Kenya missed to earn a medal in women’s 800m when Nelly Chepchirchir who finished 4th at the ongoing World Under 20 Athletics championships in Cali, Colombia. Seting her personal best of 2:01.42, Chepchirchir finished 4th behind the champion Roisin Willis of USA in 1:59.13 followed by Switzerland’s Audrey Werro (1:59.53) and USA’s Juliette Whittaker (2:00.18) […]
Author: Sabuni Khwa Sabuni
Olunga on target as Al Duhail fall to Al Wakrah
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga was on target when his side Al Dihail fell to Al wakrah in the opening match of Qatar Stars League at the Education City Stadium today. Olunga, who managed to score on the opening day his side lost 4-2 when they scored first through an ongoal by Murad Naji in […]
Omanyala beat Simbine and Abeykoon to win 100m gold in Birmingham
Reigning Africa Senior Athletics 100m champion Ferdinand Omurwa Omanyala won the first gold for Kenya at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Fresh from losing the title and any medal at the World Championships in Oregon, Omanyala won the men’s 100m title, first Commonwealth Games and second gold after Africa title in June in […]
Cheptai and Chepkirui win 10,000m silver and bronze in Birmingham
Former world cross country champion Irene Chepet Cheptai and Sheila Chepkirui won silver and bronze respectively in the 10,000m at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. The Kenyans failed to control the last kick of Eilish McColgan from Scotland who won gold in 30:48.60 with championships record. Cheptai won silver in 30:49.52 followed by […]
Taki, just like Barsosio and Changwony kicked out of Birmingham for violating anti-doping rules
Kumar Taki has joined marathoners Stella Barsosio and Purity Changwony who have been kicked out of the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Taki was kicked out of the village as he was to compete in men’s 1,500m heats over doping offences to join Barsosio, Changwony as well as marathoner Philomon Kacheran. With Taki’s exit, […]
Wazito to host Murang’a in promotion/demotion play off
Wazito will be hosting Murang’a Seal in the first leg of promotion cum demotion play off match tomorrow at the Thika stadium. The Kenya premier League side wazito will be hoping to remain on top of the league against the National Super League side Murang’a who are seeking their maiden appearance in the top flight […]
Champion Kinyamal off to the 800m final in Birmingham
Defending Commonwealth Games champion Wycliffe Kinyamal is the sole runner at the 800m final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Kinyamal, who finished a disappointing eighth position at the World Championships in Oregon, placed second in Heat 3 after posting 1:48.15 to advance to the final on Sunday after world and Olympic Games […]
Mweresa to face off at 400m semifinal in Birmingham
Former All Africa Games 400m silver medallist Boniface Mweresa qualified to run at the men’s 400m semi-finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Mweresa will be the only Kenyan to compete in the race after Olympic and World 800m champion Emmanuel Korir was disqualified despite winning heat six in 46.20. Another Kenyan William […]
KCB sign Omondi and Mwale from Ulinzi and Rangers
Kenyan Premier League club KCB has signed the services of Harun Mwale and goalkeeper Bryne Omondi. Mwale decamped from Ulinzi while Omondi came from Posta Rangers respectively. The duo joins Francis Kairo (Talanta) and Danson Chetambe (Bandari) who penned deals with the club late last month. The duo were unveiled at the Ruaraka Sports Club […]
Veronica Mutua set for 400m semis in Birmingham
Reigning Africa 400m bronze medallist Veronica Mutua qualified to compete at the 400m semi-finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Mutua finished fourth in heat two in 53.02 seconds to qualify among the best losers at Alexander Stadium Kyra Constantine from Canada won the heat in 52.02 sec to sail through to the […]