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NBA Opens New Office in Nairobi

The NBA officially opened its first office in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 29th. This move is part of the NBA's ongoing efforts to enhance the development of basketball in the country. In September, Kenya and the NB…

Nov 30, 2023

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Kenyan Skier Quest for Winter Olympics Glory

Kenya hopes to have a young athlete representing them in the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024. At just 16 years old, Issa Laborde possesses a relentless love for skiing and a fervent dream of competing in…

Nov 23, 2023

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Age-Defying Victory: Priscilla Biwott, 58, Secures Gold in 5,000M at Africa Masters Athletics Championships

Priscilla Biwott, a 58-year-old marathon runner, on Thursday secured Kenya's first gold medal in the 5,000m race at the 14th Africa Masters Athletics Championships in Pretoria, South Africa. In the category of women's…

Nov 17, 2023

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Kenya Fencing Federation Points Finger at Alexandra Ndolo Over Excessive Demands

The Kenya Fencing Federation has responded to Alexandra Ndolo, a fencer originally from Germany, criticizing her unreasonable demands and negative attitude in her runup to the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The fede…

Nov 12, 2023

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Kenyan Defender Stars in Bristol City's Win Over Sheffield Wednesday

Bristol City emerged victorious in a close match against Sheffield Wednesday, the Championship's last-place team. Harambee Stars hopeful Zach Onyego Vyner displayed an impressive performance during the game. The Owls…

Nov 5, 2023

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Ban Lifted for Kenyan-Born Athlete Who Renounced Her Kenyan Citizenship

Norah Jeruto, a former Kenyan athlete who relinquished her Kenyan citizenship to represent Kazakhstan, is set to make a comeback to the racing scene after her temporary suspension was lifted. On Friday, the Sports Dis…

Nov 3, 2023

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Eliud Kipchoge 'Not Suprised' by Kelvin Kiptum's World Record

The double Olympic marathon champion Eluid Kipchoge says he is not surprised by Kelvin Kiptum's breaking his marathon world record. Receiving the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, Kipchoge highlighted the competi…

Oct 21, 2023

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Kenyan Marathoner Daisy Cherotich Suspended for 4 Years

Daisy Cherotich, a long-distance runner from Kenya, has been handed a four-year suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to doping. This comes barely a week after another Kenyan runner was issued a decade-…

Oct 20, 2023

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New Dawn for American Football in Kenya as Kasarani Set to Host NFL Flag Championships

A momentous clash is on the horizon as ten teams gather at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani for a unique opportunity to participate in the upcoming Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida next February. Taking…

Oct 18, 2023

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Kiptum Breaks Kipchoge’s Record in Stunning Fashion at Chicago Marathon

Kelvin Kiptum emerged as the new marathon record holder by shattering Eliud Kipchoge's record during his triumphant victory at the Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2023. The reigning London Marathon Champion surpassed e…

Oct 8, 2023

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Eliud Kipchoge Rules Berlin Again!

On Sunday, Eliud Kipchoge secured his fifth Berlin Marathon victory, finishing the 42km race in two hours, two minutes, and forty-two seconds. Ethopia's Derseh Kindie closely trailed renowned Kenyan runner Eliud Kipch…

Sep 24, 2023

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13-Year-Old Kenyan Striker Telvin Chweya to Train in Barcelona, Spain

13-year-old lethal striker Telvin Chweya will feature in Nastic Soccer Academy training in Barcelona, Spain starting in September. Chweya who plays for Nakuru City Academy said he is overjoyed having landed an opport…

May 5, 2023

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Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum Breaks Men’s Record at London Marathon

Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum on Sunday bagged the London Marathon title in a time of 2 hours 1 minute and 26 seconds, becoming the second-fastest marathon runner in history. Kiptum, who ran the fastest-ever debut marathon in…

Apr 23, 2023

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Kenyan Evans Chebet Wins Back-to-Back Boston Marathons

Kenya’s Evans Chebet on Monday won his second straight Boston Marathon in an unofficial time of 2 hours 5 minutes and 54 seconds, the third-fastest time in race history. The 34-year-old beat his 2:06:51 finish in 2022…

Apr 17, 2023

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Kenyan Male Chess Player Caught Competing as a Woman

Kenyan chess player Stanley Omondi is staring at a lengthy ban from the sport after he disguised himself as a woman to compete in the women’s section of the 2023 Kenya Open Chess Championship held at the Sarit Expo Ce…

Apr 14, 2023

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Kipchoge Eyes a Course Record at Boston Marathon on Sunday

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge will be targeting the course record when he makes his Boston Marathon debut on April 17th. Winning Boston would put the 38-year-old two-time Olympic marathon champion at five out of six titles i…

Apr 10, 2023

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3,000m Steeplechase World Champion Norah Jeruto Suspended for Doping

Kenyan-born Kazakhstani athlete Norah Jeruto has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping violation. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday that Jeruto has been suspended "for the use of a Prohi…

Apr 8, 2023

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Kenya’s Hellen Obiri Smashes New York City Half Marathon Record

Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri won the New York City Half Marathon title on Sunday, setting an event and course record. The two-time world 5000m champion clocked 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 21 seconds, eclipsing the standard s…

Mar 19, 2023

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Two Foreigners Among Suspects Arrested in Kenya Football Match-Fixing Probe

A Kenyan and two foreigners suspected of manipulating football matches in Kenyan football leagues for betting purposes have been arrested. The suspects, Russian Akhiad Kubiev, Ugandan Bernard Navendi and Kenyan Martin…

Mar 11, 2023

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Kenyan Athlete Betty Lempus Banned for Five Years Over Doping

Kenyan long-distance athlete Betty Wilson Lempus has been banned for five years over doping. Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday that the 31-year-old runner was banned for using the banned substance t…

Jan 26, 2023