Bett tests positive for EPO

By Agencies,

Kipyegon Bett, Kenya’s world 800m bronze medal winner, has tested positive for the banned blood booster erythropoeitin (EPO). The Athletics Kenya...

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Kenya wants no discrimination in new IAAF anti-doping rules

By Reuters,

Doping is a global menace and there should be no discrimination in the tough new anti-doping rules announced by the sport’s governing IAAF at its co...

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Boxer Agina ‘safe and sound’ in Australia-Kameta

By Charity Wanja,

There is need for proper boxing infrastructure to tap promising talent in the country, the Boxing Association of Kenya president John Kameta has said....

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Asbel Kiprop faces four-year ban after failed drug test

By Reuters,

Former Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop could face a four-year ban following official confirmation that he tested positive for a banned blood-booster....

Asbel Kiprop , Olympic marathon champion Jemimah Sumgong , Rita Jeptoo

Kenya ‘cannot confirm’ Kiprop failed drug test

By AFP,

Athletics Kenya on Thursday refused to confirm or deny reports claiming former Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop failed an out-of-competition drug t...

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Mountain racing trials halted on court orders

By Charity Wanja,

A tug of war has ensued between Athletics Kenya (AK) and former marathoner Jacob Yator who has turned to court seeking to have the inaugural National ...

Kipchoge: the marathon gift that keeps giving

By Carol Kones,

As he continues to conquer every field, any doubt that stepping up from track to road running is Eliud Kipchoge's best ever career decision continues ...

Eliud Kipchoge

Kenyan boxer goes missing in Australia

By Charity Wanja,

EXCLUSIVE Kenyan boxer Brian Agina has gone missing in Gold Coast, Australia, just after the completion of the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Gam...

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Yego eyes Gold Coast sunshine with potent Team Kenya

By Charity Wanja,

Expectations are high as the last contingent of Team Kenya departs the country on April 8 ready to conquer the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Aust...

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Tennis duo upbeat as team jets out for Commonwealth Games

By Charity Wanja,

The second batch of Team Kenya comprising of Table Tennis players and part of National Olympic Committee of Kenya (Nock) officials led by president Pa...

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Echesa warns against sexual violation in camps, promises stern action

By John Kyanda,

Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has ordered quick investigations into the alleged sexual abuse cases among teenagers in athletes training camps...

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Rape of athletes: Government orders probe

By Citizen Reporter,

By Gakenyi Mwangi The government has ordered a probe over reported cases of sexual harassment by coaches and officials relating to athletes. This fo...

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Running with hyenas

By Charity Wanja,

World over, Kenya is known for its prowess in athletics especially in the middle and long distance races. This success hasn’t come easy but through ...

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Team Kenya set travel dates as facility conundrum bites hard

By Charity Wanja,

The first batch of Team Kenya for the Commonwealth Games will jet out on March 24 for Australia while the marathoners will be the last to depart on Ap...

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African champ Lekuta targets more success in Finland

By Charity Wanja,

Africa Under-20 800m champion Solomon Lekuta will be targeting a first global title at the World Under-20 Championships scheduled for July 10-15 in Ta...

Solomon Lekuta

Kenya to send 132 athletes to Commonwealth

By Philip Muchiri,

Kenya will be sending 132 sports men and women to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Speaking after returning to Kenya from...

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AK fury over Kosgei’s mistreatment in Warsaw Marathon

By Charity Wanja,

Athletics Kenya (AK) has expressed its disappointment with Warsaw Marathon organizers for risking Recho Kosgei’s life after she collapsed 800m to th...

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Billboard sparks anger over ‘racist’ connotation

By Charity Wanja,

Athletics enthusiasts are urging the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the IAAF World Under-18 Championship to pull down a controversial billboard a...

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AK rubbishes damning leaked ABP report on top athletes

By Charity Wanja,

Athletics Kenya (AK) has urged athletes to ignore a report leaked by Fancy Bears hack team on Thursday morning, with several top track and filed ath...

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Rudisha to debut in 1000m as Kipruto pulls out

By Charity Wanja,

Two-time Olympic 800m Champion David Rudisha joins five other Olympic gold medalist at the Ostrava Golden Spike, an IAAF World Challenge Meeting in th...

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