Ayumba Ayodi

3 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

Did Alexander Kiplagat Mutai also known as Sasha Mutai dig his own grave at the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) and will his resignation as chairman end the incessant wrangles in the board? Mutai resigned last Friday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) that had been convened following a motion of no confidence that had been brought against him by 13 clubs to answer corruption allegations.

3 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

World 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Simiu on Tuesday retained his National Police Service Athletics Championships 10,000m title in style at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The 2022 and 2023 Police 5,000m champion completed a commanding performance to seal victory in the 25-lap race in 28:55.25, beating Joseph Kiptum by more than 10 seconds on the first day of the two-day meet.

4 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:There are no surviving members from the 2015 World Cup qualifier, but three players from the 2019 campaign—skipper George Nyambua, Hillary Mwajilwa, and Samson Onsomu —are still in the squad. Meanwhile, John Okoth, Samuel Asati, and Bethwel Anami return after featuring in the 2023 qualifiers in France. The current squad also includes exciting new talents such as Samuel Ovwamu and Collins Indeche.

5 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

The sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic, held Saturday at Ulinzi Sports Complex, left behind not just memorable performances but vital lessons for Athletics Kenya (AK), the government, and corporate sponsors. Pulling off a successful event at a venue that wasn’t initially certified and securing World Athletics approval in record time was a remarkable feat. Credit goes to AK president and World Athletics deputy president Jack Tuwei, his executive team, and event partner Golazo Sports.

6 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

Africa 800m silver medallist Lilian Odira is the new Absa Kip Keino Classic women’s 800m champion after a strong finish in the final stretch at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Odira, who skipped the 1,500m race last year, surged to the front at the final bend to hold off Botswana’s Oratile Nowe, winning in a personal best time of 1:58.31. “It is a great day for me to not only win my maiden Kip Keino Classic but also qualify for the Tokyo World Championships,” said the 26-year-old national 800m champion.