in 2026 through subsidised agriculture and increased job opportunities in the housing and roads infrastructure sectors.
By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago
Ruto promises hustlers better times in 2026, declares war on drug abuse
Mudavadi hits back at former CJ Maraga over referendum push
Mudavadi maintained that the country's constitution will be amended in 2027 through a referendum alongside the Election in August 2027.
By Stephen Rutto 28 days ago
Mudavadi hits back at former CJ Maraga over referendum push
2025: A year that Elgeyo Marakwet witnessed deadliest mudslides
The mudslides, which swept through three wards on November 1, 2025, displacing at least 200 families, were among the deadliest in a county renowned for its scenic hanging valleys.
By Stephen Rutto 28 days ago
2025: A year that Elgeyo Marakwet witnessed deadliest mudslides
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How Kenyan athletics stars pumped billions into the economy
A big chunk of the prizes came from the Diamond League series, World Championships and World Marathon Majors.
By Stephen Rutto 29 days ago
How Kenyan athletics stars pumped billions into the economy
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Record-breaking year as Kenyan athletes dominate 2025
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet showed their class by shattering records.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Record-breaking year as Kenyan athletes dominate 2025
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How doping tormented Kenya and crushed many careers in 2025
Big names fell by the wayside as the fight against banned substances continued.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
How doping tormented Kenya and crushed many careers in 2025
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Family raises foul play suspicions in death of Former Likuyani MP Kibunguchy
Walubengo insisted that there was foul play in the death of Kibunguchy, who was a doctor practising in Eldoret and Likuyani.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Family raises foul play suspicions in death of Former Likuyani MP Kibunguchy
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Another golden chapter: Faith Kipyegon on record-defining 2025
She shattered her own 1500m record and defended her world title in Tokyo.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Another golden chapter: Faith Kipyegon on record-defining 2025
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How Kenya's athletics superstars dominated global events in 2025
The country ranked second after the USA at the World Championships.Warning shots were fired at Diamond Leagues and World Marathon Majors.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
How Kenya's athletics superstars dominated global events in 2025
Mirriam wins 10,000m as KU are crowned hockey champs
Kibabii's Daisy Cheptoo settled for second place in 45:54.49, while Anastacia Lubala of Maseno completed the podium in 46:24.50.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Mirriam wins 10,000m as KU are crowned hockey champs
Kiriago and Mutinda rule university games as USIU also triumph
Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men's 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Kiriago and Mutinda rule university games as USIU also triumph
Equity, KCB set to retain their Eldoret volleyball tourney titles
DCI, who finished second in the women's contests last year, are also returning to Eldoret.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Equity, KCB set to retain their Eldoret volleyball tourney titles
Defending champs KU held by UoE as varsity games kick off in Eldoret
Defending champions Kenyatta University were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Defending champs KU held by UoE as varsity games kick off in Eldoret
Equity, KCB set to defend their Eldoret Volleyball tournament
Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Equity, KCB set to defend their Eldoret Volleyball tournament
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Oburu: Ruto-ODM alliance set till 2027
He did not, however, state whether the party would support Ruto's bid for a second term as President.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Oburu: Ruto-ODM alliance set till 2027
Gospel and secular stars electrify the third Kalenjin Music Festival
Artists from both music and comedy, as well as humanitarian figures, converged at the Eldoret Sports Club on Saturday for awards that recognised standout performances in 2025.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Gospel and secular stars electrify the third Kalenjin Music Festival
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Beyond the training ground: How coach Ruth Bundotich is nurturing stars to global glory
She was named the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year on November 29. 10km world record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich is among her proteges.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Beyond the training ground: How coach Ruth Bundotich is nurturing stars to global glory
Teams set for 2025 Nyalenya Super Cup
At least 30 teams are getting ready for the second edition of Nyalenya Super Cup this month.
By Peter Ochieng and Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Teams set for 2025 Nyalenya Super Cup
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Will Chebet and Kipyegon be denied another award?
The two Kenyans have been nominated for Diamond League Moment of the Year.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Will Chebet and Kipyegon be denied another award?
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Rise in Tvet enrolment raises quality concerns
TVET enrolment has surged by 139 per cent over the past three years, putting pressure on existing learning infrastructure and facilities.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Rise in Tvet enrolment raises quality concerns
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Korir faces Lemma in battle for Valencia marathon glory
Kenyan who has won Chicago and Boston marathons is a late entrant in the race.The race has always produced fast times and the same is expected on Sunday.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Korir faces Lemma in battle for Valencia marathon glory
Athletes battle for honours at Chepsaita meet
International athletes are chasing gigantic dreams as they battle for honours at the 2025 The Great Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Athletes battle for honours at Chepsaita meet
World champ Jepchirchir headlines Valencia Marathon
This Sunday, a superfast field of women will be on a history-making mission at the 2025 Valencia Marathon in Spain.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
World champ Jepchirchir headlines Valencia Marathon
Missing Tinderet MP aspirant found in Uganda, says he was abducted at gunpoint
Mwanthe said fresh investigations into the politician's disappearance have commenced.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Missing Tinderet MP aspirant found in Uganda, says he was abducted at gunpoint
World Athletics awards fuel superstars campaign to shine in 2026
Wanyonyi, Serem and Sawe were awarded by the global governing body.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
World Athletics awards fuel superstars campaign to shine in 2026
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Iten town set to win more athletes hearts as it hosts its own marathon
Legendary athletes will be among enthusiasts cheering stars in the fourth Iten International Marathon today.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
Iten town set to win more athletes hearts as it hosts its own marathon
It's time for Iten Marathon 10km race to showcase new road stars
Top finishers in the 42km will walk away with Sh1 million winning prize.
By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago
It's time for Iten Marathon 10km race to showcase new road stars
Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course
Athletics stars are set to conquer Iten International Marathon's Chororget-Iten course on Sunday.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course
Home of Champions ready to host Iten Marathon on Sunday
Iten's chilly mornings and challenging altitude notwithstanding, athletics stars are setting their sights on the race's Sh1 million top prize money in the 42.195km contest.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Home of Champions ready to host Iten Marathon on Sunday
Chepsaita: AK to decide on Team Kenya participation
Athletes from 41 countries will be battling for glory in the 2025 edition of Chepsaita Cross Country
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Chepsaita: AK to decide on Team Kenya participation
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Marakwet mudslides renew calls to relocate residents as 31 buried
Death toll of the November 1 tragedy stands at 41. The region has witnessed over three landslides since 2019.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Marakwet mudslides renew calls to relocate residents as 31 buried
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Duale says Sh50b new referral hospital in Eldoret will be manned by KDF
The project will gobble a whopping Sh25 billion in the first phase, which was expected to kick off in 2014.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Duale says Sh50b new referral hospital in Eldoret will be manned by KDF
Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected
Governor says first funeral to be held today while the majority will be buried Friday.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected
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Why contentious issues threaten to slow the pace of AK's constitutional review, reforms
Contentious issues are threatening to cause another push and pull in the race to reform Athletics Kenya (AK) through a review of its current constitution.
By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago
Why contentious issues threaten to slow the pace of AK's constitutional review, reforms