Kenyan runner Japhet Kipchirchir Kipkorir has provisionally been suspended for anti-doping violations. Today, the Athletics Integrity Unit suspended Kipkorir for the presence of prohibited substances, a violation of anti-doping rules on the twitter handle , the announced “he AIU has also provisionally suspended Kenyan road runner Japhet Kipchirchir Kipkorir for the presence of a prohibited […]
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) today handed a four year ban to Kenyan runner Mikel Kiprotich Mutai for doping. The marathon runner was banned after his urine was tested positive for norandrosterone and was found guilty. http://dailysport.co.ke/2020/05/02/aiu-suspends-mutai-and-korio/ On the official twitter handle, @aiu_athletics wrote: “The AIU has banned Stanislau Tsivonchyk (BLR), Mikel Kiprotich Mutai (KEN) […]
World 800m record holder David Rudisha picked an ankle injury as he prepares for the postponed Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Rudisha twisted his ankle after stepping on uneven ground at his rural home in Trans Mara, Narok County. “During a walk on the compound the 31-year-old stepped on uneven ground, and initially believed it […]
Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) has ruled that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Nick Mwendwa can breathe following the ruling yesterday as CEO faces jail for writing a letter to FIFA. STD led by Judge John Ohaga ruled that Mwandwa’s stay in office is legal and he will remain in office until the next elections are held […]
Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and Berlin marathon champion Kenenisa Bekele are set to battle in the Virtual Marathon Relay in June. According to BBC, Kipchoge from Kenya, Bekele of Ethiopia will be joined by Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei and world half marathon record holder. The race is set to be run between June 7th and […]
Kenya Cup side Mwamba RFC has partnered with Samurai Sportswear as the official technical partner. The two signed a deal for the 2020/21 season and Mwamba will be playing and coaching technical wear Samurai kits. Alvas Onguru said the kit manufacturer will be good for the club. “Working with Samurai is an incredible opportunity for […]
With coronavirus pandemic taking tall on Kenyan runners, they have to struggle to make a living. Reigning Paralympic 1,500m bronze medalist Henry Kirwa will be selling all trees in his farm to feed his family. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-05-28-paralympian-kirwa-selling-trees-to-sustain-his-family/
The late rugby star Allan Makaka will buried on Saturday at his father’s home at Mukhonje Village, Kakamega County. The Kenya seven’s star died last week on a road accident, with Malenya Lusimba disclosing that his body will leave Montezuna Monaliza Funeral Home in Nairobi on Friday for Saturday last respect. Makaka who was working […]
Former deputy Football Kenya Federation (FKF) CEO Herbert Mwachiro has lauded the move by Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed for cushioning footballers during this coronavirus pandemic. The FKF Presidential Aspirant in the cancelled federation’s election said it is a great step from Sports Amina to that the government is listening to the plight of players. […]
The postponed World Athletics Tour Athletics Series in Nairobi will be called Kip Keino Classic. The track and field championships that were set for May 2nd was postponed to September 26th due to the coronavirus pandemic that has rocked the world. Nairobi’s meeting will be opening the World Athletics Series with Nyayo National Stadium being […]