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Team Kenya

Team Kenya — Kenya's national athletic delegation preparing for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games with focus on collective medal success.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during a corporate partnership event at the Team Kenya camp at Kasarani Stadium Hotel on Wednesday, NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki emphasized that the Glasgow show is not just another competition, but a high-stakes battleground for Olympic qualification.

    NOCK leaving nothing to chance ahead of Commonwealth Games
  3. The Standard

    Speaking during a corporate partnership event at Team Kenya's residential camp at Kasarani Stadium Hotel on Wednesday, NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki said the Glasgow Games represent much more than an opportunity to win medals, stressing that they will play a crucial role in ath

    NOC-K eyes Glasgow Commonwealth Games as launchpad for LA 2028 Olympic
  4. June 2026
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTeam Kenya for Commonwealth Games in Glasglow after trials on June 20, 2026.

    Team Kenya shifts focus to Glasgow glory
  6. Citizen Digital

    Olympics to offer all Games players Ksh1.3million grants By AFP June 24, 2026 08:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Team Kenya athletes pose with their medals won at Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

    Olympics to offer all Games players Ksh1.3million grants
  7. Citizen Digital

    Mission Glasgow: Team Kenya enters camp with 'sense of duty' By Jackson Kilonzi June 24, 2026 07:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize After successful national trials, Team Kenya is official

    Mission Glasgow: Team Kenya enters camp with 'sense of duty'
  8. Citizen Digital

    Mission Glasgow: Team Kenya enters camp with 'sense of duty' By Jackson Kilonzi June 24, 2026 07:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize After successful national trials, Team Kenya is official

    Mission Glasgow: Team Kenya enters camp with 'sense of duty'
  9. Citizen Digital

    Miano challenged the media, parents and athletics enthusiasts to support athletes as they compete for places in Team Kenya.

    Athletics Kenya seeks greater spotlight for athletes ahead of Glasgow Trials
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Team Kenya shifts focus to Commonwealth Games after impressive African Championships By Citizen Sports May 19, 2026 12:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Team Kenya has returned home to a

    Team Kenya shifts focus to Commonwealth Games after impressive African Championships
  12. Citizen Digital

    Team Kenya taken through anti-doping guidelines ahead of African Champs By Bernard Cheruiyot May 09, 2026 08:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Athletes follow keenly the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)

    Team Kenya taken through anti-doping guidelines ahead of African Champs
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeWith less than two months before the 2026 Commonwealth Games light up Glasgow, Scotland, Team Kenya is quietly engineering one of its most deliberate and structured build-ups in recent memory.

    Kenya sharpens its edge ahead of Glasgow Games

Yesterday

  1. Kenya prepares for Glasgow Commonwealth Games with LA Olympics in focus

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya says the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (scheduled July 23–August 2) are a critical stepping stone toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with athletes earning qualification points at the Games. Team Kenya is training at Kasarani Stadium before departure.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. NOC-K sees Glasgow Commonwealth Games as LA 2028 qualifier

    Kenya's National Olympic Committee views the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a critical milestone for athletes to earn qualification points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, while also providing an opportunity to assess international competition performance.

    8 July 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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. IOC introduces $10,000 grant for every Olympic athlete

    The International Olympic Committee announced a new grant programme providing $10,000 to every athlete competing in the Games, with a total fund of $140 million per four-year Olympic cycle. All Olympians are eligible regardless of nationality or finish position.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Team Kenya begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations

    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

  3. Team Kenya enters Glasgow Commonwealth Games camp

    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

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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya's athletics team focuses on Commonwealth Games preparation

    Team Kenya returned home after securing 17 medals (five gold, five silver, seven bronze) to finish second behind South Africa at the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. The squad is now shifting focus to preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Team Kenya receives anti-doping education before African Championships

    The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya conducted an anti-doping education session for 67 Team Kenya athletes ahead of the 2026 African Senior Championships in Accra, Ghana (May 12–17). ADAK officials emphasized the importance of accurate athlete whereabouts reporting, noting that missed tests and filing failures have led to sanctions for numerous athletes.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    Team Kenya is undertaking a structured build-up ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), which will feature a scaled-down programme of 10 sports and about 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. Kenya will compete in disciplines including athletics, para-athletics, 3x3 basketball, cycling, weightlifting, boxing, judo, swimming, and bowling.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Omanyala clocks 9.95 seconds in Gaborone, third consecutive sub-10 run

    Ferdinand Omanyala ran 9.95 seconds at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix in Gaborone on Sunday, finishing third in the men's 100m final. The performance marks his third consecutive sub-10-second run in seven days, following victories at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix (9.98 seconds on April 18) and the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi (9.96 seconds on April 24).

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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