Bernard Cheruiyot
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Hail Sergeant Lilian Odira! 800m world champion
“It’s a great achievement to Lillian and the department also. I sincerely thank Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh at the Kenya Prisons.”
ADAK welcomes doping conviction of Indian teen Aman Malik
Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku sentenced Malik to three years in prison after finding him guilty on four charges linked to possession and handling of banned substances. He was also fined Ksh1 million or serve an extra 12 months in jail.
NOC-K Executive Board meets, charts road to LA 2028
The Board also set November 2025 for the Presidents and Secretary Generals Annual Seminar, which will discuss governance, sports development, and Kenya’s pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Kenya bags silver and bronze at World Mountain Championships
Two-time world champion Patrick Kipng’eno settled for bronze, while reigning Mountain Running World Cup champion Philemon Kiriago placed 17th in the 6km uphill contest that launched Day 1 of the global showpiece.
Lilian Odira: From Cross-Country grind to world 800m champion
Her final test came at the Diamond League in Silesia, Poland (August 15–16). Against Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, Odira clocked a lifetime best 1:56.52 for second, with Hodgkinson taking the win in 1:54.74. That race proved she was ready for the global stage.
Unbowed Yego promises to bounce back after Tokyo disappointment
Despite Yego’s setback, Tokyo proved challenging even for other stars. Defending champion Neeraj Chopra exited early after an 84.03m throw.
Kenya’s world beating athletes make triumphant return from Tokyo
Supporters, government officials and Athletics Kenya leaders thronged Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to celebrate Team Kenya triumph.
Sorrow as former steeplechase star Jairus Birech dies at 32
In 2014, he clocked a blistering 7:58.41 in Brussels, placing him among the all-time top 10 steeplechasers. His victories spanned major Diamond League cities including Rome, Oslo, Lausanne, Birmingham, and Monaco.
Peres Jepchirchir returns to a heroic welcome after bagging marathon gold
Jepchirchir’s résumé is among the most decorated in distance running: Olympic marathon champion, two-time World Half-Marathon champion, holder of three world records, and winner of two World Marathon Majors (New York 2021, Boston 2022). Now she is also a world champion....
Sebastian Sawe takes bold anti-doping step ahead of Berlin Marathon
“I am tired of reading what people write in the press and on social media. There is always doubt or an accusation when the athlete is a Kenyan. I recognize doping is a big problem in our country, and denying it would be a mistake,” Sawe was quoted by Citius Mag.