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 »
November 27, 2023
Kenya: Food On the Agenda As NOCK Continue Preparations for Team Kenya in France Ahead of Paris Olympics
National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) secretary general Francis Mutuku says they will be burning the midnight oil to ensure Team Kenya have access to a balanced diet at their… Read more »
November 26, 2023
Kenya: Why Kenyan Athlete Refused B Sample Analysis After Positive Test for Doping
Kenyan athlete, Esther Birundu Borura, who was on Thursday slapped with a three-year ban for doping, turned down the opportunity for a second analysis of her urine sample because… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Kenya: Why Africa's Fastest Sprinter Will Not Be Competing in Many Local Races as Opposed to Previous Seasons
The African record holder for the men's 100m, Ferdinand Omanyala, reveals that he will not be competing in many local races in the new season as he sets sights on international… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Daniel Simiu Makes Final Shortlist for World Athletics Award
Kenya's 10,000m world silver medalist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo has made the final shortlist for the International Fair Play Award at this year's World Athletics Awards set to be staged… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: Lokedi Content With Third-Place Finish at New York Marathon, Hopes to Reclaim Title in Next Year's Race
Despite relinquishing her New York Marathon title to fellow Kenyan, Hellen Obiri, Sharon Lokedi is ecstatic and expectant about next year's race in the Big Apple. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Kenya: Obiri Wins New York Marathon After Pulsating Race
Kenya's Hellen Obiri is the new champion of the New York Marathon after edging a closely contested women's race on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Obiri Eyes Redemption in New York After Heartbreaking Start to Marathon Career in Last Year's Race
Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri says she is ready to conquer the tough New York Marathon course on Sunday following her disappointing full marathon debut in the same race… Read more »
Kenya: What Next for Peres Jepchirchir After Withdrawal From New York Marathon?
The Olympics champion for the women's marathon, Peres Jepchirchir, says she will come back home to rest and then prepare for next year's Paris Games after missing out on Sunday's… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Lokedi, Jepchirchir, Kosgei, Obiri in Clash of Titans in New York
Letesenbet Gidey, Peres Jepchirchir, Brigid Kosgei, Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri star in a stacked women's field for the TCS New York City Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Kenya: Excitement Builds Up Ahead of New York Marathon
Excitement is at fever pitch at the 'home of champions' as another edition of the New York Marathon draws near. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Kenya: Daniel Ebenyo's Salute to Opponent Earns Him World Athletics Awards Nomination
Kenya's 10,000m world silver medalist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo has been nominated for the International Fair Play Award at this year's World Athletics Awards set to be staged in… Read more »
Kenya: Impressive Chebet Leads Kenyan Podium Sweep in Spain Cross Country
World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet achieved a commanding victory at the Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, the second Gold standard meeting in this season's World… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Kenya: 'Fearless' Kiprop Revels in Rewarding Race After Win At Stanchart Marathon
Newly crowned StanChart Marathon champion for the men's 21km, Justus Kiprop, says he was never in doubt he would perform well in the 20th edition of the annual road race. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Kenya: Speedster Omanyala Links Up With Old Friend in Race for Glory at World Indoor Championships
Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has called on the assistance of an old friend in his race to next year's World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland as well as the… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Kenya: 'Mr Valencia' Kibiwott Kandie Claims Third Crown in Spain as Chelimo Leads Podium Sweep in Women's Race
The 2019 World Half Marathon silver medalist Kibiwott Kandie returned to his stomping ground in Spain to clinch his third Valencia Half Marathon crown on Sunday morning. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: How Forged Hospital Documents Have Landed Marathoner Ekiru 10-Year Ban
Kenyan Marathoner Titus Ekiru has been slapped with a 10-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over forgery of hospital documents, after two separate urine samples tested… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Kenya: Kevin Kiptum Looks to Be the Third Kenyan to Win World Athletics Award
Kelvin Kiptum's star continues to shine as the 23-year old Kenyan was drafted in the preliminary list of 11 nominated for the World Athletics 'Male Athlete of the Year' award, just… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Marathon Dares to Dream of a World Record on Home Soil
As the countdown to the 20th edition of the StanChart Marathon continues, organisers of the annual road race are not ruling out the possibility of one of the elite runners smashing… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Double World Champ Kipyegon Leads List for World Female Athlete of the Year
Double World record holder and double World Champion Faith Kipyegon leads the list of 11 nominees released by World Athletics on Wednesday afternoon, for the 2023 female athlete of… Read more »
Kenya: Why Kelvin Kiptum Almost Withdrew From Chicago Marathon Before Clocking a World Record
The coach of newly crowned marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum says the 23-year-old was on the verge of withdrawing from the Chicago Marathon due to a slight tonsillitis. Read more »
Kenya: 'Thank You for Being an Obedient Son,' Kiptum's Father Praises Him After World Record Feat
Samson Cheruiyot, father to newly-crowned world record holder for the men's marathon Kelvin Kiptum, has thanked his son for remaining obedient and for not digressing from his… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: All Eyes On Machakos As Cross Country Season Begins
Hundreds of athletes are expected to congregate at the Machakos People's Park on Saturday as the 2023/2024 Athletics Kenya (AK) Cross Country Series begins. Read more »