Brian Kiprop Komen and Laban Kosgei Kiptoo won bronze medals in the 1,500m and 5,000m respectively at the concluded Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. In the 1,500m, Komen crossed the finish line after stopping the timer at 3:43.19 behind the champion Munnik Luam (3:42.19) from South Africa, after leading compatriot Levy tshepo Tshite to […]
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Chepkemoi and Chepngeno win gold and silver in 3,000m steeplechase at Africa Athletics
It was a good show in the last day of the Africa Athletics Championships when Kenyan women scooped positions 1-2 in the 3,000m steeplechase. Diana Chepkemoi won gold leading compatriot Mercy Chepngeno Koskei to second to hand Kenya gold and silver. Chepkemoi won the title in 9:29.18 with Chepnengo coming second at 9:30.46 with Ethiopian […]
Asbel Kiprop Kemboi wins high jump bronze at Africa Athletics
Little known Asbel Kiprop Kemboi won bronze medal in the men’s high jump at the concluded Africa Athletics championships held in Accra, Ghana today. Kemboi jumped 2.13 metres in the sky to finish third behind the winner and gold medalist Ayach Younes from Algeria who jumped 2.22 metres and silver going to Matao Le Roux […]
Gor mahia whip Murang’a Seal to open a wide gap against Leopards
Multiple champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang’a Seal to close in on winning their 22nd Kenya Premier League title. In a match played at the Nyayo National stadium, league leaders were 3-1 winners over Seal to open a four-point gap against second placed AFC Leopards with two matches left to be played in the 18 tea, […]
Mombasa United shine over Nairobi City in the battle of promotion
Mombasa United won their first match against newly relegated side Nairobi City Stars under new coach Peter Okidi in the National Super League match played at the Mabarki stadium in Mombasa County. Following the exit of Gilbert Sselembwa, Okidi took over the reigns to toady, they managed win 2-1 at home with a brace from […]
Hashim Kamau elected Kenya Amputee Football Federation chairman
Hashim Kamau was elected as the Kenya Amputee Football Federation (KENAFF) chairman following the elections held yesterday at the Nyayo National Stadium boardroom. In a consensus elections, Kamau will be assisted by Benard Odhiambo Ongondo for the 1st Vice chairperson, with Richard Chitechi Ombela as the 2nd Chairperson. Stanley Mmbasu Mukoyoni bagged the Secretary General […]
Handball holders NCPB whip GSU
Holders National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) edged out General Service Unit (GSU) to maintain their unbean run in the Kenya Handball Federation League played at the Nyayo National stadium yesterday. The Danstan Eshikumo coached sideedged out Joseph Okemwa side 22-19 winners against GSU where the winners Wycliff Ochieng was threat to the champions’ frontline. […]
Julius Yego in record six javelin titles at Africa Athletics
Former Olympic Games javelin silver medalist Julius Kiplangat Yego set the record by winning six gold medals at the final day of the Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Yego, the winner of the Commonwealth Games javelin title hauled 79.87 metres to win the title today ahead of Ghana’s Obang Otagiogulla who settled for silver […]
Stephen Ndangili and Sylvia Kemboi settles for silver at Africa Athletics
Kenyan Sylvia Kemboi and Stephen Ndangili Kihu won silver for Kenya at the ongoing Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Kemboi, who won the title last edition, failed to defend her title during yesterday’s 20km race walk after timing 1:33:44 behind Ethiopian Wubalem Shugut (1:33:31) with Algerian Souad Azzi settling for bronze in 1:34:28. In […]
Leopards, Mathare hammer Homeboyz and Mara in KPL matches
Former champions AFC Leopards defeated their hosts Kakamega Homeboyz to cut lraders’ Gor Mahia with a point in the chase for the Kenya Premier League title. With the league heading into the homstrech, Leopards managed to beat Homeboyz 2-1 in a match played at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County. Emmanuel Lwangu and Samuel […]