Jesse Okumu and Hadassah Gichovi delivered masterclasses in the pool, scooping five gold medals each as the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) play-offs concluded at Kabarak University in Nakuru County. The three-day championships, which ran from Thursday to Saturday, attracted top universities battling for qualification slots to the upcoming East Africa and Africa championships set…
Reigning champions Kenyatta University (KU) launched their title defence in style at the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Play-offs, brushing aside Maseno University 19-13 in a thrilling 3×3 basketball clash at Court A, Kabarak University. KU skipper Brian Mutua struck a confident tone after the win, insisting the defending champions are not feeling the…
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) have set their sights on defending their women’s rugby 7s title at the Kenya University Sports Federation national play-offs, whose indoor and outdoor games kick off on Thursday to Saturday at Kabarak University. The university’s Games Tutor Geoffrey Barasa is optimistic that the three-day championship play-offs will…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Murkomen has reaffirmed the importance of private sector partnerships in accelerating Kenya’s socio-economic transformation. Speaking during the commissioning of new school facilities in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen said collaboration between government and corporate foundations is critical in ensuring equitable development across the country. “Private sector is an integral partner in our socio-economic…
John Korir ruled the roost at the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country held at Lobo Village in Eldoret, delivering a commanding performance in a tightly contested men’s race. The Boston Marathon champion expressed delight after storming to victory, describing the win as a timely confidence booster ahead of his marathon campaign. Korir,…
World cross country gold medallist Agnes Ngetich says she will stick to her race plan when she lines up at the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country, terming the event one of the toughest assignments on the circuit. Speaking ahead of the weekend showdown in Eldoret, Ngetich said cross country demands more than speed. “I am going…
Sirikwa Classic Meet Director Barnaba Korir has expressed confidence that all systems are in place to deliver a world-class spectacle as athletes line up for the fifth edition of the race on Saturday at Lobo Village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Korir said the Sirikwa Classic has steadily grown into one of the most important…
The Sirikwa Classic World Athletics Cross Country Gold Tour has established itself as one of the sport’s key early-season races, providing a testing ground for both established athletes and emerging talent in Kenya’s distance-running heartland. The annual event, held at Lobo Village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, is one of two World Cross Country Gold…
Organisers of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour have set an ambitious target of over 3,500 children for the Kids Athletics races during this year’s event, scheduled for February 14, 2026, at Lobo Village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The move follows Kenya’s top global performance in the World Athletics Kids’ Athletics Day…
More than 200 families in Nairobi County have benefited from a food security and economic empowerment initiative spearheaded by Vibo Eats, in a programme aimed at tackling food scarcity, poverty and economic vulnerability among underprivileged communities. The project, which targets low-income households and persons living with disabilities, seeks to go beyond short-term relief…
