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NOC-K grants scholarships to athletes in preparation for Olympics
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1119, January 19, 2021 (EAT)
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) on Monday issued Olympic scholarships worth Sh2.4 million to six Kenyan athletes in a bid to bolster t...
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The unfinished race: Kimetto, Jelimo to Rudisha…what went wrong?
By Isaac Swila,
1449, January 5, 2021 (EAT)
Isaac Swila in Nairobi Sandra Lamwaka in Kampala Gilbert Kiprotich in Eldoret David Rudisha is an “A class'' athlete, but it’s debata...
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Emotional reunion as AK honours Kenya’s pioneer athletes
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1958, December 15, 2020 (EAT)
Chief athletics writer, at Nyayo Stadium Emotions ran high as old friendships were rekindled at the Athletics Kenya (AK) 70th anniversary celebration...
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Sony Music Africa appoints Christine Mosha to lead East Africa Region Marketing and Artist Development
By Citizen Reporter,
1641, December 15, 2020 (EAT)
Sony Music Entertainment Africa has appointed Christine Mosha, known as ‘Seven’, to lead Marketing and Artist Development for the East Africa regi...
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Governors Mandago, Kahiga in attendance as AK celebrates 70th anniversary
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1523, December 15, 2020 (EAT)
Pomp and colour has been the dominant theme as Athletics Kenya celebrates its 70th anniversary, currently ongoing at the Nyayo National Stadium with m...
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KTB rewards London Marathon star duo with vacation treat
By Mkalla Wa Mwambodze,
1232, December 8, 2020 (EAT)
Kenya Tourism Board(KTB) has rewarded two Kenyan athletes - Brigid Kosgei and Ruth Chepngetich with a five-day holiday treat for their exceptional per...
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Boost for Kenyan athletes as Steeplechase, 5000m returns to Diamond League
By Reuters,
1837, December 4, 2020 (EAT)
Kenyan athletes will finally breathe a sigh of relief after the organisers of the Diamond League announced the reinstatement of key events that were d...
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Tuwei optimistic ahead of World Athletics Awards
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1340, December 4, 2020 (EAT)
With the 2020 World Athletics Awards ceremony set to be held virtually on Saturday, Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei is confident AK will ...
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Obituary: Argentine genius Maradona saw heaven and hell
By Reuters,
2030, November 25, 2020 (EAT)
World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius w...
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Jepchirchir on course for World Athletics award
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1057, November 25, 2020 (EAT)
World Half marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is among the five finalists for the Female World Athlete of the Year award 2020. In the final shortl...
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Olympics: Bach projects confidence in Tokyo Games
By Reuters,
1447, November 16, 2020 (EAT)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach expressed confidence on Monday that the Tokyo Games will be held successfully next year, even ...
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Olympics: Bach’s Tokyo visit is a reminder of long road ahead
By Reuters,
1613, November 13, 2020 (EAT)
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will welcome Thomas Bach next week with a spring in their step, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) preside...
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Kenyan trio nominated for World Athletics award
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1421, November 3, 2020 (EAT)
The Kenyan trio of world 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri, Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon and Half Marathon world record holder Peres Jepchirchir ...
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Cheruiyot shortlisted for World Athletics award
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1414, November 2, 2020 (EAT)
World 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot is the only Kenyan in the ten-man shortlist for the 2020 Male World Athlete of the Year award. This year’s...
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World Athletics Indoor Tour to expand in 2021
By World Athletics,
1313, October 31, 2020 (EAT)
The World Athletics Indoor Tour will offer enhanced competition opportunities next year with the introduction of three tiers of competition – Gold, ...
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SWILA: Government continued ban on contact-sports a slap on the face
By Isaac Swila,
1342, October 3, 2020 (EAT)
@ISAACSWILA The much touted sports return guidelines are eventually here with us after Sports Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Amina Mohamed announced...
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Kipchoge lands Laureus ambassadorial role
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1808, September 16, 2020 (EAT)
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge is the newest ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good- a global charity that supports children and young...
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Why Nairobi Continental Tour has been named ‘Kip Keino Classic’
By Gilbert Kiprotich,
1441, May 27, 2020 (EAT)
Gilbert Kiprotich, Chief Athletics Writer The World Athletics Continental Tour meeting slated for Nairobi on September 26 has been named after legend...
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Kipchoge: The humble home life in rural Kenya behind remarkable athletic success
By Agencies,
1826, April 25, 2020 (EAT)
In the lush green gardens of Eliud Kipchoge's training retreat in the Kenyan highlands, the greatest distance runner of all time is describing the dus...
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The dire effects of Covid-19 on Kenya’s sports journalists
By Isaac Swila,
1952, August 20, 2020 (EAT)
SPECIAL REPORT Isaac Swila Under normal circumstances, Jacob Icia, Gilbert Kiprotich, Ernest Mkalla, Geoffrey Mwamburi, Godfrey Ashiali, Luqm...
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