Competing in his first marathon in more than six months, the two-time marathon champion from Kenya finished in 16th place.
Samuel OtienoFootball Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed that Harambee Stars will still take part in the qualification campaign with 48 other nations competing for the remaining slots at the tournament, where 24 teams will eventually qualify for the finals.
Shadrack AndengaIn a statement issued on Saturday, KTMF Chairman Clarence Mwakio Ingalwa said the premier youth tournament will bring together young martial artists from across the country in the primary school, junior secondary school, and senior school categories.
Shadrack AndengaOmanyala’s 2026 season has shown steady progress since he opened his campaign on April 18 at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix in Ethiopia, where he ran 9.98 seconds, his first sub-10 performance of the year
Shadrack AndengaIn the women’s 5,000m, Chepkurui showed similar dominance, storming to victory in 15:24.4 to secure her place at the global championships. Her winning time was well within the 16:25.0 entry standard, confirming her readiness for the international stage.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking during the launch in Nairobi, Race Director Barnaba Korir confirmed that all slots were filled within just three weeks after registration opened, for an event that will feature four categories, the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km races, with athletes coming from countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, the United States, Japan, and South Africa, among others.
Shadrack AndengaNational team head coach Kevin Wambua has decided to give Strathmore Leo's winger Victor Odhiambo Mola his debut, replacing Kenya Commercial Bank's ( KCB) Floyd Wabwire, Nakuru RFC's Chrissant Ojwang' returns to the team after missing the Hong Kong leg through injury, while another Strathmore Leo's forward Gabriel Ayimba, has been dropped.
Shadrack AndengaGuardiola’s last game in charge will be played at the Etihad Stadium against Aston Villa. During his decade at the club, he guided Manchester City to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, turning them into one of the most dominant teams in modern football.
Maureen KinyanjuiA spokesperson for DR Congo’s football team confirmed that the planned camp in the capital, which was set to begin on May 26 and include a public training session, will no longer take place. Instead, preparations will now be held in Belgium.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe marathon legend is also using Cape Town as a launch pad in his quest to race across all seven continents over the next two years, using the journey to inspire people to embrace healthier lifestyles while celebrating the universal appeal of distance running.
Shadrack AndengaThe Safaricom-backed golfer heads into the tournament in high spirits after emerging as the overall winner during the opening leg of the second edition staged in April at Vet Lab Sports Club. Mohit produced a stellar display throughout the event, highlighted by a remarkable hole-in-one that laid the foundation for his victory.
Samuel OtienoFive Kenyan fighters will feature on the card, with the event bringing together athletes from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking at the team’s residential training camp in Nairobi on Wednesday, federation president Eng. Richard Binga congratulated the athletes who made the final squad, urging them to treat the home tournament with discipline and seriousness.
Shadrack AndengaBomet head coach Sammy Omollo, known for his strong record in helping teams avoid relegation, credited the success to hard work and good club management, saying player welfare has been key to their improved results.
Shadrack AndengaA provisional squad of 25 players has been training at the Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium in Nairobi, trying to make the final cut of 14 that will represent Kenya and hope the country qualifies for the African Nations Championship and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics Games in the USA.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking during the squad unveiling on Wednesday, Odongo expressed confidence ahead of the tournament, although he acknowledged defending champions South Africa women's national rugby union team as Kenya’s biggest challenge.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking on Tuesday in Nairobi during the launch that was attended by Kenya Golf Federation President Philip Ochola, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia and Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairperson Mukami Wangai, Basco Paints Chairman Bipin Shah said the series was designed to create sustainable growth within Kenyan golf through strategic partnerships and long-term investment.
Shadrack AndengaThe new framework places strong emphasis on existing Kenyan laws, especially the Children’s Act 2022, which requires that a minor’s training and competition schedule must not interfere with schooling, health, or overall well-being.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in Nairobi after the event ended on Sunday, Athletics Kenya (AK) Director of Youth Development Barnaba Korir expressed concern over the country’s performance in several track and field events, as well as the aging of key athletes such as Julius Yego, who has hinted at retiring from continental competition.
Shadrack AndengaTundo spoke on Sunday after the event, which attracted more than 45 competitors, just days after Sports Registrar Rose Wasike officially issued the federation with a Certificate of Registration on May 12, 2026, making MKF the legitimate governing body under the Sports Act.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium after receiving his gold medal, Yego hinted that this could be his final appearance at the African Championships after successfully defending his title.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking after the victory, which moved them mathematically closer to the title with 68 points from 32 matches, head coach Charles Akonnor urged his players to remain calm and focused.
Shadrack AndengaOmanyala was challenged by South Africa's Gift Leotlela, who opened his season by winning the South African national title in 10.15 seconds before heading to the Kip Keino Classic, where he was disqualified.
Shadrack AndengaWhile in Algeria, he posted a personal best of 30.75 at the 50 m freestyle preliminaries from his previous 2.56, did a 1.11.39 in the 100 m freestyle preliminaries, and a 35.83 in the 50 m butterfly preliminaries.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking after the match, Police FC coach Muyoti said he was unimpressed with his players for failing to follow instructions during the 90 minutes, but thanked them for getting the job done.
Shadrack AndengaSpeaking to Radio Generation after the elections, which had earlier faced threats of collapse due to disagreements, Ongondo reiterated his desire to put Kenya on the continental map of amputee football after guiding the country to its first major trophy last September.
Shadrack AndengaChess Kenya fully sponsored players who finished in third place during the Kenya National Youth Chess Championship 2026, held in April.
Shadrack AndengaThe pair featured in the second round of the Africa Rally Championship during the Uganda event and now shift focus to the local Autocross challenge where they will headline the Open class.
Shadrack AndengaPitch development at the main stadium is ongoing, with grass already planted and expected to fully mature within the next three months before testing and final stitching works are carried out.
Shadrack AndengaKenya Police head into the match in strong form and full of confidence after remaining unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. The side currently sits third on the Kenya Premier League table and has shown consistency in recent weeks.
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