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Ruto hails historic Kenyan podium sweep in Commonwealth steeplechase

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Ruto hails historic Kenyan podium sweep in Commonwealth steeplechase

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President hailed gold medallist Edmund Serem, silver medallist Simon Kiprop Koech and bronze medallist Leonard Kipkemoi Bett for delivering Kenya's first gold medal of the Games and adding another chapter to the nation's rich athletics history.

By David Abonyo 28 Jul 2026

Amunga wins Kenya’s first Commonwealth Games medal with weightlifting bronze

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Amunga wins Kenya’s first Commonwealth Games medal with weightlifting bronze

Competing at the SEC Armadillo on Sunday, the 20-year-old lifted a combined 260kg, comprising 115kg in the snatch and 145kg in the clean and jerk, to earn a place on the podium.

By Samuel Otieno 27 Jul 2026

Kenyan athletes to travel for the Commonwealth games in phases

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Kenyan athletes to travel for the Commonwealth games in phases

Kenya will compete at the multi-sport event, which runs from July 23 to August 3, with the team aiming to build on its previous performances and secure a strong medal haul.

By Shadrack Andenga 17 Jul 2026