Kenya Announces 16-Athlete Team for World Athletics Road Running Championships
Kenya's roster features world 10km record-holder Agnes Ngetich and silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo among 16 athletes competing in various road running events.
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UNESCO Report Reveals Hurdles for Kenya’s Digital Content Creators
A UNESCO-supported study finds Kenya's digital creators influence public discourse yet often lack formal media training, face legal knowledge gaps, and experience online harms.
Athletics Kenya Promotes Gender Inclusion in Coaching and Leadership
Athletics Kenya is working to reduce the gender gap in coaching, officiating, and leadership, aligning with World Athletics' targets for female representation by 2029.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Cherotich, Charlton, Pathirage Shine in Athletics
Faith Cherotich, Devynne Charlton, and Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage delivered notable performances in steeplechase, hurdles, and javelin at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Kenyan Runners Sweep Vauban Mountain Trail at WMRA World Cup
Kenyan runners achieved podium sweeps in the World Mountain Running Association event in Briançon, France, with Njeri and Gitonga taking top honors.
Peter Chumba Makes History at 1986 World U20 Championships with 10,000m Victory
At the first IAAF World Junior Championships in 1986, Peter Chumba became the inaugural world junior 10,000m champion, later winning a 5000m double matched by a few elite runners.
Odira, Cheruiyot, and Kinyamal Shine at Kenyan Championships Before Commonwealth Games
Lilian Odira, Timothy Cheruiyot, and Wyclife Kinyamal secured victories at the Kenyan Championships in Nairobi, which also served as trials for the Commonwealth Games.
European Commission Unveils OceanEye to Strengthen Global Ocean Monitoring
OceanEye aims to boost global ocean monitoring by fostering international cooperation, securing investments, and promoting accessible ocean data to support sustainable ocean…
Refugee Teachers: Essential to Solving Global Teacher Shortages
UNESCO highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting refugee teachers to help meet the global need for educators and promote educational stability in crisis-affected…
Sabastian Sawe Returns to Defend Berlin Marathon Title After Historic Sub-2 Hour Win
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe, first to officially break two hours in the marathon, confirms return to the BMW Berlin Marathon on 27 September 2026 to defend his title.
Sabastian Sawe Returns to Defend Berlin Marathon Title After Historic Sub-Two-Hour Marathon
Sabastian Sawe, who recently became the first athlete to run a marathon under two hours officially, will return to the BMW Berlin Marathon to defend his title on 27 September.
UN Expands Nairobi Office with $340 Million Investment to Boost Africa’s Global Role
The United Nations inaugurates new office buildings and begins construction of a conference facility in Nairobi, aiming to increase presence and conference capacity in Africa.
Kenyans Atuya and Njeru Win Transvulcania Uphill at WMRA World Cup
Kenyan athletes Richard Omaya Atuya and Joyce Muthoni Njeru claimed victory in the WMRA Mountain Running World Cup’s Transvulcania uphill stage on La Palma, noted for its steep…
Kip Keino Classic Returns: Olympic Stars Headline Nairobi Continental Tour Gold
The seventh edition of the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi features Olympic and world champions across sprinting, hammer throw, and middle-distance events.
Kenyan Runners Triumph at São Brás Cross Mountain Running World Cup in Portugal
Ruth Gitonga Mwihaki and Michael Selelo Saoli secured victories at the São Brás Cross, the debut event of the WMRA Mountain Running World Cup in Portugal.
Half Marathon Distance, World Records, and Notable Athletes
The half marathon is a popular road running event of exactly half the marathon distance, featuring world records in men’s and women’s categories and prominent elite athletes.
2026 African Rally Championship Unveils Seven-Round Schedule
The 2026 African Rally Championship will feature seven rounds, including events in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania, according to the official FIA schedule.