Author: By Stephen Rutto

Kenyan stars had last harvested seven medals from the 2015 Beijing show, a number that was matched in the Tokyo event, which came to a close on Sunday. Published Date: 2025-09-23 08:41:32 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-22 08:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-22 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Kenya will be hoping that the trio of Mary Moraa, Lilian Odira and Sarah Moraa will sweep the podium. Published Date: 2025-09-21 10:48:59 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

In the minds of athletics enthusiasts across the globe, the is debate who, between Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon, is the queen of 5000m. Published Date: 2025-09-20 09:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Sabastian Kimaru Sawe, the fastest marathoner this year, is in Berlin to attempt to rewrite history in the mens marathon. Published Date: 2025-09-20 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Kenyas 800m women cast displayed brilliance as it sailed through to the final of the two-lap race in the ongoing Tokyo World Championships. Published Date: 2025-09-19 20:12:09 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi has postponed her ambition of a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Published Date: 2025-09-19 20:04:44 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The athletics fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the news that 3000m steeplechase star Jairus Birech had died on Thursday night. Published Date: 2025-09-19 14:51:26 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

More than 300 potential athletes have been assembled for the inaugural event dubbed Cheptigit-German Cross Country Run, organisers have said. Published Date: 2025-09-19 07:41:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-17 08:06:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The duo fiercely contested for titles in the Diamond League series. It was a disappointing outing for Kenya in the world marathon contest. Published Date: 2025-09-16 07:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The final also features Kenyan stars Nelly Chepchirchir and Dorcus Ewoi. Published Date: 2025-09-16 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The fastest Kenyan man in the final, Ishmael Kipkurui finished fourth. Beatrice Chebet won Kenyas first gold medal in the event on Saturday. Published Date: 2025-09-15 04:22:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The fastest Kenyan man in the final, Ishmael Kipkurui finished fourth. Beatrice Chebet won Kenyas first gold medal in the event on Saturday. Published Date: 2025-09-15 04:22:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Peres defeated Ethiopian Tigst, who shattered her women-only world record at the London Marathon in April. Published Date: 2025-09-15 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The 1500 world record holder took the top place (4:00.34) in the Heat, while Ewoi (4:00.65) followed in second place. Published Date: 2025-09-15 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

At 1.30am on Sunday, the start gun will be going off and women marathon stars representing their respective nations will stomp the streets of Tokyo. Published Date: 2025-09-13 19:17:45 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-13 19:09:34 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

It was three-time champion Faith Kipyegons moment to make a statement in round one of the women’s 1500m at the World Athletics Championships which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday. Published Date: 2025-09-13 18:52:56 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-13 18:41:02 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Like during the Olympic Games, athletics enthusiasts will have to be awake until early hours of the morning to follow some races. Published Date: 2025-09-12 07:29:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

They will be looking to continue the momentum set by legends in a number of races. A number of Team Kenya stars have already arrived in Tokyo for the World Championships. Published Date: 2025-09-11 12:57:09 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-07 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Last year, Samwel Chebolei Masai and Loice Chekwemoi of Uganda were crowned winners. Published Date: 2025-09-05 06:15:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Javelin thrower Irene Chepkemboi will be the first Kenyan woman to compete at World Championships. Published Date: 2025-09-05 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-05 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Wanyonyi and Cherotich are among track athletes hoping to cement their status ahead of the Tokyo World Championships. Published Date: 2025-08-28 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-27 09:43:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Agnes Ngetich and Mercy Oketch dominated 5000m and 400m races on Friday night saying after their Brussels meet victories, their eyes were firmly on the Tokyo World Championships. Published Date: 2025-08-24 08:02:25 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-22 08:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-21 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

18-year-old Phanuel Koech will be teaming up with Timothy Cheruiyot and Reynold Cheruiyot. Published Date: 2025-08-20 10:03:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-15 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Kenyan-born US marathoner Betsy Saina is set to fly her adopted countrys flag in Tokyo. Published Date: 2025-08-14 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Two women, with the most decorated CVs in track racing – four-time world champion Faith Kipyegon and double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet are lining up in Silesia this Saturday. Published Date: 2025-08-13 09:56:31 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-12 17:12:40 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-12 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-11 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-08 17:28:36 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-08 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-06 09:19:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Team Kenya to Tokyo will be training in Eldoret as Nairobi facilities host Chan matches and training sessions. Published Date: 2025-08-05 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Team Kenya to Tokyo will be training in Eldoret as Nairobi facilities host Chan matches and training sessions. Published Date: 2025-08-05 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

An expert says the move by top marathoners not to take part in World Championships raises questions about who has the say between manager and the federation. Published Date: 2025-08-01 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-30 06:21:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

She will be teaming up with record holders Beatrice Chebet and Agnes Ngetich in the womens 10,000m at the World Championships from September 13-21. Published Date: 2025-07-29 13:05:42 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-27 09:53:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Alongside Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, the long distance star will double at the World Championships. Published Date: 2025-07-25 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-24 06:19:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-23 14:58:25 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-23 07:11:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-22 18:12:44 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Beatrice Chebet and Mary Moraa among big shots invited for the action set to be staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Published Date: 2025-07-21 10:45:36 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Multiple national champions Cheptil was still awaiting the outcome of a jury before facing either St Patricks Iten or Chepsaita Boys in the volleyball contest. Published Date: 2025-07-12 11:30:09 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

There was no room for mistake as teams sailed to the semi-finals of the Rift Valley Secondary School Sports Association games in Eldoret. Published Date: 2025-07-11 12:30:20 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-07-09 11:11:19 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The country is using the Eugene Diamond League meet to select the mens 10000m and womens 5000m teams to the Tokyo World Championships set for September. Published Date: 2025-07-05 09:15:39 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Jobo defeated Bwake Boys 1-0 at the final played at Chebisaas Boys in Uasin Gishu.The match was stopped for over half an hour after fans stormed the pitch, demanding penalty for Bwake Published Date: 2025-07-02 21:32:05 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Although Faith Kipyegon missed the under-four-minute mark by 6.41 seconds during the Nike Breaking4, the athletics world still celebrated the four-time world champion. Published Date: 2025-06-28 09:18:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-06-26 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

On June 12, she threw a mammoth 60.31m in the womens javelin at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US. Published Date: 2025-06-24 10:44:58 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-06-21 15:58:05 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Taskforce charged with reviewing sports policy and laws is currently gathering views from stakeholders across the country.  Published Date: 2025-06-20 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

The eighth leg of the Diamond League circuit will see French star Alice Finot also pose a strong challenge in the event to be staged at the Stade Charlety. Published Date: 2025-06-20 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Taskforce charged with reviewing sports policy and laws is currently gathering views from stakeholders across the country.  Published Date: 2025-06-19 16:13:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Mama Tekla Yano, 38, wife of Lab technologist Edward Kipchumba Terer (centre), accompanied by her family members, reacts while speaking with the media in Eldoret on June 11, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] As a section of Kenyans took to the streets on Tuesday to demand justice for slain teacher Albert Ojwang, another family in North Rift is in pain after two relatives were abducted by people believed to be police officers. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters…

Mary Moraa settled for a second place in womens 800m.Nyagah and Ekalale finished fifth and sixth respectively in womens 3000m. Published Date: 2025-06-17 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Kenyas Faith Kipyegon is chasing history of becoming the first woman to run under four minutes. Published Date: 2025-06-16 12:23:03 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Wanyonyi, a world silver medallist, said on Thursday night that he was going to use the Stockholm meet to tie up loose ends in a world championships year. Published Date: 2025-06-15 06:36:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Under-20 and 18 stars have produced stellar performances at the North Rift regional track and field championships at the Transcend Talent Academy in Trans Nzoia. Published Date: 2025-06-14 18:49:22 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Small Faith, as she is commonly known, shocked Bahrains Winfred Yavi once again in Oslo after edging her in a head-to-head contest in Doha last month. Published Date: 2025-06-13 20:05:50 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

A number of those finding themselves in trouble have admitted to taking banned substances while others battled to save their careers. Published Date: 2025-06-13 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ran the second-fastest time in 5000m after a similar feat in 3000m in Rabat last month. Published Date: 2025-06-07 17:00:28 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Beatrice Chebet is fresh from a historic performance in Rabat, Morocco.Former World Champion Timothy leads the Kenyan charge in the mens 1500m. Published Date: 2025-06-06 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard

Slain Catholic priest, Fr Aloise Bett of St Mulumba Catholic Church, Kerio Valley, who was shot dead on Thursday, May 22, 2025. [Courtesy] The mystery surrounding the death of Catholic priest, Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, deepened on Saturday after the church revealed that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had visited him twice before he was brutally murdered. Bett was shot and killed on May 22, 2025, in Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet County, while on his way to his parish after attending a meeting. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none!important}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px…

Slain Catholic priest, Fr Aloise Bett of St Mulumba Catholic Church, Kerio Valley, who was shot dead on Thursday, May 22, 2025. [Courtesy] On January 5th, the first Sunday of this year, slain Catholic Priest Allois Cheruiyot Bett gained prominence during his evangelical duties in the troubled Kerio Valley. Fr Bett was shot dead by assailants shortly after leading a sermon for a Small Christian Community in the remote village of Kabartile, near Tot in Elgeyo Marakwet County. He had been speaking at an interdenominational prayer service attended by President William Ruto, where he emphasized his mission in the Kerio…

Slain Catholic priest, Fr Aloise Bett of St Mulumba Catholic Church, Kerio Valley, who was shot dead on Thursday, May 22, 2025. [Courtesy] A Catholic priest was on Thursday shot dead in Kerio Valley. The slain priest, identified by the police as Fr Aloise Bett, was ambushed and shot dead near Kapkain Primary School in Tot, Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, at about 1 pm as he headed to the venue of a small Christian community sermon near the scene of the shooting. Elgeyo Marakwet police commander Peter Mulinge said the priest had parked his vehicle along the Chesongoch-Tot-Liter…

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei briefs the media in Eldoret yesterday. May 16, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei wants the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deregistered. Cherargei yesterday claimed that the new formation was a mere regional outfit which doesn’t meet the threshold of a national party, and should be delisted by the Registrar of Political Parties. “Under the Political Parties Act, a political party should have at least 24 functional offices across the nation before registration. We are telling the registrar of political parties to be very keen. Where are DCP offices…

Faith Chesang 23, after receiving her certificate during Kenya prison’s service rehabilitation graduation program at the Eldoret GK prison on Apr 13, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] From November last year, Faith Chesang, a grocery seller from Turbo in Uasin Gishu County, has been in remand at the women’s prison for allegedly neglecting her two-year-old daughter. The 23-year-old faced charges of infringing child rights to healthcare, an offence she denied until recently when she was acquitted. Her husband, who was found guilty is serving five years in the Eldoret Main Prison. Her release from prison, however, marks the start of a painful quest to find the child who…

A construction firm has threatened to sue a financial institution, alleging that it has lost at least Sh100 million from its bank account through suspicious transactions. Published Date: 2025-04-12 05:40:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source: The Standard