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Kenyan athletes shine in Tokyo, but anti-doping efforts remain in the dark
AFP, Published on 22/09/2025
» NAIROBI - Kenyan athletes may have shone at the world championships in Tokyo, winning seven golds, but persistent allegations of doping still cast a shadow as the global anti-doping agency threatens to sanction the east African country.
After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» NAIROBI - After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday.
Kenya's Ice Lions skate to win on East Africa's only rink
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» NAIROBI — Screeching off East Africa's only ice rink, the skates of Kenya's Ice Lions scatter frozen chips of ice as they celebrate their first title win in the capital Nairobi.
Making history and inspiring a nation
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 29/02/2024
» Two feats, which took place five days and some 15,000km apart, delivered timely reminders as to why golf continues to appeal to the masses where accomplishments sprinkled with touches of inspiration and historical proportions proved that the true essence of our sport is alive and well.
Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in road accident
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2024
» NAIROBI: Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in the Rift Valley on Sunday, cutting short the promising career of the only man to have run the endurance classic in less than two hours and one minute.
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» NAIROBI - Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death.
Omanyala heads to world athletics as organisers cope with US visa issues
AFP, Published on 15/07/2022
» NAIROBI: Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala on Thursday secured a last-minute visa to travel to the United States for the World Athletics Championships although he will have to start his 100m campaign just hours after arriving.
Africa's fastest man Omanyala to miss Worlds over visa delay
AFP, Published on 14/07/2022
» NAIROBI: Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala told AFP on Thursday he has given up on competing at the World Athletics Championships in the United States because of a delay in getting a visa.
Ghetto to Games: Kenya's Ongare takes swing at Tokyo
AFP, Published on 20/07/2021
» NAIROBI: A mother at 12, raised in Nairobi's gritty suburbs to survive by her fists, Christine Ongare dreams of becoming the first African woman to win an Olympic medal in boxing.
Safari Rally's return triggers excitement in Kenya
AFP, Published on 25/06/2021
» NAIROBI: Silent for 19 years, the Safari Rally returned to Kenya on Thursday with thousands of fans gathering in Nairobi for the landmark moment in Africa.