Competition director for the Nairobi City Marathon, overseeing preparations for the 2026 edition.
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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 gloryCitizen Digital
… Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region Chairman Barnaba Korir confirmed that extensive logistics have already been deployed at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to host the rapidly expanding camp. …
Mission Glasgow: Team Kenya enters camp with 'sense of duty'Citizen Digital
… Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region Chairman Barnaba Korir confirmed that extensive logistics have already been deployed at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to host the rapidly expanding camp. …
Mission Glasgow: Team Kenya enters camp with 'sense of duty'The Standard
… Ahead of the race, Nairobi City Marathon Race Director Barnaba Korir had predicted a highly competitive edition, citing the quality of athletes assembled for the event. …
Kipkemboi, Kemuma crowned champions of Nairobi City MarathonCitizen Digital
… Speaking in an interview on Sporty Monday, Citizen TV on Monday, competition director Barnaba Korir said the turnout this year has gone beyond what they expected after more than 17,500 people registered for the event. …
Preparations for Nairobi City Marathon in top gear, says KorirThe Standard
… n will kick off at 6.45 am, followed by the half marathon at 9 am, before the 10km run at 10 am, and then the 5km fun run at 11 am.While lauding the growth of the competition, which has put the country on the global map since its first edition in 2022, Race Director Barnaba Korir …
It's a strong field in the Nairobi City Marathon's historyCitizen Digital
… Competition Director Barnaba Korir, who doubles up as the Athletics Kenya Nairobi branch chairman, praised the marathon's growing global appeal. …
Staggering 17,000 athletes register for 2026 Nairobi City MarathonThe Standard
… All athletes must present original and authentic documentation to prove their ages.Athletics Kenya Youth Development chairman Barnaba Korir underscored the importance of this measure. …
Stage set for World U20 Champs trialsCitizen Digital
… Athletics Kenya Youth Development Chairman Barnaba Korir underscored the importance of the measure. …
AK sets dates for World U-20 Championships trialsCitizen Digital
… t.Kenya enters the global sprint battle with a 30-member contingent, led by Ferdinand Omanyala and Mercy Oketch, as attention shifts to precision, speed, and baton execution across five relay events.Adding to Kenya’s presence off the track, Athletics Kenya executive Barnaba Korir …
World Relays : Kenya begins hunt for global qualification slotsTeam 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 →
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 →
Following national trials, Team Kenya has entered camp to prepare for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), with a focus on unified tactical strategy and team-first philosophy rather than individual achievement. Timothy Cheruiyot and other returning athletes emphasize coordinated race mechanics among training partners to secure medals for Kenya.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Team Kenya has completed national trials and is preparing for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), focusing on coordinated team strategy and unified tactics to secure a dominant medal haul. The delegation prioritises collective success over individual ambitions, with returning athletes like 1,500m specialist Timothy Cheruiyot emphasising coordinated race mechanics among training partners.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →