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Nene upbeat about defending 400m title at Kip Keino Classic
South African sprint sensation Zakithi Nene is out to defend his throne in the Kip Keino Classic on Friday.
By Game Yetu 4 days ago
Nene upbeat about defending 400m title at Kip Keino Classic
I'm ready to face off with Ruto in 2027, Owalo says
Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has said he is ready to square it out with President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential elections.
By Game Yetu 4 days ago
I'm ready to face off with Ruto in 2027, Owalo says
Organisers promise a special Eldoret City race on Sunday
Eldoret City Marathon’s One Mile elite race will be uniquely special, organisers said on Monday, as preparations for the Sunday showdown entered the homestretch.
By Game Yetu 6 days ago
Organisers promise a special Eldoret City race on Sunday
Allegiance switch refusal brings into focus tough regulations
The refusal by a World Athletics panel to allow global stars to transfer their allegiance to Turkey is bringing into focus the tight regulations that guide the switching of citizenship.
By Game Yetu 9 days ago
Allegiance switch refusal brings into focus tough regulations
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic
Top Kenyan and global athletes are bracing for a high-stakes showdown at the Kip Keino Classic set for April 24 in Nairobi, with expectations running high ahead of the evening meet.
By Game Yetu 11 days ago
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race  at Kip Keino Classic
Inside Eliud Kipchoge's ambitious plans
Athletics legend and two-time Olympic champion and 11-time winner at world marathon majors is opening a new chapter in his career.
By Game Yetu 13 days ago
Inside Eliud Kipchoge's ambitious plans
Why Eldoret City Marathon fun run will be special
In this year’s edition of Eldoret City Marathon, a massive family and corporate 10km fun run is expected to pull the largest crowds ever.
By Game Yetu 13 days ago
Why Eldoret City Marathon fun run will be special
Bishop Kimengich tells government to stop the culture of goons
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Dominic Kimengich has asked state agencies to restore order.
By Game Yetu 14 days ago
Bishop Kimengich tells government to stop the culture of goons
Kamworor now dreaming big ahead of London Marathon
Geoffrey Kamworor hopes to use the world marathon major as a stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
By Game Yetu 16 days ago
Kamworor now dreaming big ahead of London Marathon
Eldoret City Marathon: At 52 Joyce Kirui is not about to stop
Kirui is fresh from a 15km masters runner-up finish in Kapsabet early in March, a performance which she says was part of preparation for the Eldoret City Marathon.
By Game Yetu 19 days ago
Eldoret City Marathon: At 52 Joyce Kirui is not about to stop
Eldoret City Marathon in race to attain World Athletics label
For the last eight years, the race that has pulled the biggest crowds to Eldoret City has maintained its unique status and stature.
By Game Yetu 22 days ago
Eldoret City Marathon in race to attain World Athletics label
Over 462,000 new IDs uncollected, PS Belio reveals
PS Belio Kipsang reveals that over 462,000 new national IDs remain uncollected amid ongoing voter registration.
By Game Yetu 24 days ago
Over 462,000 new IDs uncollected, PS Belio reveals
Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration
More than 462,000 new Identity Cards remain uncollected in national registration bureau offices across the country.
By Game Yetu 25 days ago
Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration
Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting
Athletes have been invited to take part in national trials at Ulinzi Sports Complex from Thursday next week.
By Game Yetu 25 days ago
Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting
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Pain of chasing glory as Kenyan athletes battle in the classic distance
Some athletes can inflict pain on others by sustaining killer tempos from start to 30km, but start slowing down from 32km after establishing comfortable leads.
By Game Yetu 26 days ago
Pain of chasing glory as Kenyan athletes battle in the classic distance
American dream: How youngsters battle for tickets to US universities
Athletes compete to beat qualifying times and not for podium spots. More than 170 athletes battled for slots at Complete Sports time trials.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
American dream: How youngsters battle for tickets to US universities
Kenyans back home from world meet empty-handed
It is the second time in a row that Kenya has not medalled at the World Indoor Championships.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Kenyans back home from world meet empty-handed
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Kenya in race to join India and China in adoption of traditional medicine
Kenya aims to join India and China in adopting traditional herbal medicine, with plans to integrate medicinal plants into hospital treatments pending regulatory approval.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Kenya in race to join India and China in adoption of traditional medicine
Kenya's challenge in 2026 World Indoor Championships comes a cropper
Oketch fails to win medal in Poland but improves national record. Krop, the solo Kenyan in the men’s 3000m finished fourth.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Kenya's challenge in 2026 World Indoor Championships comes a cropper
World Indoor show kicks off with tough battles expected
Kenya has a squad of six athletes who are chasing glory at the global meet. Indoor records set to be broken as stars race for top honours in Poland.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
World Indoor show kicks off with tough battles expected
Race towards 2026 Eldoret City Marathon begins
A roadmap to the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon has been drawn as the City of Champions gets set for what is expected to be another thrilling contest in April.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Race towards 2026 Eldoret City Marathon begins
AIU's new intelligence-gathering tool to tighten noose on cheats
The fight against doping has entered a new phase following the unveiling of a two-way intelligence-gathering tool designed for reporting cheats in athletics.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
AIU's new intelligence-gathering tool to tighten noose on cheats
More Kenyan stars defy age to shine at city marathons
Kenya’s athletics stars who are aged above 40 years are continuing to tear up the rulebook with their dominance at well-oiled marathons.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
More Kenyan stars defy age to shine at city marathons
Leaders defend push to reduce maize acreage in country's breadbasket
A push to reduce maize acreage in parts of Uasin Gishu that have produced grain for decades is gaining momentum despite calls for the status quo in Kenya’s breadbasket.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Leaders defend push to reduce maize acreage in country's breadbasket
Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers
The legacy of Wesley Korir and John Korir makes the Los Angeles Marathon significant today.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers
Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences
The most severe sanction is the life ban imposed on Beatrice Toroitich.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences
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Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya–Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.
By Game Yetu 1 month ago
Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Will Kenya get it right on indoor racing this time?
Agence Francaise de Developpement and NBA Africa celebrated the Basketball Experience Teachers’ Awareness Day in style yesterday at Nyayo Stadium Basketball Court.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Will Kenya get it right on indoor racing this time?
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Where is Sila Kibet? Soy family in desperate search for kin who vanished 4 years ago
A family in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, is desperately searching for their relative who vanished in Mombasa four years ago.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Where is Sila Kibet? Soy family in desperate search for kin who vanished 4 years ago
Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon
Athletics stars are getting set for another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon set for April 26.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon
Bishop Kimengich decries worrying stifle of free speech
Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has raised alarm over what he calls a growing attempt by authorities to suppress free speech ahead of next year’s general elections.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Bishop Kimengich decries worrying stifle of free speech
Why Faith Kipyegon is making waves after winning 10km debut
Kipyegon, who is nicknamed the smiling assassin, is following in the footsteps of her training mates, among them two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Why Faith Kipyegon is making waves after winning 10km debut
Wanyonyi confident of stellar shows this season despite faltering in Eldoret
The 800m Olympics champion hopes to continue his stunning performances in the Diamond League circuit.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Wanyonyi confident of stellar shows this season despite faltering in Eldoret
What Faith's transition to road racing means to athletics family
Faith Kipyegon put into action her long distance running dream, winning her 10km road race debut at the Monaco Run in an imposing 29:46 victory.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
What Faith's transition to road racing means to athletics family
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Why Rift Valley politicians are fighting over kingpin role
A declaration by Talai elder Christopher Koyogi that Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and Emurua Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno were Kalenjin kingpins has kicked up a storm in Rift Valley.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Why Rift Valley politicians are fighting over kingpin role
ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate Valentines
Kenyans across the country and lovers marked yesterday's Valentine's Day celebrations with flowers, romantic gestures, and a display of compassion and community outreach.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate Valentines
Ngetich and Korir reign supreme at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country
John Korir dethroned holder Daniel Ebenyo while Agnes Ngetich defended her title just weeks after bagging World Cross Country gold.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Ngetich and Korir reign supreme at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country
Athletics stars set for a tough battle for honors at Sirikwa Classic
Stars are converging for what is expected to be a thrilling fifth edition of Sirikwa Classic World Cross-Country Tour in Eldoret on Saturday.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Athletics stars set for a tough battle for honors at Sirikwa Classic
Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governors
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi urges senators and governors to hold talks to avoid public disputes over committee summons.
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governors
Kenyans hope things will look up at World Indoors in Poland
Kenyan casts have delivered mixed results ahead of the global showpiece that will be staged in Kuyavian-Pomerarian, Poland, 
By Game Yetu 2 months ago
Kenyans hope things will look up at World Indoors in Poland