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Stephen Rutto

Kenya lines up stars for Africa Championships in Cameroon

The country topped the charts with 23 medals at the 22nd edition in Mauritius.

Kenya lines up stars for Africa Championships in Cameroon

Inspired Kipchoge eager to wear another crown at Olympic Games

Inspired Kipchoge eager to wear another crown at Olympic Games

Kilifi MCA to face manslaughter charges

Kilifi MCA to face manslaughter charges

Is this the fall of Kenya's fastest rising star?

Is this the fall of Kenya's fastest rising star?

More doping sanctions on the way as ADAK flexes muscle

The anti-doping agency suspended 33 athletes on Tuesday evening.

More doping sanctions on the way as ADAK flexes muscle

Focus on Olympics trials as stars post mixed results in Stockholm

Kenyan stars faced strong challenge from British and Ethiopian athletes.

Focus on Olympics trials as stars post mixed results in Stockholm

Stockholm meet is next stop for Kenyans in race to Paris Games

Jebitok will be back to her 1500m specialty after lining up in 3,000m race in Oslo Diamond League.

Stockholm meet is next stop for Kenyans in race to Paris Games

Kenyans eye glory in Oslo Diamond League meet

Timothy Cheruiyot to renew rivalry against Norway's Ingebrigtsen as Waithaka faces Cheptegei.

Kenyans eye glory in Oslo Diamond League meet

Beatrice Chebet, the smiling assassin

She broke the 10,000m World Record and booked her place in Team Kenya to Paris.

Beatrice Chebet, the smiling assassin

ADAK says most of Paris-bound athletes tested

Athletes eyeing the 2024 Paris Olympics will have been tested three times ahead of the Games.

ADAK says most of Paris-bound athletes tested

Elgeyo Marakwet to train over 500 athletics coaches

The County disclosed that the athletics coaches would be trained during the August holiday.

Elgeyo Marakwet to train over 500 athletics coaches

Doctor's rise from intern to CEO of MTRH

Dr Kirwa was appointed MTRH CEO last Friday, replacing Wilson Aruasa, whose term officially ended late last year.

Doctor's rise from intern to CEO of MTRH

Iten set for another thrilling marathon in November

The race starts in Chororget in Keiyo South and ends in Iten town.

Iten set for another thrilling marathon in November

EACC recovers Sh3.2 billion prime property in Eldoret

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Sh3.2 billion prime public property grabbed by powerful individuals in Eldoret town.

EACC recovers Sh3.2 billion prime property in Eldoret

Moraa hoping for victory dance in Doha meeting

Chebet highlights the women’s 5,000m contest in the third Diamond League meet.

Moraa hoping for victory dance in Doha meeting

How toxic social media obstructs athletes

Social media has no boundaries and respect. Eliud Kipchoge was mentally tortured and that really affects mental health, which is crucial in sport, meaning performance declined

How toxic social media obstructs athletes

Peres says preparation will be key as she eyes Olympic gold in Paris

London Marathon champion will be hoping to retain the Olympic title she won at Tokyo Olympics.

Peres says preparation will be key as she eyes Olympic gold in Paris

Kipruto says he will follow in Kipchoge's footsteps in Paris

Eliud Kipchoge will be going for a third title while Kipruto will be eyeing his first gold.

Kipruto says he will follow in Kipchoge's footsteps in Paris

Mutiso: From a humble life in Makueni to eyeing gold in Paris

At the Paris Olympics, the 27-year-old will be chasing Olympic glory alongside Eliud Kipchoge and Benson Kipruto.

Mutiso: From a humble life in Makueni to eyeing gold in Paris

Kipchoge makes the final cut in Team Kenya to Paris Olympics

Peres Jepchirchir will lead a decorated team of women comprising Hellen Obiri and Brigid Kosgei.

Kipchoge makes the final cut in Team Kenya to Paris Olympics

Chepkoech eyes another win as Kenyans chase glory in China

Beatrice Chepkoech took the 3,000m steeplechase crown in Xiamen last Saturday.

Chepkoech eyes another win as Kenyans chase glory in China

Legends and fans add colour to Eldoret City Marathon

Tecla Chemabwai, the first woman to represent Kenya at the Olympics in 1968 was conspicuously present.

Legends and fans add colour to Eldoret City Marathon

Kipchirchir delivers third Eldoret City Marathon victory

Athletes endured a chilly morning in Eldoret as they battled for glory in fifth edition of race.

Kipchirchir delivers third Eldoret City Marathon victory

Kenyan stars impress at Kip Keino Classic

Moraa led Nelly Chepchirchir and Vivian Kiprotich to a 1-2-3 podium dominance.

Kenyan stars impress at Kip Keino Classic

800 athletes set sights on glory at Eldoret race

Luke Kiprop, the surprise winner of the 2023 Iten International Marathon is looking to stamp authority once again.

800 athletes set sights on glory at Eldoret race

Witnesses recall the moment KDF chopper crashed in a peace farm

Witnesses say the KDF chopper flew in a zigzag pattern and the propeller stalled before coming down and bursting into flames on the 40-acre farm.

Witnesses recall the moment KDF chopper crashed in a peace farm

Eldoret City Marathon to have a bigger 10km fun run

Fans that will not be on the streets of Eldoret will follow the action live on KTN News.

Eldoret City Marathon to have a bigger 10km fun run

KDF bosses feared dead in Kerio Valley chopper crash

KDF chopper with unknown number of occupants on board crashes in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet, authorities say.

KDF bosses feared dead in Kerio Valley chopper crash

Experienced athletes set to face upcoming stars at Eldoret City Marathon

A number of Ugandan athletes will be hoping to beat Kenyans on Sunday.

Experienced athletes set to face upcoming stars at Eldoret City Marathon

Eldoret City Marathon stars have gone ahead to rule global contests

The race’s 'Adopt an Athlete’ campaign seeks to sponsor a number of upcoming marathoners eyeing glory in the Sunday showpiece.

Eldoret City Marathon stars have gone ahead to rule global contests

Officials say course is ready for Eldoret City Marathon action

The course showcases iconic spots such as Kipchoge Keino Stadium and suburbs.

Officials say course is ready for Eldoret City Marathon action

Governor Rotich appoints Kibaki's aide to economic team

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has appointed former President Mwai Kibaki’s aide Nick Wanjohi to his administration’s budget and economic forum.

Governor Rotich appoints Kibaki's aide to economic team

Kiprotich, Leboo eyeing glory at Eldoret City Marathon

The 2024 edition will be staged on Sunday April 21.

Kiprotich, Leboo eyeing glory at Eldoret City Marathon

Eldoret is set for another thrilling City Marathon

Winners of the 42km contest will walk away with Sh3.5 million each - one of the biggest prizes in Africa.

By 2 months ago

Eldoret is set for another thrilling City Marathon

Fear intensifies as Kerio cattle bandits continue to wreak havoc on villagers

The number of those killed or injured by bandits in the Kerio Valley belt continues to rise despite fresh security measures to curb runaway insecurity.

By 2 months ago

Fear intensifies as Kerio cattle bandits continue to wreak havoc on villagers

Show of class as Kenya tops World Cross Country again

Kenya successfully defend team title after bagging gold medals from women’s senior race, mixed relay and junior men.

By 2 months ago

Show of class as Kenya tops World Cross Country again

Star names chase glory at World Cross in Belgrade

Kenyan stars hoping to once again dominate global meeting in Belgrade.

By 2 months ago

Star names chase glory at World Cross in Belgrade

Kenyan stars ready for World Cross showdown in Belgrade

The country’s athletes have won 334 medals since 1973.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan stars ready for World Cross showdown in Belgrade

Chesta shines as curtains fall on Rift Valley DTTCs games

Chesta won against hosts Mosoriot in a hotly contested men’s volleyball final.

By 2 months ago

Chesta shines as curtains fall on Rift Valley DTTCs games

Kenya hoping to defend World Cross Country title in Belgrade

Beatrice Chebet will team up with 10km world record breaker Agnes Ngetich and rising star Emmaculate Anyango.

By 2 months ago

Kenya hoping to defend World Cross Country title in Belgrade

Thrilling set of matches as Rift Valley teams eye national contest

The national games set for June will adopt an Olympic model.

By 2 months ago

Thrilling set of matches as Rift Valley teams eye national contest

40 students receive sponsorship courtesy of tree planting drive

School sells tree nearly 10,000 tree seedlings annually, whose proceeds go towards helping of needy students.

By 2 months ago

40 students receive sponsorship courtesy of tree planting drive

It's time to honour the late Kiptum with Olympic medals

French sports envoy Ducroquet says Miramas is yearning to welcome Team Kenya.

By 2 months ago

It's time to honour the late Kiptum with Olympic medals

40 students receive sponsorship courtesy of tree planting initiative

The school's principal Florence Natembeya said the 40 students will be sponsored through the climate mitigation initiative.

By 2 months ago

40 students receive sponsorship courtesy of tree planting initiative

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