SPORTS NEWS

Kenya is taking a momentous stride in recognizing and rewarding the remarkable accomplishments of its sportspersons. In a commendable move, Mwingi West MP Charles Ngusya has tabled a motion in the National Assembly that advocates for a comprehensive reward scheme for athletes who achieve excellence…

Formula 1 has witnessed a surge in popularity across Kenya in recent years. This passionate fanbase, however, is faced with a significant obstacle: the absence of an African Grand Prix. Much like football fans yearning to see their teams play on home turf, ardent F1 supporters in Africa, like Joy…

World-renowned marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has endured a deeply unsettling experience due to the spread of false information on social media. These fabricated claims reportedly link him to the tragic passing of fellow runner Kelvin Kiptum. In a BBC Sports interview, Kipchoge reveals that a barrage of…

Hellen Obiri has cemented her dominance in the marathon world by successfully defending her title at the 2024 Boston Marathon. The 34-year-old Kenyan runner clocked a time of 2:22:37, etching her name in history as the first woman to win consecutive Boston Marathons since 2005. Obiri's victory was…

Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge is brimming with confidence as he sets his sights on securing a third consecutive Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this summer. The 39-year-old athlete, who dominated the marathons in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and the postponed Tokyo Games in 2021, recently placed…

The World Rally Championship (WRC) has commenced its 72nd edition with the shakedown of the iconic Safari Rally Kenya, marking the commencement of another exhilarating season. This adrenaline-fueled event showcases the elite drivers, co-drivers, and cutting-edge hybrid-powered production cars…

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is embroiled in a potential conflict with the international governing body FIFA over the postponement of its Annual General Meeting (AGM). In a stern letter dated March 26, FIFA warned the FKF of sanctions if they fail to hold the meeting and schedule upcoming…

Kenyan marathoner Charles Kipsang Kipkorir tragically died on Saturday, February 24, after collapsing at the finish line of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope in Cameroon. The 33-year-old athlete, known for his strong performances in international marathons, was at the peak of his career when he…

World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Garvais Hakizimana died in a road accident on Sunday. The two died along the Elegy Market-Ravine road on Sunday around 11pm, according to Elgeyo Market Police Commander Peter Mulinge. Kiptum was the driver of the Toyota Premio, say police. He…

Kenyan middle-distance runner Michael Saruni made a bold escape from doping control officers during the country's trials for the delayed 2021 World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games. This well-planned evasion took place on June 25, 2022, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani…