Reigning Commonwealth Games 3000m steeplechase silver medalist Abraham Kibiwot tested negative for cornavirus but he was barred from competing at the Monaco Diamond League. The reason was that he trains alongside Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion Consealus Kipruto. Full report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-09-01-kibiwott-explains-why-he-missed-monaco-dl/
Author: Sabuni Khwa Sabuni
KRU set to name Mwanja as Shujaa head coach
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is set to name Dennis Mwanja as the next Shujaa, the Kenya Sevens national team to replace Paul Feeney. Mwanja defeated former coaches Paul ‘Pau’ Murunga and Innocent ‘Namcos’ Simiyu as well as Nick Wakley for the post. Mwanja’s announcement is expected this week as we understand 9/12 board members were […]
Hamilton, Sydney cancelled
Hamilton and Sydney rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 scheduled for 23-24 and 30-31 January 2021 respectively have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions were taken in line with relevant government and international public health authority advice and with the health and wellbeing of the rugby community and the […]
AIU hands Kangogo two years ban
Former Bacelona champion Philip Cheruiyot has been handed two years ban by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for doping. More to follow
We surpused our target by cushioning senior athletes- Korir
With over 1400 young athletes benefiting from the Athletics Kenya and The Ministry of Sports stimulus package, senior athletes also benefited. According to Youth development program Barnaba Korir, the package was meant to cushion world under 20 probable before coronavirus hit the sporting world. Full report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-08-31-juniors-food-programme-covered-senior-athletes-too–says-ak/
Top runners chase Adidas records in Prague
Top aathletes from Adidas will be chasing a world record on Saturday in the Zcech Republic capital, Prague. More to follow
Oliech burial set for Saturday
Kenyan cfootball star Kevin Oliech will be laid to rest this Saturday at his home village of Seme, Kisumu County. Kevin, the young brother of former Harambee Stars skipper Dennis Oliech died last month from cancer in Germany.
Olunga’s Reysol advance
Kenyan iinternational Michael Olunga did not play as his side Kashiwa Reysol edged out Cerezo Osaka in the YBC 2020 J-League Levan Cup. Reyso wwon 3-0 to qualify into the semifinal with goals from Ataru Esaka who netted a brace as Hiroto Goya. Goya statted the score in the 40th minute before Esaka scored two […]
Wincate joins Yanga Ladies
Harambee Starlets player Wincate Kaari has signed for Tanzanian side Yanga Ladies. The Gaspo Women Youth defender signed today for undisclosed amount and period. Kaari jjoins other Kenyan ladies who have joined top leagues across the world.
Nairobi Standard marathon canceled
The annual standard Chartterd marathon has been canceled due to the the coronavirus pandemic. The race, which was set for October 20th will not happen virtually as anticipated. More to follow









