Articles by Philip Muchiri

FKF President Nick Mwendwa together with his predecessor, Sam Nyamweya.Image/SportPicha

Nairobi businessman joins race for FKF’s top job

1302, October 16, 2019 (EAT)

With the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) County aspirants nominations entering Day Three at Kandanda House, former FKF Elections Board Member Steve Mw...

Ndalat Gaa to start X-Country season this weekend

1228, October 15, 2019 (EAT)

With the 2019 athletics track and field season done and dusted, focus now turns to cross country which will culminate with the 2020 Africa Cross Count...

Cheruiyot wants stringent measures to help improve Kenya’s performance

1024, October 7, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha Newly crowned 1,500m World champion Timothy Cheruiyot has called for stringent measures to increase the number of medals from ...

Three more gold up for grabs for Team Kenya on final day of Worlds

1413, October 6, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Three more gold medals are at stake for Team Kenya in the final day of the 2019 World Athletics Cchampionships here i...

Kipruto: In bagging bronze, I felt the loneliness as Ethiopians stuck to their plan

1328, October 6, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Kenya picked a total of four medals on the penultimate day of this year’s World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qata...

Kenya's Julius Yego competes in the men's javelin throw athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World ...

Javelin sensation Yego can’t wait to flex muscles in Doha

1220, October 5, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Former World Javelin champion Julius Yego cannot wait to flex his muscles as he enters the qualifying round of this yea...

Doha close shave gives Kipruto the jitters

1015, October 5, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Olympic champion Conseslus Kipruto said the stiff competition witnessed in the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the IA...

Kenyans resume medal hunt at Doha Worlds

1340, October 4, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Gold rush for team Kenya at the World Athletics Championship resumes today, at the Khalifa International stadium in Doh...

Cheruiyot braced for tougher battle at Doha Worlds

1250, October 4, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Timothy Cheruiyot said he expects a tougher battle in the 1500m semi-final after easing through during Thursday's heats...

Manangoi Jr braced for Doha Worlds showdown

1420, October 3, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Despite the absence of his elder brother Elijah who is the World 1,500m champion, youngster George Manangoi feels focus...

Obiri has belief after smooth advance to 5K final

1113, October 3, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar World 5000m Champion Helen Obiri is optimistic of a good show in this year’s World Athletics Championship final set f...

Muchiri: For Kenyans, Doha is home away from home

1428, October 2, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar If you're ever afraid of getting lost in Doha, do not worry just walk around wearing a branded Kenyan shirt, wrist band...

Obiri back to bury 10K setback in Doha

1251, October 2, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar With no medal on offer today for team Kenya, Day Six will be an easy day out for the Kenyan boys and girls who will be ...

Rotich shrugs off poor start to bag bronze for Kenya

2343, October 1, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Ferguson Rotich overcame a poor start in the 800m final to clinch bronze in the ongoing World Athletics Championship in...

Relentless and determined, Chepkoech now eyes Olympic gold

1309, October 1, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Beatrice Chepkoech, the newly crowned 3,000m steeplechase World champion says her victory was inspired by the heartache...

Conseslus Kipruto in the 3000m steeplechase at the IAAF Diamond League final in Brussels (PHOTO/...

Kipruto to lead Kenya’s charge in 3,000m steeplechase

1055, October 1, 2019 (EAT)

Philip Muchiri in Doha, Qatar Defending champion Conseslus Kipruto will lead Kenya’s onslaught in the 3,000m men steeplechase se...

Sparkling Chepkoech wins Kenya’s second gold at Doha Worlds

034, October 1, 2019 (EAT)

Beatrice Chepkoech is the new 3,000m steeplechase World Champion. Chepkoech ran a full solo race from start to finish registering a new Championship r...