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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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Uganda’s U20 team departs for Oregon after high-altitude camp in Kenya

  Coach Immaculate Chemutai said Team Uganda has completed its high-altitude training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, and departed for Oregon ahead of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships. In a post on Facebook, Chemutai described the training camp as a memorable experience, thanking God for the team’s safety, guidance and good health during their stay….

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Olympic Champion Beatrice Chebet Embraces Motherhood, Says She ‘Can’t Stop Smiling’

  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…

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From Struggle to Success: Joyce Kemuma’s Inspiring Journey to Marathon Glory

  On a chilly morning in Kapsabet, as the first rays of sunlight break through the rolling hills of Nandi County, Joyce Kemuma is already several kilometres into her daily training run. There is no renowned coach shouting instructions from the roadside. No sports scientist monitoring her heart rate. No manager arranging lucrative races overseas….

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Quiet Queen of the Mountains: How Joyce Njeru Conquered the World’s Toughest Running Trails

  While Kenya continues to celebrate its marathon legends and track superstars, another champion has quietly built a remarkable global legacy in a discipline that remains unfamiliar to many Kenyans ‘mountain running.   Nyahururu based runnFor three consecutive years, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) athlete Joyce Muthoni Njeru has dominated the Mountain Running World Cup, cementing…

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Murkomen Defends Police IG, Warns Against Ethnic Profiling and GoonismMurkomen Defends Police IG, Warns Against Ethnic Profiling and Goonism

By MINA media Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying he continues to enjoy the confidence of Kenyans despite criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking on Thursday, Murkomen dismissed attacks directed at the police chief, stating that there was no basis to question his leadership. “There…

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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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Will UDA take back gas cylinders and mattresses after Ol Kalou loss? Hassan Omar answers

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Friday July 17, 2026. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accepted defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election while maintaining that the outcome will not derail the party’s nationwide political strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to the press, UDA…

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