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Stephen Rutto

Pregnant woman bleeds to death in botched 'cut'

An expectant woman has bled to death while her co-wife is in hospital following a botched female genital mutilation (FGM) in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Pregnant woman bleeds to death in botched 'cut'

Marathon designed to showcase Iten

Marathon designed to showcase Iten

Tuwei: Athletics is now suffering from effects of climate change

Tuwei: Athletics is now suffering from effects of climate change

Misoi elated after winning Sydney race before elevation to a major

Misoi elated after winning Sydney race before elevation to a major

Athletes taking it one step at a time ahead of Iten marathon

The third edition of Iten International Marathon will take place on Sunday.

Athletes taking it one step at a time ahead of Iten marathon

Olepaipai Homecare: A place of comfort for the elderly

The home for the elderly features a “memory room,” designed for therapy, where residents can engage in games like Scrabble and chess or play the piano to stimulate cognitive function.

Olepaipai Homecare: A place of comfort for the elderly

Evans Kapkea sworn in as Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor

Evans Kapkea sworn in as Uasin Gishu County’s third deputy governor; he replaces John Barorot who resigned in August.

Evans Kapkea sworn in as Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor

Angry residents threaten court action as water firm doubles tariffs

Eldoret residents pay 251 per cent more for water, with some paying as high as Sh7,000 as Eldowas says it needs to raise over Sh2.2 billion to overhaul the water and sewerage pipeline.

Angry residents threaten court action as water firm doubles tariffs

It's time to let go of the burden of gender violence

Dispute over property was cited as one of the major causes of GBV.

It's time to let go of the burden of gender violence

Iten marathon, only you can quench this thirst

The 2024 Iten international marathon is scheduled for November 24.

Iten marathon, only you can quench this thirst

Crisis deepens at Moi University as strike disrupts reopening

Lecturers protest reopening, demand leadership change and unpaid benefits as students reporting for classes met by ongoing staff strike and calls for reforms.

Crisis deepens at Moi University as strike disrupts reopening

Chemususu Dam 21km will be top class, organisers promise

Race Director Mathew Birir said athletes will contest for the 21km and 5km titles in the contest.

Chemususu Dam 21km will be top class, organisers promise

Kamar Etiang ready to step into new season like a real champ

The 22-year-old athlete says injuries disrupted his seasons for two years.

Kamar Etiang ready to step into new season like a real champ

You will inherit Raila's political base, ODM MPs assure Ruto

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma said the Nyanza region will pay back Ruto for supporting Raila's AUC chairmanship campaign.

You will inherit Raila's political base, ODM MPs assure Ruto

State expands digital space to create jobs for youth

More than two million smartphones have been assembled in the country as the government seeks to leverage on technology to create job opportunities.

State expands digital space to create jobs for youth

Rotich eyes glory in Frankfurt as he seeks to break 13-year-old record

Two male pacemakers will push Agnes Ngetich to a super-fast time at the Valencia Half Marathon.

Rotich eyes glory in Frankfurt as he seeks to break 13-year-old record

Two million smartphones assembled in Kenya, PS says

The Ministry of ICT has reported that more than two million smartphones have been assembled in Kenya.

Two million smartphones assembled in Kenya, PS says

Airlift programme that crashed with dreams of Uasin Gishu youth

A student studying in Finland said he opted to disassociate from an overseas education agency after discovering that he could pay his fees directly to the university’s bank accounts.

Airlift programme that crashed with dreams of Uasin Gishu youth

Boit, Misoi on a mission to help Kenya regain steeplechase grip

Among others, they believe Kenya has potential to reclaim lost glory in the men’s 3000m steeplechase.

Boit, Misoi on a mission to help Kenya regain steeplechase grip

Muoria: TVETs in a rush to meet global labour market demands

The Department of Technical, Vocational Education and Training has said the country will be ready to churn out graduates that will meet the demands of global industries in the next two years.

Muoria: TVETs in a rush to meet global labour market demands

Kipyegon Bett: Budding talent that was cut short after doping ban in 2018

26 year-old who died on Sunday after struggle with alcoholism was touted as the next David Rudisha.

Kipyegon Bett: Budding talent that was cut short after doping ban in 2018

Mecca of athletics gets ready for Africa cycling showpiece

Kenya is hosting the African cycling event for the first time.

Mecca of athletics gets ready for Africa cycling showpiece

Faith Kipyegon ends season in style with Athlos New York City win

Mary Moraa finished second behind Tsige Duguma in the 800m contest.

Faith Kipyegon ends season in style with Athlos New York City win

Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet awarded Golden Plates by American institution

Kipyegon and Chebet have been awarded following their outstanding performances and consistency in recent track seasons.

Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet awarded Golden Plates by American institution

Pain of alcoholism: IT student and varsity worker speak out

An ICT student and a Moi University worker are fighting to earn trust and rebuild their lives as they embark on a courageous journey of recovery from the grips of drug addiction.

Pain of alcoholism: IT student and varsity worker speak out

Chepsaita Cross Country upgraded to gold label

AK says foreign athletes have been invited to take part in the 2024 edition set for December 7.

Chepsaita Cross Country upgraded to gold label

You can't tax our offerings, Churches tell State

Several clerics have rejected plans by the government to tax offerings following the release of a report by a taskforce set up by President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

You can't tax our offerings, Churches tell State

Police launch probe into athlete's death in Kaptagat

Police have launched investigations into the death of an athlete in a hotel in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet county.

By 2 months ago

Police launch probe into athlete's death in Kaptagat

Stars promise more glory after lifting Diamond League trophies

Kenyan big shots Kipyegon, Chebet, Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi powered to victories at the final in Brussels.

By 2 months ago

Stars promise more glory after lifting Diamond League trophies

Battle royale as Kipyegon leads chase for glory in Brussels continues this even

Wanyonyi will be up against Canadian Marco Arop as he defends his 2023 Diamond League trophy.

By 2 months ago

Battle royale as Kipyegon leads chase for glory in Brussels continues this even

Main suspect in murder of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei succumbs to burns

Dickson Ndiema died last night at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret where he was undergoing treatment.

By 2 months ago

Main suspect in murder of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei succumbs to burns

Athletes continue to pay tribute to fallen Cheptegei

The Ugandan Olympic athlete was attacked in Trans Nzoia on September 1.

By 2 months ago

Athletes continue to pay tribute to fallen Cheptegei

After Zurich Diamond League, focus shifts to grand finale in Brussels

Beatrice Chebet, Mary Moraa and Jacob Krop claimed victories at Zurich Diamond League on Thursday night.

By 2 months ago

After Zurich Diamond League, focus shifts to grand finale in Brussels

Murder most foul: Family in tears after Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei succumbed to severe burns she suffered in an attack on Sunday, even as it emerged she had feared for her life in recent months.

By 2 months ago

Murder most foul: Family in tears after Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after she was set on fire by her partner on Sunday; she suffered 80pc burns, MTRH Clinical Services Director Owen Menach confirms.

By 2 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Chebet ready to show the way to glory once again as she races in Zurich

Timothy Cheruiyot and Reynold Cheruiyot will be facing Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 1500m showdown.

By 2 months ago

Chebet ready to show the way to glory once again as she races in Zurich

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei sustained 80 per cent burns, doctors say

MTRH Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist Dr Josephat Kerema says Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei sustained 80 per cent burns in the Sunday afternoon attack.

By 2 months ago

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei sustained 80 per cent burns, doctors say

Uphill task for a town that shuts down at 9pm to compete as city

Unlike other Kenyan cities, Eldoret is one city without traffic lights. It also has sewerage challenges especially when it rains.

By 2 months ago

Uphill task for a town that shuts down at 9pm to compete as city

Wanyonyi faces Arop once again in Silesia Diamond League meet

Arop, an Olympic silver medallist, was second behind Wanyonyi in the hotly contested win in Lausanne

By 2 months ago

Wanyonyi faces Arop once again in Silesia Diamond League meet

Do title deeds hold key to peaceful Kerio Valley?

The Ministry of Lands has announced the commencement of land adjudication where some clans have been battling for ownership.

By 2 months ago

Do title deeds hold key to peaceful Kerio Valley?

Olympic champ Wanyonyi threatens Rudisha's record

Race to 2024 Diamond League title takes shape ahead of the finals in Brussels on September 13-14.

By 2 months ago

Olympic champ Wanyonyi threatens Rudisha's record

Police launch probe into murder of KDF soldier

Police in Trans Nzoia county have launched investigations into the murder of a KDF soldier in Endebess on Wednesday night.

By 2 months ago

Police launch probe into murder of KDF soldier

Traders battle for control of lucrative fish business in Eldoret

Those opposing the Kisumu-based fish supplier are fish wholesalers while those in support of large-scale supplies were local consumers who lauded a move to set up several depots in Eldoret.

By 3 months ago

Traders battle for control of lucrative fish business in Eldoret

Tour guide-turned-athlete on a memorable mission

Amos Kimutai said many athletics coaches were producing world beaters, but did not have the necessary certification.

By 3 months ago

Tour guide-turned-athlete on a memorable mission

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