Athletics Kenya Stories

Mandatory registration for Kenyan athletes introduced by Athletics Kenya
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 09, 2025

Athletics Kenya has introduced a mandatory registration system for all athletes and support personnel in a bid to enhance service delivery and streaml...

Government pledges ruthless fight against merchants of harmful drugs in athletics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The Deputy President further highlighted the role of sports in fostering national unity and praised athletes for their contributions to the country's...

Kenya’s Emmaculate Anyango banned for six years over doping
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 22, 2024

Kenyan runner Emmaculate Anyango has been handed a six-year ban after testing positive for banned substances, including testosterone and EPO. Her resu...

Athletics Kenya hits back at unjustified scrutiny of Ruth Chepngetich's Chicago record
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 16, 2024

Athletics Kenya has criticized what it calls “unwarranted scrutiny” of Ruth Chepngetich following her record-breaking win at the Chicago Marathon. The...

Former steeplechase champion Clement Kemboi found dead in Iten
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 07, 2024

Former 3,000-meter steeplechase champion Clement Kemboi, 33, was found dead in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, in what police suspect was a suicide. Cou...

Kenyan athletics mourns former World U20 champion Kipyegon Bett
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 07, 2024

Kenya’s athletics community is reeling from the tragic loss of former World U20 800m champion Kipyegon Bett, who passed away at 26. Bett, a bronze med...

Athletics Kenya urged to finalize audits and lead in election integrity by CS Murkomen
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 02, 2024

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Athletics Kenya (AK) to set a precedent in its upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing the importa...

Athletics Kenya launches online registration of athletes
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 25, 2024

The registration aims to have a unified system that captures all Kenyan athletes' data.

Faith Kipyegon triumphs as day one of Kenyan Olympic trials thrills
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 15, 2024

Day 1 of the Kenyan Olympic Trials saw Kipyegon’s stunning comeback, Cheruiyot’s thrilling win in the 1500m, and an unexpected upset for Moraa in the...

Kenyan athlete Lucy Mawia hit with three year ban for doping
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 02, 2024

The cross-country star's results from recent competitions have been invalidated due to the detection of multiple prohibited substances.

Kenyan Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui missing on Mt Everest
Rama Mohammed  |  May 22, 2024

Rescue efforts are underway for the missing Kenyan climbers and others that were reported missing

Athletics Kenya issues warning as AIU implements stricter out-of-competition testing
Michael Kirwa  |  May 01, 2024

Kenyan athletes aiming to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics must now undergo a minimum of three out-of-competition tests by July 4, 2024, or face exc...

Peres Jepchirchir smashes women-only world marathon record in London
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 21, 2024

There is no doubt that after this victory, Jepchirchir has her sights set on defending her title at the Olympic Games in Paris later in the year.

More Than Just a Kit: The design process of Kenya’s Olympics’ athletics kit
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 15, 2024

Sportswear manufacturer Nike recently released the official kit for Team Kenya athletes for the upcoming Paris Olympics

AK chief lauds World Athletics’ KSh 6.4 million cash reward for Olympic gold medalists
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 11, 2024

World Athletics recently announced the enticing prize monies that await podium finishers at the upcoming Paris Olympics

Court orders Athletics Kenya officials to vacate positions for fresh elections
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 07, 2024

The High Court has ordered Athletics Kenya officials, including Chairman Lt. Gen. Jackson Tuwei, to vacate offices immediately. It has also directed a...

Star marathoner Kelvin Kiptum's burial moved to Friday
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 20, 2024

Athletics Kenya announced the change via X on Tuesday, saying its offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in Kiptum's honour. 

Hundreds honour athletics prodigy Kelvin Kiptum in Eldoret funeral procession
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 22, 2024

Kiptum's coffin was carried in a hearse through the streets of Eldoret town with some people singing and others holding burning candles. 

Kenyan athletics icon Henry Rono succumbs to illness
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 15, 2024

The passing of Henry Rono comes as a profound loss to the athletics community, further compounded by recent tragedies within the sport.

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