SPORTS NEWS

Kipyegon Bett, a 26-year-old Kenyan athlete, passed away on Sunday at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County after battling an illness. His career, which began with great promise, was ultimately overshadowed by controversy and challenges. Bett's rise in athletics was meteoric. Just two years after…

Dikembe Mutombo, the iconic Hall of Fame centre renowned for his distinctive finger-wagging gesture after blocking shots, has died at 58 due to brain cancer. The NBA announced his passing on Monday, noting that Mutombo spent his final moments surrounded by family. His battle with a brain tumour,…

Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed a significant shift in stadium development and maintenance strategies, advocating for the implementation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Addressing the National Assembly on September 23, Murkomen emphasized the crucial need for…

Kenya's Olympic gold medalist in the 800m event Emmanuel Wanyonyi has shared the inspiring story of his journey to athletic stardom. His path was marked by challenges that nearly led him to abandon his aspirations. Wanyonyi's transformation from a youth living in poverty to an Olympic champion…

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, two of Kenya's most accomplished athletes, have been honoured by the Academy of Achievement in New York. The recognition took place during the prestigious Dinner of the Golden Plate Awards Ceremony at the Lincoln Center on September 22. President William Ruto,…

President William Ruto has lauded the unifying role of sports in Kenya. At the flagging-off ceremony on Thursday for the Junior Starlets' pre-World Cup tour in Spain, Ruto urged Kenyans to support the team, stating that sports are a powerful force for national unity. He praised Kenya's immense…

Dickson Ndiema, the former partner of deceased Ugandan athlete Rebeca Cheptegei, has died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. Ndiema has succumbed to burns covering 30 per cent of his body. He had been in the Intensive Care Unit following an altercation in which he allegedly set…

After a tough loss for Manchester United, Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge visited their Carrington training ground to bring some brightness. The visit came at a crucial time for the Red Devils who had just suffered a demoralizing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. Liverpool's manager Arne Slot…

The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars is gearing up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers which commence on Friday. However, the team faces a challenge as they must play their home matches abroad due to the absence of FIFA-approved stadiums in Kenya. Consequently, their…

Kenyan motorsport prodigy Amaan Ganatra continues to make waves in the international racing scene, building upon his impressive performances in the Kenya National Autocross Championship. His recent return to the British motorsport arena has further solidified his reputation as a rising star in the…