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Kenyan Athletes Awarded Live Geese after Winning Chinese Marathon

Two Kenyan athletes were amazed after receiving live geese as prizes for winning a marathon in China. Mathew Kiprotich and Naomi Kakoko, who emerged victorious in the men's and women's categories, were each awarded a…

Nov 28, 2024

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Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Tyson in Controversial Boxing Event

The boxing world on Friday witnessed a contentious spectacle as social media personality Jake Paul claimed victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a highly publicized bout in Texas. The match, which dre…

Nov 16, 2024

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Murkomen Refutes Claims of Stranded Amputee Squad at Frankfurt Airport

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended his support to the Kenyan women's Amputee team following their remarkable performance at the inaugural Amputee Women's World Cup in Colombia, where they secured…

Nov 15, 2024

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Wife of Slain Kenyan Athlete Charged with Murder, Two Others Implicated

The deceased former Kenyan athlete Samson Kandie's wife Rose Chepkemboi Rotich has been charged with his murder along with two other individuals. The Eldoret High Court heard the details of the case, where Rotich, Jam…

Nov 12, 2024

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Kenyan Football Coach Sentenced to Life in Prison for Defilement of Young Players

Kenyan football coach Peter Muriithi has been sentenced to life in prison for the egregious crime of defiling young players under his care. The Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) today presented comp…

Nov 8, 2024

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Kenyan Trio Dominates NYC Marathon as Chepkirui Claims Victory

The 2024 New York City Marathon witnessed a commanding performance in the women's division, with Kenyan athletes securing a remarkable sweep of the podium positions. In a thrilling finish, Sheila Chepkirui emerged vic…

Nov 3, 2024

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Big Money Awaits Kenyan Stars at New York Marathon

The 2024 New York City Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, November 3, promises to showcase an exceptional field of elite athletes competing in one of running's most prestigious events. The iconic 26.2-mile course, windin…

Nov 2, 2024

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Kenyan Athlete Learns Tough Lesson in Customs Compliance

Athletics Kenya (AK) has emphasized the importance of adhering to customs duty regulations for imported sports equipment. Barnaba Korir, AK's Director of Youth and Development, states that athletes, their management…

Oct 16, 2024

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Kenya's Chepngetich Shatters Women's Marathon World Record in Chicago

The Chicago Marathon today witnessed an extraordinary feat as Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women's marathon world record with an astonishing performance. Crossing the finish line in an unofficial time of two…

Oct 13, 2024

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Kenyan Athlete Kipyegon Bett Dies at 26 After Controversial Career

Kipyegon Bett, a 26-year-old Kenyan athlete, passed away on Sunday at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County after battling an illness. His career, which began with great promise, was ultimately overshadowed by controversy a…

Oct 7, 2024

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NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

Dikembe Mutombo, the iconic Hall of Fame centre renowned for his distinctive finger-wagging gesture after blocking shots, has died at 58 due to brain cancer. The NBA announced his passing on Monday, noting that Mutomb…

Oct 1, 2024

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Kenya Seeks Private Investors Help in Stadium Maintenance

Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed a significant shift in stadium development and maintenance strategies, advocating for the implementation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Addressi…

Sep 26, 2024

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From Borrowed Shoes to Olympic Gold: Emmanuel Wanyonyi's Incredible Journey

Kenya's Olympic gold medalist in the 800m event Emmanuel Wanyonyi has shared the inspiring story of his journey to athletic stardom. His path was marked by challenges that nearly led him to abandon his aspirations. Wa…

Sep 25, 2024

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Kenyan Olympians Kipyegon and Chebet Honoured at Prestigious Golden Plate Awards

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, two of Kenya's most accomplished athletes, have been honoured by the Academy of Achievement in New York. The recognition took place during the prestigious Dinner of the Golden Plate…

Sep 23, 2024

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Kenya's First World Cup Football Team Departs for Training

President William Ruto has lauded the unifying role of sports in Kenya. At the flagging-off ceremony on Thursday for the Junior Starlets' pre-World Cup tour in Spain, Ruto urged Kenyans to support the team, stating th…

Sep 19, 2024

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Rebecca Cheptegei's Ex-lover Dickson Ndiema Dies at Moi Hospital

Dickson Ndiema, the former partner of deceased Ugandan athlete Rebeca Cheptegei, has died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. Ndiema has succumbed to burns covering 30 per cent of his body. He had been i…

Sep 10, 2024

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Marathon Legend Kipchoge Inspires Man United Squad at Carrington

After a tough loss for Manchester United, Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge visited their Carrington training ground to bring some brightness. The visit came at a crucial time for the Red Devils who had just suffered a de…

Sep 7, 2024

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Harambee Stars Face Zimbabwe in Afcon Qualifier

The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars is gearing up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers which commence on Friday. However, the team faces a challenge as they must play their home matches a…

Sep 5, 2024

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Third Place Triumph for Kenyan Driver in Competitive UK Rallycross

Kenyan motorsport prodigy Amaan Ganatra continues to make waves in the international racing scene, building upon his impressive performances in the Kenya National Autocross Championship. His recent return to the Briti…

Aug 25, 2024

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Kenyans Celebrate as World Athletics Council Bans Bahrain from Recruiting Athletes Until 2027

Kenyans are celebrating following the World Athletics Council's decisive action to ban Bahrain from recruiting athletes until 2027. This ruling comes on the heels of Winfred Mutile Yavi's victory at the Paris Olympics…

Aug 22, 2024