The 28-year-old finished fifth in the mile final in Glasgow in August, marking the biggest moment yet in a career that began under circumstances that could easily have kept her away from athletics.
By Bradley BosireThe Kenyan marathoner received the honour alongside Ethiopian distance runner Yomif Kejelcha, with Sawe describing the recognition as an unexpected moment that left him humbled by the achievement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSawe had been expected to return to the German capital in search of another strong performance after a historic season that saw him become the first athlete to officially complete a marathon in less than two hours.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAfter a blank in several finals on Day 4, Kenya’s under-20 athletes returned to form in Eugene, Oregon, winning 11 medals across the championships to finish second overall behind hosts USA.
By Sammy MurayaAt Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Anatasha Cheptoo won bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase after a team plan fell apart, while Emmanuel Kiprono claimed gold in the men’s 3000m with a new championship record just shy of the world U20 mark.
By Sammy MurayaGold + Silver (Men's 5,000m) • Bronze (Women's 5,000m) • Two steeplechasers through to finals • 800m heartbreak via DQ • Kenya tops medals table heading into Day 2.
By Sammy MurayaSaturday at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games brought Kenya both celebration and disappointment, led by Mathew Kipsang’s men’s 5,000m gold alongside other events that fell just short of the podium.
By Sammy MurayaTeam Kenya had a mixed night at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Stephen Ndangiri Kihu won silver in the men’s 10,000m race walk, while Georgia Hunter Bell took gold in the women’s 800m.
By Sammy MurayaFaith Cherotich won the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Scotstoun Stadium and broke the Commonwealth Games record. Lilian Odira advanced from the 800m semi-finals, becoming the only Kenyan in the final.
By Sammy MurayaRain and a late-race surge reshaped the men’s 10,000m final in Glasgow, leaving Kenyan runners without medals despite strong runs and season-best performances.
By Sammy MurayaFerdinand Omanyala's title defence crumbled in Glasgow. A slow start left him sixth in 10.19 seconds.Babu also fell, finishing last. In Semi- Final one Meshack Babu finished last, leaving Kenya without a representative in the final.
By Sammy MurayaDiana Wanza led for 23 of 25 laps, then faded on the final turn. Rose Davies surged late to win 10,000m gold at Scotstoun Stadium, with Wanza settling for silver.
By Sammy MurayaEdmund Serem won gold in the men’s 3000m steeplechase as Kenya took 1-2-3 in Glasgow. Simon Koech claimed silver and Leonard Bett took bronze.
By Sammy MurayaTeam Kenya track and field contingent is set for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Here are the key events and African rivalries—plus the Kenyan medal contenders to watch.
By Sammy Muraya