February 11
Kenya: Mercurial Omanyala Breaks His Own National Record Again
Ferdinand Omanyala's brilliant start to the season continued, as he lowered his own 60m national record for the third time in a year and the second time in a week, as he clocked… Read more »
Africa: Kiptum, 24, Dies Week After World Record is Confirmed
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. According to Police reports, Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana passed away on the spot Sunday night in an… Read more »
February 12
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Kiptum As an Extraordinary Sportsman
President William Ruto has described Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum as an extraordinary sportsman who has left an extraordinary mark in the globe. Read more »
Africa: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, Dies
The death of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has sent shockwaves through Kenya and around the world. Read more »
February 03
Kenya: Omanyala Storms to Meeting Record in First International Race of '24
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala began his international season on an emphatic note, storming to a new meeting record in the 60m dash at the Miramas Metropole Indoor… Read more »
February 01
Kenya: Lesser Gym Work, Shedding Weight, Nutrition - Coach Kim Explains Omanyala Changes
Renowned sprints coach Geoffrey Kimani has explained the different slight changes he has made to African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala's training regime and general lifestyle as… Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Athlete Ferdinand Omanyala Takes 'Tough' Lessons From 2023
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala says he comes into the 2024 season with a different mentality, saying he has shifted his focus completely from big targets and lofty… Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Commonwealth Champion Kibiwot, Anyango Sign Up for Sirikwa Classic as Countdown to Big Day Continues
World 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist Abraham Kibiwot is among elite athletes who will compete in the senior men's 10km race at this year's Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country… Read more »
January 23
Kenya: Omanyala Eyes Podium Finish At World Relay Championships
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says one of his key aims this year is to shine at the World Relay Championships in Nassau, Bahamas in May this year. Read more »
January 11
Kenya: Obiri Back to Defend Title As Boston Marathon Announces Field
Hellen Obiri will return to defend her title in April, as the Boston Marathon organizers announced the field for the 2024 showpiece, one they have said is the strongest in the… Read more »
January 09
Kenya: Less Talk, More Action From Omanyala Ahead of Busy Year for Africa's Fastest Man
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says he will be a man of few words and big on action as he competes in various races this year. Read more »
January 08
Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman
Kenyan long distance runner Sandrafelis Chebet is optimistic of representing Kenya at this year's international competitions after completing her rigorous education to be a… Read more »
Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country
World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan sweep in a commanding win at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting on… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: Eldoret Athlete Edward Kiplangat Found Murdered on New Year's Eve
An athlete has been discovered brutally murdered in Eldoret town, sending shockwaves through the community and the sports world at large. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: Two Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat
Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: Chebet Closes Out 2023 on a High With World Record in Barcelona
Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high when she set a world record for the women's 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona yesterday… Read more »
January 01
Kenya: World Half Marathon Champ Seb Sawe Smashes Course Record in Italy on New Year's Eve
World half marathon champion Sebastian Sawe set a course record of 28:00 on his way to victory in the men's 10km at the BOClassic race in Bolzano, Italy on New Year's Eve. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Kenya: Government to Invest Sh192 Million in 42 Athletics Camps - CS Ababu
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has revealed that the government has rolled out a financial package of Sh192mn to finance the setting up of 42 athletics camps across the… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Kenya: Athletes Bag Medals, Cash Prizes at Inaugural Mwale City Marathon
More than 50 medals were won in five different race categories at the inaugural Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) marathon which attracted thousands of athletes and… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Kenya: Former World Record Holder Brigid Kosgei Caps Off Disappointing Year With Huge Win At Abu Dhabi Marathon
Former world record holder for the women's marathon, Brigid Kosgei, clocked an impressive 2:19:15 to win the Abu Dhabi Marathon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Daniel Simiu Breaks Course Record in India
Daniel Ebenyo set a new course record to win at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a World Athletics Elite Label road race, on Sunday, achieving the fastest 25km performances of all time. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Honors Faith Kipyegon With Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart
President William Ruto on Tuesday conferred the rank and status of Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (EGH) on world-beating athlete Faith Kipyegon for breaking two… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Kenya: World Record Holders Kiptum and Kipyegon Crowned Athletes of the Year As Kenyans Dominate Annual Awards in Monaco
The world record holder for the men's marathon, Kelvin Kiptum and double world record holder Faith Kipyegon have been named as the athletes of the year in the male and female… Read more »
Kenya: Muneria Wins Malaga Marathon in Spain as Kenyans Rule Road Races in Busy Weekend for Athletics
The 2016 Africa Cross Country bronze medalist Charles Muneria clocked a personal best of 2:08:54 to win the Malaga Marathon on Sunday as part of what was a plentiful harvest for… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Kenya: Govt Announces Financial Literacy Programme for Athletes
The government has unveiled plans to provide financial literacy education to sports stars in the country. Read more »