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… The Kenyan star narrowly missed out on victory in a dramatic photo finish at the Bislett Games in Oslo, where American teenage sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus continued his remarkable rise by claiming another Diamond League win. …
Wanyonyi shifts focus to Monaco Diamond League after narrow Oslo defeatCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Heiko Junge / NTB / AFP) / NORWAY OUT Audio By Vocalize Olympic and world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi was denied victory in a dramatic photo finish as American teenage sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus continued his remarkable rise with another Diamond League triumph at t …
Wanyonyi edged out in photo-finish, Tebogo beats Gout Gout in OsloThe Standard
… I recall one moment at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia, where a waiter, a young American Chinese, on learning that I was from Kenya, he excitedly asked me whether I was a Maasai and if indeed I had already killed a lion "with my bare hands" to which I replied in the affirmat …
Ebola and the American fear factor...The Standard
The plan to set up an Ebola isolation center in Kenya has elicited a political firestorm in the country and abroad even as the Courts yesterday ordered the government to lift the lid on its Ebola quarantine deal with the USA. …
Ebola center deal met with fire and brimstoneThe Standard
The plan to set up an Ebola isolation centre in Kenya has elicited a political firestorm in the country and abroad, even as the Courts on Tuesday ordered the government to lift the lid on its Ebola quarantine deal with the USA. …
Take them home: Ebola centre deal met with fire and brimstoneThe Standard
… ng to Korir, the federation has intensified efforts to stamp out age cheating, an offence that could attract heavy sanctions from World Athletics.“The decision to bring the trials forward was strategically aimed at allowing ample time for athletes and officials to secure American …
Stage set for World U20 Champs trialsCitizen Digital
… their ages,” as the federation intensifies efforts to stamp out age cheating, an offence that could attract heavy sanctions from World Athletics. “The decision to bring the trials forward was strategically aimed at allowing ample time for athletes and officials to secure American …
AK sets dates for World U-20 Championships trialsAn opinion piece argues that patriarchy has persuaded some women to become its enforcers, illustrated by an incident where women pushed a female political aspirant off a podium for holding a different political view while male leaders looked on.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that patriarchy has persuaded some women to become its enforcers, illustrated by an incident where women pushed a female political aspirant off a podium for holding a different political view while male leaders looked on.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after losses to China (3-0) and the United States (6-1), but head coach Mildred Cheche says the team will target a win against Samoa in their final Group E fixture on 25 October 2026.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has indicated that Kenya remains open to supporting Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA President, though the federation will withhold a final decision until the official candidate list is finalised, amid growing resistance from confederations in Europe and North America.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya reported its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease, resulting in the patient's death. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced that a high-level multidisciplinary team will visit Kenya, with the Director General planning to travel personally to assess response needs.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 against USA's Alex Michelsen in the first round of the Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, beginning his defence of the title. After struggling early, Alcaraz found form in the final set to advance to face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi next.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government's decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has sparked debate among senators over public spending, government efficiency, and the prioritization of international travel over domestic accountability.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Agnes Ngetich smashed the women-only world half marathon record with 1:05:15 at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, leading Kenya to five individual medals in the two-day championships. Loleo finished second in 65:05 for a silver medal.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, with current enrolments over 6,000 across campuses in Thika, Mombasa, Kisumu and Kitui County, aims to expand to Nairobi, remote regions of Kenya, and the broader East African region to reach between 15,000 and 20,000 students within five years.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, ending a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances for his country. AFP Sport reviews the defining moments of his Argentina career.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence, which relies on processing data from multiple sources through computer chips and data centres, mimics natural intelligence and should be leveraged as a pathway to industrialisation in Kenya.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya Youth Development Chairman Barnaba Korir has called for increased support for school holiday athletics camps to nurture young talent, with plans to expand camps across the country as part of a long-term strategy for preparing athletes for major international competitions including the 2028 Olympic Games. Kenya identified promising athletes from the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene who are expected to represent Kenya at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar scheduled for October 31 to November 13.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
121 scholars from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have secured admission to pursue undergraduate studies at 63 universities across 16 countries on fully funded scholarships through the Equity Leaders Program for the 2025/2026 cycle.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African Under-20 champion Nancy Jepng'etich is preparing to represent Kenya at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon (August 5–9), where she will compete in the 800m alongside Marion Jepchumba as Kenya seeks to retain the women's title won by Sarah Moraa in 2024.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Professional ice hockey players from Canada and USA are in Kenya for a one-week mission to train the Kenya women's senior national team and Kenya Ice Lionesses in skating, stick handling, and other fundamentals. Led by Sarah Thompson and Maureen Murphy, the visitors are also providing mentorship on education and have funded training facilities at Panari Ice Rink for nine months.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. The qualification marks their second appearance in three years and demonstrates the growing strength of Kenyan women's football.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
US head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed by backlash over Folarin Balogun's clearance to play but insisted it was not an excuse for the US's World Cup elimination by Belgium. The US lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round-of-16 after Balogun, who had been cleared by FIFA following a red card appeal, featured in the match.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed by backlash over Folarin Balogun's eligibility but insisted it was no excuse for the team's 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium, accusing critics of mixing politics with FIFA's decision.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Morocco can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said Kenya has the potential to qualify for the 2030 tournament through investment in facilities and player development via his foundation and academy.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is targeting to increase its participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games from six disciplines at Paris 2024 to ten disciplines. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya is working with sports associations and the government to achieve this through strengthening weak points and ensuring athletes receive full funding for qualifications.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Independent International Scientific Panel on artificial intelligence found that AI is developing faster than humans can measure its impact and govern it. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that without shared governing principles, governments and people will have less say in AI's outcomes.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →