The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon was officially launched on Thursday, with organizers promising a bigger and more exciting race experience as over 17,000 participants have already registered. Speaking during the launch, Barnabas Korir said this year’s event will once again give runners a unique opportunity to race along Kenya’s iconic Expressway, the…
Beer brand Heineken and Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) are ramping up experiential marketing efforts through football-themed activations as they seek to strengthen consumer engagement and brand loyalty in Kenya’s increasingly competitive alcoholic beverages market. The brewer will on May 30 host nationwide UEFA Champions League finals viewing parties across key urban centres, marking…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Mining CS Hassan Joho on Saturday led calls for increased investment in grassroots sports during the inaugural Cheraa Unity Cup held in Cherang’any Sub-County under the OKM Foundation. The two Cabinet Secretaries said Kenya has immense untapped talent that can only be nurtured through sustained community tournaments and youth…
Kenya opened its medal campaign in style at the ongoing African Championships in Accra, Ghana, with Kevin Chesang clinching the country’s first gold medal in the men’s 10,000m final. Chesang produced a strong performance on the track, crossing the finish line in 28 minutes and 30 seconds to hand Kenya an early victory at the…
The legendary Iten once again lived up to its famed “Home of Champions” status as Amos Kiprotich and Doreen Kibet emerged victorious at the Betika 15km Road Race after dominating a competitive field of more than 1,000 athletes. Kiprotich, 25, produced a composed and tactical run to clinch the men’s title in 44 minutes and…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed government support for disciplined services teams, saying sports play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting health and strengthening community ties. Murkomen, who also serves as patron of APS Bomet FC, spoke in Kericho after watching the side secure a 1-0 victory against KCB FC in a FKF…
Organisers of the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon have opened registration for this year’s race, setting an ambitious target of 25,000 participants ahead of the event scheduled for June 7. Race director Barnaba Korir said preparations for the fifth edition of the marathon are on course, expressing optimism that the event will attract both elite and…
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor in a major front-office overhaul aimed at steering the franchise back to championship contention. Ujiri, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s top basketball executives, will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, scouting and player personnel. The appointment…
Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team underlined the country’s growing strength in sprint relays after storming to an African record and booking a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked a historic 3:09.87 at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, smashing the previous…
Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Kenya after making history by becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon. The marathon sensation arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to jubilant scenes following his record-breaking run of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, a feat that…
