Rotich smashes Santiago course record
Luka Rotich wins the Santiago Marathon on April 2, 2017. PHOTO/IAAF (Oscar Munoz Badilla) SANTIAGO, Chile, Apr 3 -Kenyan Luka Rotich cruised to win the 11th Santiago de Chile Marathon, clocking 2:09:37...
View ArticleAmbaka, Sikuta pull out of depleted Kenya 7s squad
Kenya 7s winger Willy Ambaka in action against Portugal.PHOTO/IRB NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – The Kenya Sevens squad heading to the Asian tour of the HSBC Sevens World Series has been dealt a major blow...
View ArticleKenyan star Kipchoge prepares ‘crazy’ sub-2 marathon bid
Eliud Kipchoge takes part in a training session at the Kaptagat in western Kenya, on March 17, 2017 © AFP / SIMON MAINA KAPTAGAT, Kenya, Apr 3 – As dawn breaks over the foothills of the Rift Valley,...
View ArticleKenya set to add to past successes at Nairobi IAAF World U18
Hillary Kipsang Yego and Peter Kibet Lagat of Kenya in the 2000m steeplechase at the 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships (Getty Images) © Copyright NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3- Ever since the inaugural...
View ArticleWanyama axed as Prisons depart for Club Championship
The Kenya Prisons Women’s team departed for Tunisia on Tuesday morning.PHOTO/Michezo Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – The Kenya Prisons women’s team departed on Tuesday morning without their long serving...
View Article11 Federations endorse Tergat’s NOCK presidency
Team Paul Tergat for NOCK.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Eleven out of 22 eligible Nationals Sports Federations in Kenya have thrown their weight behind cross country legend Paul Tergat...
View ArticleUlinzi handed Hassan boost ahead of AFC clash
Ulinzi Stars defender Mohammed Hassan.PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Ulinzi Stars defender Mohammed ‘Rio’ Hassan will be available for the side’s clash against AFC Leopards on Wednesday...
View ArticleAprot targets podium finish in London World Championships
Alice Aprot leads teammate and pack.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – Having missed the podium at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the women’s 10,000m, Alice Aprot says...
View ArticleRotich and Bett lead Kenyan squad for Nassau
(L-R) Sammy Kibet, Job Koech Kinyor, Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich and Kirongo Alfred Kipketer of Kenya celebrate after winning the Mens 4×800 metres relay (Getty Images) © Copyright NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5...
View ArticleKenya’s slumdog footballers play for pennies
Three back-to-back low league titles made the Black Stars — Henry Eshiboko’s (centre) team, not the Ghanaian national side of the same name — into ghetto superstars and this year they play in Kenya’s...
View ArticleSimiyu, Amonde upbeat despite late pull-outs
Kenya 7s coach Innocent Namcos Simiyu.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent Simiyu and captain Andrew Amonde are upbeat the side will perform well at the Hong...
View ArticleWorld Rugby approves Kenya, Germany match
Kenya Simbas beat visitors Hong Kong 34-10 to climb tow places in the latest World Rugby Rankings. NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – The World Rugby Organization has approved an international rugby test match...
View ArticleIngwe pick point against Ulinzi to go top
Ulinzi Stars’ Bonface Onyango against AFC Leopards striker Gilbert Fiamenyo.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya MACHAKOS, Kenya, Apr 5 – AFC Leopards went top of the Kenyan Premier League standings after picking a...
View ArticlePrisons draw record holders Ahly in Club Championship
Prisons who arrived in Tunisia just movements before the draw were conducted on Wednesday evening, were pooled in group B which also has University of Zimbabwe, hosts Marsa from Tunisia and Bajaia of...
View ArticleI have three offers to leave AFC, confirms Hall
AFC Leopards coach Stewart Hall instructing players during training.PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – In the wake of increasing speculation he could be on his way out of AFC Leopards four...
View ArticleJepkosgei – front-running her way into the record books
Joyciline Jepkosgei wins the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon (AFP / Getty Images) © Copyright. NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – Looking back, all the signs were there. Joyciline Jepkosgei stunned the athletics...
View ArticlePromoters refuse to confirm Pacquiao’s fight with Jeff Horn
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, 38, will face undefeated Australian Jeff Horn, 29, in Brisbane, Australia © AFP/File / TED ALJIBE SYDNEY, Australia, Apr 6 – Promoters refused to declare Manny...
View ArticleKenya up 10 places to sit 78th in FIFA rankings
Harambee Stars group photo before their friendly match against DR Congo on March 26 at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – The...
View ArticleLionesses into Series qualifiers quarters
Kenya Lionesses team preparing to form a ruck in their Hong Kong World Women’s Series qualifiers on Thursday, April 6, 2017.PHOTO/Kenya Rugby Union. NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – The Kenya Lionesses reached...
View ArticleKenya will host successful World U18 and CHAN – Uhuru
President Uhuru Kenyatta hands over the Queens Baton to athletes representatives David Rudisha and Milcah Chemos at the start of the Kenyan tour on April 6, 2017.PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu. NAIROBI, Kenya,...
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