Limuru golfer Paul Muchangi will be hoping to defend his Kenya Amateur Strokeplay title as Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) returns on par 72 Vetlab Sports club that has attracted 108 golfers as golf returns in the coronavirus pandemic. The annual tournament tees off on Thursday 17th to 20th September 2020 according to a statement […]
Author: Sabuni Khwa Sabuni
Eldoret City marathon recognized
With third edition of Eldoret City marathon cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic, they have goof news after World Athletics recognized the race under Abbot Marathons. Race director and two time Boston marathon winner Moses Tanui said all is done after he received the certificate for the race. Full report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-09-15-eldoret-city-race-gets-the-abbot-marathon-majors-recognition/
London cash prize slashed
2020 London marathon prize money has been reduced by half due to the financial constraints brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic according to elite athletes Spencer Barden, winners will earn $55,000 less “It wasn’t an easy decision, but what we’ve done this year is reduce the price structure for the international runners by almost 50% […]
GSU, Kenya Prison resume training
Kenya volleyball teams have resumed training as they await for the government direction for full court resumption after they were stopped due to coronavirus pandemic. The league champions General Service Unit and Kenya Prison will be set to retain their title once the courts will be fully in operation for competition.
SDT hands KPL title to Gor
Sports Dispute Tribunal has ruled in favor of Football Kenya Federation to hand the Kenya Premier League title to Gor Mahia. More to follow
Kaptama training camp to be named after fallen hero Jipcho- Wangamati
In honoring the departed former Olympics 3,00m silver medalist Ben Jipcho, Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati will be naming Kaptama High Altitude Training Camp in Mt Elgon in his name. The camp, which is under construction, is set to revive athletics in the region as well as honouring the legendary Jipcho who died in July and […]
Gor Fans angered as Tom Mboya statue is removed from Nairobi CBD
Gor Mahia fans are agitated on why the statue of Tom Mboya was removed from the Nairobi Central Business District. On Sunday, the statue was removed by National Museum of Kenya with fans taking to online to complain why it was brought down. But National Museums Director General Mzalendo Kibunjia said they removed the statue […]
Muiru swing into Talitha Kum Children’s Home Charity
Playing on home ground, Peter Muiru won the Annual Talitha Kum Children’s Home Charity tournament played on Nyahururu golf club. Sponsored by Fr Nicholas Kamau and Melrot Wines and Spirit limited, carded a solid 41 points, 25 in the first nine and 16 points in the second nine. Muiru edged out Chege Machariawith 39 points […]
Wanyama’s Montreal stun Whitecaps
Harambee Stars Captain Victor Wanyama’s Montreal Impact defeated Vancouver Whitecaps to rekindle their chances of qualifying into the champions league. Impact were 4-2 winners in the league played today and a win of any kind will book a slot in the Canadian Championship en route the Champions League. Samuel Piette, Orji Okwonkwo, Romell Quioto and Saphir Taider scored […]
Kiyeng top Chepkoech in Berlin
Former world 3,000m steeplechase champion Hyvin Kiyeng stunned world 3, 000 steeplechase world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech to win the ISTAF in Berlin, Germany today. The Olympic Games 3,000m silver medalist last defeated the world champion in the 2017 Doha meeting but today’s race was clear that she can clear the hurdles faster. She won […]