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Athletics Kenya

Athletics Kenya — organizes national track and field trials, championships, and events including the Nairobi City Marathon and Commonwealth Games selection trials.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterAthletics Kenya officials have already established a training camp at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where athletes from different disciplines are undergoing intensive preparations.Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region Chairman Barnaba Korir sa

    Team Kenya shifts focus to Glasgow glory
  3. The Standard

    The trio headline a formidable squad unveiled by Athletics Kenya (AK) following three days of intense competition at the national trials held at Nyayo National Stadium.Omanyala will be seeking to defend the men’s 100m title he won at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, whe

    Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
  4. Citizen Digital

    Athletics Kenya seeks greater spotlight for athletes ahead of Glasgow Trials By Angel Shantel June 16, 2026 05:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Nelly Chepchirchir, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Kenya

    Athletics Kenya seeks greater spotlight for athletes ahead of Glasgow Trials
  5. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Athletics Kenya will use the upcoming National Championships as trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes set to compete for places in Kenya.

    Commonwealth Games: Athletes set to battle for spots at Nyayo trials
  6. Citizen Digital

    n Kilonzi June 10, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Rising track star Faith Cherotich continued her stellar run of form by comfortably claiming victory in the women's 5,000m at the Athletics Kenya

    Oregon-bound Cherotich reigns supreme at Nairobi Athletics Champs
  7. Citizen Digital

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya hailed Athletics Kenya for the organisation of a standout race and promised to continue supporting the event.

    Kipkemboi, Kemuma crowned Nairobi City Marathon champions
  8. The Standard

    Athletics Kenya Competitions Director Kennedy Tanui described the race as a key platform for nurturing emerging talent.

    Kipkemboi, Kemuma crowned champions of Nairobi City Marathon
  9. Capital News

    Athletics Kenya Competitions Director Kennedy Tanui said the growing popularity of the 10km category reflects increasing public interest in recreational running.

    Nairobi Traffic Disruptions Expected as City Marathon Closes Major Roads This Weekend
  10. Citizen Digital

    Justice, the State Department for Sports, Kenya Academy of Sports, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya, the Sports Disputes Tribunal and Athletics Kenya

    Stakeholders back bill to criminalize match-fixing in Kenya
  11. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan By Citizen Sports June 05, 2026 07:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Athletics Kenya (AK) President Lt.

    Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan
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Team Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

The News

Team Kenya has entered final preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), shifting from individual qualification trials to intensive residential training camps. Athletes including former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot are focusing on teamwork to maximize Kenya's medal prospects, particularly in middle and long-distance running.

25 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Team Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    Team Kenya has entered final preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), shifting from individual qualification trials to intensive residential training camps. Athletes including former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot are focusing on teamwork to maximize Kenya's medal prospects, particularly in middle and long-distance running.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Omanyala, Odira, Cheruiyot named to Kenya Commonwealth Games team

    Reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira, and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot have been named to Kenya's athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, following national trials at Nyayo National Stadium.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Athletics Kenya urges greater media and public attention to local track stars

    Athletics Kenya has called for greater public interest in track and field athletes, saying many of the country's stars only gain recognition after winning medals internationally. The appeal comes ahead of the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium, which will serve as Kenya's trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya holds Commonwealth Games trials at Nyayo Stadium

    Athletics Kenya will use the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium from June 18–20 to select athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The competition will include athletes from Kenya's 12 regions, the Kenya Defence Forces, training institutions, and Kenyan athletes based abroad.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Faith Cherotich wins 5,000m at Nairobi Athletics Championships

    Rising track star Faith Cherotich won the women's 5,000m at the Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region Championships, clocking 16:35.8, as she prepares for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon in August.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Kipkemboi, Kemuma win fifth Nairobi City Marathon

    Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday. Kipkemboi finished in 2:09:33, lowering his personal best by over two minutes, in his second successive marathon victory after winning the Huai'an Marathon in China in April.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kipkemboi, Kemuma win Nairobi City Marathon titles

    Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the men's and women's full marathon races at the fifth Nairobi City Marathon, which attracted 17,450 participants from 75 countries. Kipkemboi finished in 2:09:32, while Kemuma clocked 2:27:43.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Nairobi City Marathon to close major roads this weekend

    The Nairobi City Marathon will prompt the closure of several key roads across the capital from late Saturday through Sunday afternoon, including the Nairobi Expressway, Uhuru Highway, and Waiyaki Way. The event has attracted 17,450 participants across four race categories.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. Sports stakeholders support bill to criminalize match-fixing

    Stakeholders including the Football Kenya Federation and National Olympic Committee of Kenya have backed a proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would prohibit and criminalize the manipulation of sports competitions, though some have recommended amendments to strengthen its implementation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi City Marathon launches air sensors and tree-planting initiative

    Ahead of the June 7, 2026 Nairobi City Marathon, Athletics Kenya and partners launched a climate initiative pairing air sensors with a 5,000-tree planting plan to address urban air pollution and expand Nairobi's green canopy.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Mau Conservation Marathon returns with ecosystem restoration focus

    The second edition of the Mau Conservation Marathon, unveiled by the Environment Principal Secretary, is part of the Mau Forest Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, a 10-year initiative designed to restore degraded ecosystems and uplift communities around Kenya's largest water tower.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Nairobi City Marathon aims to elevate Kenya's global athletics standing

    The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon will draw a record 17,450 athletes from 75 nationalities competing across different categories, with organisers positioning the event as part of a bigger national ambition to establish Nairobi among the world's greatest city races.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi City Marathon launches air sensors and tree-planting initiative

    Ahead of the June 7, 2026 Nairobi City Marathon, Athletics Kenya and partners installed four air quality sensors along the Nairobi Expressway marathon route and launched a tree-planting programme as part of a climate and sustainability initiative.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya prepares bid to host 2032 World Masters Athletics Championships

    Kenya is preparing a bid to host the 2032 World Masters Athletics Championships, a competition for non-elite athletes aged 35 and above. The event would mark only the second time Africa has hosted the championships since it began in 1975, with South Africa being the first African host in 1997.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Nairobi City Marathon registrations exceed 17,500 ahead of June 7

    More than 17,500 people have registered for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, exceeding the organizers' target of 15,000. Competition director Barnaba Korir said preparations are in final stages with all registration slots taken.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Nairobi City Marathon attracts 17,000 runners from 75 countries

    The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, scheduled for June 7, has sold out with 17,000 runners from 75 countries competing in four categories: 42km full marathon, 21km half marathon, 10km run, and 5km fun run. Winners of the men's and women's marathon will each receive Sh3.5m in prize money.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Nairobi City Marathon 2026 attracts 17,000 athletes

    The 2026 Nairobi City Marathon has received over 17,000 registrations, surpassing last year's 16,000 applications. Runners come mainly from Kenya (15,000) with participants from 75 countries; the race will feature four categories on June 7.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Kenya hosts national trials for 2026 World U20 Championships

    Athletics Kenya will host national trials for the 2026 World Under-20 Championships on May 21–23 at Nyayo Stadium, with more than 200 junior athletes expected to compete. The World Under-20 Championships are scheduled for August 2–9, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon, USA, and athletes must present original documentation for mandatory age verification.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Athletics Kenya stages World U-20 Championships trials May 21–23

    Athletics Kenya will hold national trials for the 2026 World Under-20 Championships from May 21 to 23 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with more than 200 junior athletes expected to participate by invitation. Age verification through original documentation is now a compulsory requirement for participation.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Confederation of African Athletics president dies at 75

    Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, President of the Confederation of African Athletics and a Cameroonian sports administrator, has died at age 75 after decades of service to athletics and the Olympic movement across Africa.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Confederation of African Athletics President Hamad Kalkaba Malboum dies

    Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, President of the Confederation of African Athletics and a Cameroonian sports administrator, has died at age 75 after decades of service to athletics and the Olympic movement across Africa.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Kenya's 2013 Sports Act needs reform, not just rewriting

    The Sports Act of 2013, though well-intentioned, has failed in practice due to weak enforcement and structural loopholes that sports federation officials have learned to exploit through legal maneuvers. The article argues the Act requires not just replacement but genuine enforcement mechanisms to prevent federations from circumventing governance rules.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Kenya mixed 4x400m relay sets African record in Botswana

    Kenya's mixed 4x400m relay team of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked 3:09.87 to set a new African record at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing automatic qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Kenya's relay team competes for 2027 World Championships qualification

    Kenya's 30-member team is competing at the World Athletics Relays 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana, seeking qualification slots for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing and the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. Ferdinand Omanyala and Mercy Oketch lead the team across five relay events, with the Mixed 4x100m relay beginning Kenya's campaign.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Sabastian Sawe receives Sh8 million, car for marathon record

    Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe returned to Kenya after posting the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 in London, and was awarded Sh8 million and a car by President William Ruto at a State House reception in Nairobi. Sawe shattered the previous world record of 2:00:35 held by the late Kelvin Kiptum.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan marathon runner Sawe breaks sub-two-hour barrier in London

    Sebastian Sawe, 31, from Nandi County, became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. He returned to Kenya to a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday night.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Kip Keino Classic records fall; U20 races debut

    The seventh Absa Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi saw seven records broken, with Kenyans including Ferdinand Omanyala (men's 100m), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (men's 1500m), and Mercy Oketch (women's 400m) topping key races. The event introduced U20 categories for the first time and used wave-light technology to pace athletes.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Kip Keino Classic: seven records fall, young talent shines

    The seventh Absa Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo National Stadium saw seven records broken, with Ferdinand Omanyala clocking a sub-10 twice in the men's 100m. The event introduced U20 categories for the first time, providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent, supported by a Sh35 million investment from Absa Bank Kenya.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Diana Wanza wins 5,000m at Kip Keino Classic

    Kenya's Diana Wanza won the women's 5,000m at the 2026 Kip Keino Classic in a personal best of 15:28.91, breaking away decisively with six laps remaining. Wanza is headed to the Africa Senior Athletics Championships in Accra as one of Kenya's medal hopes.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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