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…
Kenya’s rising wrestling stars have once again put the country on the continental map after securing four medals at the African U17 Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, in a performance that underlined the growing strength of the sport in the country. The youthful squad, competing against some of the continent’s finest young wrestlers, delivered spirited…
Ugandan runner Dorrine Chesang and Kenya’s Koech Cheruiyot were crowned champions of the Eldoret City Marathon after dominant performances in the women’s and men’s races respectively on Sunday. Chesang powered to victory in the women’s race after clocking 2:30:26, holding off a strong challenge from Kenya’s Margaret Muruiki who finished second in 2:30:45. Jackline…
NOCK Deputy President Barnabas Korir has joined the growing list of athletics stakeholders in congratulating Kenyan runners following their outstanding performances at the London Marathon. Korir lauded Sabastian Sawe for his historic run, where he stormed to victory in a remarkable 1:59:30, describing the feat as a proud moment for Kenyan athletics and a continuation…
