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AIU suspends Komen, Korir, Karanga and Borura for failing doping test

Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has suspended Kenyans Purity Temutai Komen, Rebecca Jepchorchir Korir, James Karanga and Ester Borura for failing anti-doping rules. Komen, the reigning Istanbul half marathon champion was flagged for two accounts, Presence of a Prohibited Substances (Norandrosterone) and evading sample Collections. The 25 year old has been suspended pending investigations. Korir on […]

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Chepkoech settles for silver in Budapest

World 3,000m steeplechase record holder Beatrice Chepkoech settled for silver at the closing day of World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The Kenyan runner runner won silver in 8:58.98 with her season best behind Kenyan born turned Bahrain Winfred Mutile Yavi who won gold in 8:54.29 and Kenayn Faith Cheroptich settling for bronze in 9:00.69. […]

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Kipyegon, Chepchirchir and Jebitok sail to semis in Budapest

Triple world record holder Faith Kipyegon will lead compatriots Nelly Chepchirchir and Ednah Jebitok at the finals of the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Kipyegon, who will be seeking to defend her title for the second and win a hattrick won the women’s 1,500m heats with 4:02.62 to make to the semifinals. Chepchirchir, […]

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Wiyeta, Shanderema, Agoro Sare and Madira draw at school games in Kakamega

Reigning soccer champions Wiyeta Girls’ and newcomers Shanderema Boys played out to a draw in the second matc at the ongoing Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association in Kakamega. At Bukhungu stadium, Western side Shanderema played to a one-all draw against Nyanza’s Agoro Sare in their second pool A match. Maxwell Wamalwa scored for shaderema in […]