Former Africa 10,000m champion Kenneth Kipkemoi and Mercy Kibarus have been handed two and eight years ban respectively for violating anti-dopping rules. The Athletics Integrity Unit passed the judgements today with Kipsiele being suspended for whereabouts rules. More to follow
The government through the ministry of sports has warned the contractors of both Kamariny stadium in Iten, Elgeyo Maraket County and Kipchoge Keino stadium in Eldoret Uasin Gishu county that there will be no extension to complete the facility for use. Cabinet Administrative Secretary (CAS) of Sports Hassan Noor while on tour of inspecting the […]
David Njenga scored the highest points when top-seeded Canada prevailed against Kenya in the second match of the ongoing Virtual Scrabble World Cup. Njenge scored two points as Kenya lost to canada 7-18 to drop to third position in the pool C as Singapre moved to second after edging out winless Ghana. more to follow
Kenya Premier League side AFC Leopard has mourned falled actor Charles Bukeko alias Papa Shirandula. In their Facebook page the club wrote TRANSITION “We are sad to learn about the sudden death of our super fan and member Charles Bukeko” “Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends . Our thoughts and prayers are with […]
Reigning Commonwealth Games 10,000m bronze medalist has been locked up in Kenya due to coronavirus. The Japan based runner says he was supposed to travel back to his work station but the country and the rest of the world was locked and no air travels had been allowed. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-07-16-coronavirus-paused-my-marathon-debut-laments-kwemoi/
Former Harambee Stars Captain has been discharged from hospital after he was admitted when he contracted coronavirus a week ago. The former player had been admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for the past 10 days. more to follow
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia fc will be electing their officials on August 8th. The elections will be held this year just before the new season kicks off as per the league’s calendar after club’s virtual meeting convened by Chairman Ambrose Rachier where members agreed to elect new officials to manage the club for […]
Over 100 women benefitted from free sanitary pads and foodstuffs donated by Olyumpic marathon winner Eliud Kipchoge. After his tour of Iten with 100 athletes benefitting, today, vulnerable residents of Eldoret in Uasin Gishu and Kaptagat in Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties respectively. The London marathon champion said that donating foodstuffs to 100 athletes […]
Kenya Rugby League has appointed former rugby player turned coach Charles Cardovillis as director for commercial and special projects. The former Kabras Sugar head coach will responsible for developing the league’s long term commercial plan and introducing sustainable development goals, into the Rugby leagues ecosystem. The 41 year old has been involved in sports for […]
Kenyan sprinter and USA based Emmanuel Korir is not a happy runner after he was locked in a foreign country due to coronavirus pandemic. The Africa 800m silver medalist was optimistic on running good races before the virus took over the world full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-04-17-us-based-korir-wishes-he-was-in-kenya-for-individual-training/