World champion Faith Kipyegon has confirmed that she is recovering from a hamstring injury and will take more time away from competition as she focuses on making a full recovery. In a message posted on her Facebook page, Kipyegon said the injury has troubled her since the end of May and has taken longer to…
Athletics Kenya Youth Director Barnabas Korir has congratulated Josphine Sembeyo Mancha and Caren Chepchirchir for their outstanding performances in the women’s 1500m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene. Korir commended the two Kenyan athletes for their composure and determination in a highly tactical and dramatic final that featured unusually slow opening…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Village elders will receive a monthly stipend starting today, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of Sh3,000,” the President announced. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during an engagement with village elders drawn from across Kenya, President Ruto said elders would also undergo digital literacy…
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…
Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has offered an emotional glimpse into her new life as a mother, sharing that the arrival of her newborn has brought her immense joy and profoundly transformed her life. In a heartfelt message posted on social media, the Kenyan long-distance star said she “can’t stop smiling,” describing motherhood as a…
Edmond Serem led a memorable Kenyan clean sweep in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, delivering a commanding performance to secure the gold medal. Serem stormed to victory in 8:18.23, while compatriot Simon Koech followed closely to take silver in 8:18.59. Leonard Bett completed the podium sweep, clocking 8:21.63 to…
