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Eldoret City: The City of Champions Emerging as a Tourism and Investment Hub

  Eldoret City is fast emerging as one of Kenya’s most dynamic urban centres, combining a strong sporting heritage with growing opportunities in tourism, healthcare, education, hospitality, logistics and investment.   In Uasin Gishu County to the west of Kenya, Eldoret is one of the country’s major cities after Nakuru. It has built a distinctive…

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Mashujaa Day: Three counties turn celebrations into sports, technology and business showcase

  This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…

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Murkomen Inspects Mashujaa Day Preparations in Nandi, Uasin Gishu

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has inspected ongoing preparations for the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties, assuring that key projects linked to the national event are progressing within schedule. Murkomen, who toured several projects in the region, said the Government was determined to ensure the celebrations leave behind a lasting…

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Kiplangat, Chelimo dominate Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon

Erick Kiplangat and Millicent Chelimo rule the roost on Sunday for both the men’s and women’s races at the fourth edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon, Eldoret city. Kiplangat delivered a well-timed sprint finish to clinch the men’s title in 1:01:07, edging out Kenneth Kiprono, who placed second in 1:01:14. Gilbert Kipkosgei completed…

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Kenya’s Joyline Chepkemoi Wins World U20 5,000m Bronze as Uganda’s Cherop Strikes Gold

Kenya’s Joyline Chepkemoi claimed the bronze medal in the women’s 5,000m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships after producing a personal best time of 15:09.08.   Uganda’s Charity Cherop stormed to the gold medal in 15:03.88, while Ethiopia’s Shito Gumi secured silver in 15:07.91. Fellow Kenyan Cynthia Chepkirui narrowly missed out on the podium,…

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Kibet leads 1-2 finish in men’s 5,000m at World U20 Championships

Kenya’s Frankline Kibet stormed to his first global track title after winning the men’s 5,000 metres at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Thursday, leading a Kenyan one-two finish. Kibet clocked 13 minutes 28.27 seconds to take gold after producing a strong finishing kick, with compatriot Nehemiah Kipngeno securing silver in 13:30.09. Ethiopia’s Damitew Kebede…

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Kenya’s U20 team ready for World Championships in Oregon, says AK official

Kenya’s Under-20 athletics team is ready to challenge for top honours at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States, after completing its final preparations, Athletics Kenya Youth Development Committee Chairman Barnabas Korir said. Korir, who met the athletes and officials in the United States, said the squad had shown determination and discipline ahead…

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Kiprop Eyes Back-to-Back Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon Title as 1,000 Athletes Set for Eldoret Race

More than 1,000 athletes are expected to participate in the fourth edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon in Eldoret on Sunday, underscoring the growing commercial and sporting significance of road races in Kenya’s athletics hub. Defending champion Robert Kiprop will lead the elite men’s field as he seeks to retain the title he…

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Murkomen Commends Ruto’s Economic and Security Achievements.

  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended President William Ruto’s leadership, noting that the government’s progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and security is positively transforming lives across the country. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen observed that although President Ruto hails from the region, his development agenda is benefiting all Kenyans, regardless of…

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Uganda’s U20 team departs for Oregon after high-altitude camp in Kenya

  Coach Immaculate Chemutai said Team Uganda has completed its high-altitude training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, and departed for Oregon ahead of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships. In a post on Facebook, Chemutai described the training camp as a memorable experience, thanking God for the team’s safety, guidance and good health during their stay….

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