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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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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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VILLAGE ELDERS TO START EARNING MONTHLY STIPEND

  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…

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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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Government Seeks Public Views to Shape Kenya’s First National Intellectual Property Policy

King’uru Wahome, Director of Industries at the State Department for Industry, delivers remarks on behalf of Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana during the public participation forum on the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2026 at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in Nairobi. Nairobi, July 31, 2026 — The Government has…

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Ruto Calls for National Dialogue to Shape Kenya’s Future Beyond Vision 2030

President William Ruto has announced the launch of a nationwide conversation to develop Kenya’s next long-term development blueprint, saying the country must begin preparing for a future beyond Vision 2030. The President said the initiative would provide Kenyans with an opportunity to collectively define the nation’s development priorities and ensure that future generations inherit a…

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Athletics Kenya launches digital Athlete Hub to strengthen transparency and restore trust

Athletics Kenya (AK) has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at transforming athlete management, enhancing transparency and supporting the country’s efforts to restore confidence in Kenyan athletics amid the fight against doping. The Riadha Connect Athletes Hub, launched in Eldoret on Wednesday, will serve as a centralized database for athletes, coaches, managers, doctors, support staff,…

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