Did Mashujaa Day organisers sideline athletes at city of champions?

A group of Kenyan athletes has raised questions about why they were not included in the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations that concluded in Eldoret on Tuesday.

By Stephen Rutto 14 days ago

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From tax relief to cheaper phones and internship: Ruto's plan to woo Kenyans

The President said the Government was upgrading the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, which would eventually be extended to Malaba.

By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago

Ruto uses Mashujaa Day to replace the 'hustler' tag with 'Usawa ni Sawa' slogan

President William Ruto has unveiled what could be his new political rallying call for the 2027 General Election as he leads the last Mashujaa Day in his first term as head of state.

By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago

Kenya, Ethiopia athletics rivalry plays out at Mashujaa Day

Abiy said that Kenya and Ethiopia had demonstrated through athletics that competition and cooperation could go hand in hand.

By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago

Mvurya says Sports Act amendment will help to bring major reforms

Kenya is reviewing its sports and anti-doping laws in a fresh push to reform the sector and address challenges like doping and poor governance.

By Stephen Rutto 19 days ago

Coe says Kenya fully supports preps for 2029 Nairobi event

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says Kenya has secured the government’s full support to prepare Nairobi for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

By Stephen Rutto 20 days ago

Mbadi says Ebola hasn't reached a level to attract emergency funding yet

Mbadi stated that the two reported cases in the country could be traced and did not meet the threshold for classification as an outbreak.

By Stephen Rutto 19 days ago

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Ruto's North Rift tour puts spotlight on stalled mega projects

Modern markets, affordable housing, sports facilities, roads and water projects are among the initiatives lined up for commissioning or launch during the tour.

By Stephen Rutto 22 days ago

Why 2027 Beijing World Championships are crucial for Nairobi

Beijing 2027 offers Nairobi vital lessons ahead of the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

By Stephen Rutto 23 days ago

Kipchoge joins the list of tireless legends after win

Eliud Kipchoge ended a three-year winless run with a course-record victory at the Melbourne Marathon, proving age is no barrier to elite competition.

By Stephen Rutto 24 days ago

Chumba hopes to shine once again in Lisbon

Zablon Chumba is returning to Portugal to defend his Lisbon Marathon title after a brilliant race last year.

By Stephen Rutto 26 days ago

Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reforms

Abraham Mutai was suspended as the AK Central Rift regional chairman in an announcement delivered by his secretary, Kennedy Tanui, during a media briefing in Eldoret.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Why athletes and coaches want urgent reforms ahead of AK polls

Athletes and coaches are pushing for urgent Athletics Kenya reforms, including direct voting rights, stronger representation and greater transparency in the federation’s governance.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Fresh storm over AK constitution review as reform battle drags on

There seems to be no end in sight in the battle for a new constitution at Athletics Kenya (AK).

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Youths condemn political exploitation, launch national movement

Kenyan youth have launched the Sitatumika movement to reject political exploitation, discourage election violence and promote peaceful, issue-based participation ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Suspension of regional chairman triggers a storm at Athletics Kenya

The suspension of Central Rift Athletics Kenya chairman Abraham Mutai, has, in the last few days, exposed an implosion in the sport’s governing body's top ranks.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race

Athletics stars are eyeing glory in the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, expected to be Kenya's final major 42km contest this year.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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How key players contributed to Nairobi winning bid for world meet

Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships was driven by coordinated efforts from athletics officials, government leaders and technical teams.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse

Sports competitions across volleyball, football and athletics have been lined up in Eldoret, Iten and Kapsabet ahead of the annual heroes’ day at the City of Champions on October 20.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Another world record for Ngetich as Kenya bags medals in Copenhagen

Agnes Ngetich wrote another chapter of her stellar athletics career when she stormed to a world record at the closing day of the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

How Hussein steered Kenya to World Champs bid triumph

When the World Athletics Council declared Nairobi the official host of the 2029 World Championships, one man was quietly following the historic announcement from a hospital bed.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Three men die, several injured in fuel tanker night explosion

Three people have died and others remain critically injured after a fuel tanker exploded in Turbo, Eldoret, as people gathered around the overturned vehicle.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Historic World Championships hosting continues to excite athletics fraternity

The historic decision to award Kenya the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships continues to ignite excitement among distance running stars and legends.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Seven patients in critical condition after oil tanker explosion

Hospital Chief Executive Officer Philip Kirwa on Friday said the seven who are currently in critical condition were among 22 casualties received at the facility on the fateful night.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Nairobi awaits the world with open arms

Nairobi will make history in 2029 as the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships, presenting Kenya with a major opportunity to showcase its athletics heritage.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kabawa still waiting for resettlement 29 years after catastrophic El Nio, even as another deluge looms

Dark clouds on the horizon signal not just a deluge in Kabawa village, Elgeyo Marakwet County, but another potentially catastrophic run-off.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Family loses fourth member as Mau Summit crash death toll rises to seven

The death toll in the September 5 tragic road crash in Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway has risen to seven after one more person died

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Sh19 million up for grabs in each race as world stars battle in Budapest

World-class athletes, including several Kenyan stars, converge in Budapest for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, with Sh19 million at stake in every race.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Young refugee athletes ready for the first Youth Olympics on African soil

Young refugee athletes are set to make history at the first Youth Olympics to be held on African soil in October.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Wanyonyi to anchor Kenyan cast in chase for glory at Ultimate show

Emmanuel Wanyonyi will be among 381 global stars who are eyeing glory and the ultimate Sh9 million winner’s prize money.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

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Extension services now just a tap away for Nandi farmers

Farmers are often driven to desperation, and in most cases, obtaining timely information is a nightmare for food producers.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Cherotich and Wanyonyi stamp authority at Brussels finals

The brilliant duo was among six Diamond League champions who erased meeting records on the opening day of the two-day finals.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Wanyonyi's record ratified as he got ready for Brussels final

During the historic July moment, Wanyonyi became the first athlete in almost 27 years to break the men’s 1000m world record.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Kenyan stars keen to outsprint rivals in Diamond League grand finale

The undisputed favourites will be under pressure to deliver jaw-dropping performances as they blaze King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium in the 2026 Diamond League grand finale.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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From love to lies and bullets: Inside Eldoret City's darkest secrets

Eldoret has recently earned a reputation as a home of merry-making and partying, but beneath the city’s vibrant nightlife, clandestine affairs are increasingly coming to the fore

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Hunt for glory as stars descend on Brussels for Diamond League trophies

A lot will be at stake as global stars converge in Brussels tomorrow and Saturday for the finals of the 2026 Diamond League circuit in Brussels, Belgium.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

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Government secures Sh10.6 billion for Thwake Dam phase 1 completion

Construction works at the Thwake Multipurpose Dam resumed officially on Tuesday after a nearly two-year hiatus, Water Secretary Eng. Samuel A.O. Alima announced

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Rotich wins inaugural St Luke's golf tournament at Eldoret Club

Michael Rotich handed a much-needed victory at the inaugural St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital Golf Tournament played at the nine-hole Eldoret Club on Saturday.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Police officer allegedly shoots woman dead near Eldoret State Lodge

A police constable has allegedly shot dead a woman at an officers' bar near Eldoret State Lodge.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Spare no one in war against goons, Kindiki tells Murkomen

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to deploy the same energy he used to tackle banditry in the North Rift to deal with goons.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago