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Kisii duo shine at KUSF cross country trials to book Italy tickets

  Kisii University students Isaya Kiriago and Faith Chebet braved scorching conditions to claim top honours at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) National Cross Country Trials held on Saturday at the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) grounds in Kitui County.   Chebet stole the spotlight with a remarkable double victory, winning both the women’s…

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Ng’etich and Ebenyo to Headline Sirikwa Classic Cross Country in Eldoret

Daniel Ebenyo, the 2023 World 10,000-meter silver medalist and Agnes Ng’etich, the reigning world cross country champion, will be the star attractions at the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Continental Tour on Feb. 14 at Lobo Village in Eldoret, organizers said.   Both athletes arrive in Kenya buoyed by strong performances at…

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Shoe4africa spread Christmas cheers at Children’s hospital

Former athlete and Shoe4Africa founder Toby Tanser, accompanied by partners, on Christmas eve visited the Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret to celebrate the festive season with underprivileged children. Tanser, together with former athlete and nurse Nancy Wagner, toured the paediatric facility where they interacted with young patients and…

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Faith finds promise in Youth and peace at home between season

Faith Kipyegon, the world’s most decorated middle-distance runner, says the sight of young athletes finding their footing on the track still gives her hope for the future of the sport. Speaking at the University of Eldoret during the just concluded Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Games, Kipyegon described the institution as a familiar and…

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UoN Terrorists, USIU Flames lift basketball titles as KU shine in netball

University of Nairobi (UoN) Terrorists and United States International University (USIU) Flames emerged basketball champions at the concluded Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Games held at the University of Eldoret. The Brian Busu-coached Terrorists outplayed African Nazarene University (ANU) 69–52 to clinch the men’s title, extending their dominance over ANU after also beating them…

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Defending champions KU held by UoE as national university games kick off

Defending champions Kenyatta University (KU) were held to a goalless draw by hosts University of Eldoret (UoE) in the opening men’s football match of the 10th Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National University Games in Eldoret. The closely fought encounter saw both sides miss clear scoring chances, but the result underlined the title ambitions of…

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