Kenyan sprinting has received a major boost following the launch of the Omanyala Sprint Club. The ambitious club was launched on Wednesday, 17 December at Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County, marking a significant step in nurturing the next generation of speedsters. The school became the first beneficiary of the initiative, which has been rolled […]
The Kenya Hockey Union teams Kenyatta University (KU) women team Titans and United States International University (USIU) men team were crowned the champions of Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) as curtains come down tomorrow, Friday December 19th at the UOE grounds. Played in round robin, Titans won four, drawing one match to seal the title […]
The Africa National Olympic Committee Association, ANOCA Former World Marathon record holder Tegla Loroupe has been honoured for her continued contribution to the growth of sport and peace initiatives in Kenya. The Africa National Olympic Committee Association, ANOCA, in partnership with the International Judo Union, awarded Lorupe a medal of recognition for her leadership and […]
Fresh from winning the Ultra Trail 23km Mountain Run in South Africa, Mountain runner specialist Isaiah Kiriago won the 10,000m title at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret. Coming from Kisii University, Kiriago won the 10,000m title in 31:29:7 after defeating Evanson Kipkirui of Maseno University (31:58:1) and Dan Lolngojine […]
Newcomers Koitalel Samoe University College endured a difficult start at the 10th edition of the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) Games, which got underway on Tuesday at the University of Eldoret (UoE) grounds. It was a baptism of fire for the Nandi-based institution after losing all their Rugby Sevens matches in the five-team round-robin competition. […]
Former world 5,000m bronze medalist Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli won the Sharqiyah International Half marathon held today Selected results Men results 1. Nicholas KIPKORIR 29 SEP 1998 KEN 59:28 2. Jemal MEKONEN 11 SEP 1996 ETH 59:35 3. James KIPKOGEI 20 OCT 1993 KEN 1:00:18 4. Mark KPTOO 2006 UGA 1:00:40 5. Benard Kibet MURKOMEN 12 […]
Kenyan Catherine Amanang’ole Reline successfully defended her Abu Dhabi marathon title held yesterday in Dubai. She became the first women to retain her title during the 7th edition of the race after rising from track running. Last year, she ran her personal best of 2:20.34 but she failed to meet the time when she won […]
Wesley Kiplagat, Kevin Kipkosgei and Millicent Kipyekomen won silver and bronze medals for Kenya at the ongoing Africa Youth Games in Angola. The three medals medal haul continued to grow after a strong showing by the athletics team, adding three more medals to the tally. Kiplagat won silver in the men’s 8:3.14 behind Eritrea’s Alexander […]
Kenya track athletes have dominated the ongoing 4th edition of Africa Youth Games in Angola, winning four gold, two silver and two bronze medals. The multi-sport Africa Youth Games, which run through December 19, are more than just a competition. They serve as part of the qualification pathway for next year’s Youth Olympic Games in […]
More than 300 athletes are expected to line up for the third edition of the Mt. Elgon 10km Conservation Road Race tomorrow, December 11th, as the world marks International Mountain Day. Athletics Kenya (AK) Bungoma County and the Chepkitale Indigenous People Development Project (CIPDP) have partnered to stage the annual event, which will start at […]