President Uhuru Kenyatta today snubbed sportsmen and women when he ordered the ministry of Sports to release funds for entertainment. In his national address, Kenyatta said: “I ask the Ministry of Sports through the Sports Fund to avail Sh100m for musicians and actors to keep Kenyans entertained in radio, tv and any other form of […]
The annual Tannahill Shield golf tournament has been cancelled due to coronavvirus pandemic. The tournament that was set to be hosted at the Ester Holiday at The Roya; Nairobi Golf Club. In announcing the cancellation, club chairman Charles Omondi said the event, which was scheduled for next Friday, had attracted 10 teams. “As it stands […]
Two times London marathon champion Wilson Kipsang was sorry when he was presented before the Iten court following their arrest for drinking alcohol past 7 as they are forced into self-quarantine. “Your honour am very sorry for the offence”, said Kipsang when he appeared before Iten Resident Magistrate Charles Kutwo fined them Ksh 5,000 each. […]
Away from bustle and hustle to feed her family through running, three-time Vienna marathon champion Nancy Kiprop will be taking her time to bond with her children because of coronavirus pandemic that has led the sports industry to a standstill. As she does her little build-up, she spends most of her time with her son […]
Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang and Kapchemutwa Ward Representative Ambrose Kiplagat were arrested after they were allegedly found drinking alcohol in a popular club in Iten town past the curfew time. Elgeyo Marakwet sports officials, however, distanced themselves from the matter saying “The case is not related to sports but it is a […]
Kenyan international football player Michale Olunga, friends and family in Nairobi donated essentials that included sanitizers and hand wash materials to communities around Lucky Summer, the estate where he grew up as a budding footballer as a way of combating the coronavirus pandemic. “It was my pleasure to lend a hand towards preventing the spread […]
Jumbo Charge Kaptagat 4×4 Challenge have postponed the championships to curb the spread of coronavirus as directed by the government through the Ministry of Health. Making their debut in Uasin Gishu, the organisers Jumbo Charge Kaptagat 4×4 Challenge also postponed the event. The Charles Mulupi, the Chairman of Jumbo Charge said “Jumbo Charge wishes to […]
Reigning New York City Marathon champion Mary Keitany has termed coronavirus pandemic as a devil in the world of sports especially in athletics world since she is undergoing ‘self-quarantine.’ The former world half marathon champion and silver medalist who was to compete at the Boston Marathon in April pulled out of the race due to […]
Organizers of this year’s Nandi 4×4 Conservation Challenge have postponed the championships to curb the spread of coronavirus as directed by the government through the Ministry of Health. The Nandi Challenge, which had introduced Motor cross and was scheduled to be held between April 10th to 13th in Tulon Farm, Nandi County has been postponed until further notice. The Challenge, […]
Kenya Premier League (KPL) side Kakamega Homeboyz players will have their salaries slashed by half due to the effects of coronavirus. Team manager Boniface Imbenzi said the players will have to cut their salaries by 50% beginning this April. The community club, sponsored by the Kakamega County government and individuals, fans and well wishers Imbenzi […]