Athletics

The athletics community in Kenya is in mourning following the death of Joseph Chemuren, who served as the vice chairman of Uasin Gishu County for Athletics Kenya. Chemuren, who also held the role of an international technical official (ITO) in athletics, passed away, leaving a void in the sport. In …

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s fastest man, is intensifying his training regimen in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games season, set to kick off in February of the following year. Despite the December holidays, Omanyala emphasizes that he cannot afford to take a break, recognizing the busy schedule awaiting him from February …

Faith Kipyegon and Kelvin Kiptum, both representing Kenya, have been honored as Africa’s top athletes for the year 2023. Kipyegon garnered global attention with an exceptional year, setting three world records in the 1500m, 5000m, and one mile events. She also secured two gold medals at the World Championships in …

On Tuesday, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba inaugurated the inaugural athletes’ training camp in Isiolo County as part of the Talanta Hela Program. The launch marks a significant step in the Ministry of Sports’ broader initiative to foster grassroots athletics development, establishing the first-ever talent development center in the northern …