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Athletics events expected to make waves in 2026

Athletics casts are spoilt for choice as an action-packed 2026 offers numerous opportunities for them to continue to rule the roost.

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Ruto promises hustlers better times in 2026, declares war on drug abuse

President William Ruto promised more benefits for hustlers in 2026 through subsidised agriculture and increased job opportunities in the housing and roads infrastructure sectors.

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2025: A year that Elgeyo Marakwet witnessed deadliest mudslides

The mudslides, which swept through three wards on November 1, 2025, displacing at least 200 families, were among the deadliest in a county renowned for its scenic hanging valleys.

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Mudavadi hits back at former CJ Maraga over referendum push

Mudavadi maintained that the country’s constitution will be amended in 2027 through a referendum alongside the Election in August 2027.

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How Kenyan athletics stars pumped billions into the economy

A big chunk of the prizes came from the Diamond League series, World Championships and World Marathon Majors.

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Record-breaking year as Kenyan athletes dominate 2025

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet showed their class by shattering records.

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How doping tormented Kenya and crushed many careers in 2025

Big names fell by the wayside as the fight against banned substances continued.

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Another golden chapter: Faith Kipyegon on record-defining 2025

She shattered her own 1500m record and defended her world title in Tokyo.

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Family raises foul play suspicions in death of Former Likuyani MP Kibunguchy

Walubengo insisted that there was foul play in the death of Kibunguchy, who was a doctor practising in Eldoret and Likuyani.

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How Kenya's athletics superstars dominated global events in 2025

The country ranked second after the USA at the World Championships.Warning shots were fired at Diamond Leagues and World Marathon Majors.

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Mirriam wins 10,000m as KU are crowned hockey champs

Kibabii’s Daisy Cheptoo settled for second place in 45:54.49, while Anastacia Lubala of Maseno completed the podium in 46:24.50.

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Equity, KCB set to retain their Eldoret volleyball tourney titles

DCI, who finished second in the women’s contests last year, are also returning to Eldoret.

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Kiriago and Mutinda rule university games as USIU also triumph

Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret.

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Equity, KCB set to defend their Eldoret Volleyball tournament

Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament.

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Defending champs KU held by UoE as varsity games kick off in Eldoret

Defending champions Kenyatta University were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret.

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Oburu: Ruto-ODM alliance set till 2027

He did not, however, state whether the party would support Ruto’s bid for a second term as President.

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Gospel and secular stars electrify the third Kalenjin Music Festival

Artists from both music and comedy, as well as humanitarian figures, converged at the Eldoret Sports Club on Saturday for awards that recognised standout performances in 2025.

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Beyond the training ground: How coach Ruth Bundotich is nurturing stars to global glory

She was named the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year on November 29. 10km world record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich is among her protégés.

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Will Chebet and Kipyegon be denied another award?

The two Kenyans have been nominated for Diamond League Moment of the Year.

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Rise in Tvet enrolment raises quality concerns

TVET enrolment has surged by 139 per cent over the past three years, putting pressure on existing learning infrastructure and facilities.

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Athletes battle for honours at Chepsaita meet

International athletes are chasing gigantic dreams as they battle for honours at the 2025 The Great Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu.

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Korir faces Lemma in battle for Valencia marathon glory

Kenyan who has won Chicago and Boston marathons is a late entrant in the race.The race has always produced fast times and the same is expected on Sunday.

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World champ Jepchirchir headlines Valencia Marathon

This Sunday, a superfast field of women will be on a history-making mission at the 2025 Valencia Marathon in Spain.

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Missing Tinderet MP aspirant found in Uganda, says he was abducted at gunpoint

Mwanthe said fresh investigations into the politician's disappearance have commenced. 

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World Athletics awards fuel superstars campaign to shine in 2026

Wanyonyi, Serem and Sawe were awarded by the global governing body.

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Iten town set to win more athletes hearts as it hosts its own marathon

Legendary athletes will be among enthusiasts cheering stars in the fourth Iten International Marathon today.

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It's time for Iten Marathon 10km race to showcase new road stars

Top finishers in the 42km will walk away with Sh1 million winning prize.

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Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course

Athletics stars are set to conquer Iten International Marathon’s Chororget-Iten course on Sunday.

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Chepsaita: AK to decide on Team Kenya participation

Athletes from 41 countries will be battling for glory in the 2025 edition of Chepsaita Cross Country

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Home of Champions ready to host Iten Marathon on Sunday

Iten’s chilly mornings and challenging altitude notwithstanding, athletics stars are setting their sights on the race’s Sh1 million top prize money in the 42.195km contest.

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Marakwet mudslides renew calls to relocate residents as 31 buried

Death toll of the November 1 tragedy stands at 41. The region has witnessed over three landslides since 2019.

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Duale says Sh50b new referral hospital in Eldoret will be manned by KDF

The project will gobble a whopping Sh25 billion in the first phase, which was expected to kick off in 2014.

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Burials for mudslides victims begin as more bodies expected

Governor says first funeral to be held today while the majority will be buried Friday.

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Why contentious issues threaten to slow the pace of AK's constitutional review, reforms

Contentious issues are threatening to cause another push and pull in the race to reform Athletics Kenya (AK) through a review of its current constitution.

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Chandaria Foundation, Standard Group donate to mudslide victims

Sh1m flour support will aid families who lost their homes, livelihoods in the tragedy.

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Prestigious Iten race to honour mudslide victims

Organisers yesterday announced that the 2025 edition will be staged on November 30.

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How bandits drove residents to landslide-prone Kerio Valley

A team of local rescuers has become heroes in the mission to save lives and recover the bodies of people buried in debris.

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How stroke of luck saved hundreds in deadly Elgeyo mudslide disaster

Locals who survived the disaster now describe the giant boulder as the lucky rock that saved a populous trading centre from devastation.

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How banditry drove Marakwet families into a death trap: Inside the mudslide tragedy

Locals who lived in the rolling fields of Kerio Valley were pushed by perennial cattle rustling raids to settle and farm on the Marakwet escarpments.

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World Athletics Council criticised after Chebet, Kipyegon miss out on global awards final list

Many athletics enthusiasts expected the double world champion to make it to the final.

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