Omondi Onyatta

Nairobi

Sports Reporter at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Jesus Christ is Lord. Sports reporter @CapitalFMSport I write to right wrongs in the society.

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Chebet recovers from Kip Keino heartbreak to claim podium in Holland

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – Kenya’s Caren Chebet finished third in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the FBK Hengelo World Continental Tour in the Netherlands on Monday evening. The 2022 African Championships bronze medalist clocked 9:22.35 in third place, in a race won by the 2021 Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai of Uganda who stopped the timer at 9:07.79. Wosane Asefa of Ethiopia finished second in 9:20.83.
Ingwe announce plans to hold club elections on June 29

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – AFC Leopards are set to head to the polls on June 29 to elect new officials. In a statement, the club’s acting secretary general Caroline Walusaga said the elections will be held in accordance with article 16 of their constitution.
Torrid day in office for Kenya at FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The national men’s basketball team’s run of bad luck at the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League continued with two more losses in Cotonou, Benin on Monday afternoon. Morans began the day with a narrow 18-14 to Algeria’s Under 21 side despite the best efforts of Brian Eleman who topped the scoring board with eight points.
Kenya stumble at sixth stop of FIBA Youth Nations League basketball

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The national women’s basketball team endured a tough outing at the sixth stop of the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League after losing both of their Pool A matches in Cotonou, Benin on Monday afternoon. The Lionesses began with a narrow 14-13 loss to Uganda in a thriller in which the two teams went toe-to-toe with one another. Evelyne Diana Atieli was Kenya’s best performer, sinking a game-high seven points as Shillah Aber Lamunu top scored for the winners with six points.
Junior Boks tame Simbas in build-up tie for World Cup qualifiers

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The national men’s rugby 15s team were beaten 42-24 by South Africa’s Under 20 side in a build-up match in Stellenbosch on Monday afternoon. The Junior Boks drew first blood but the Simbas grabbed control of the match through two quick tries from skipper George Nyambua and Walter Okoth. Timothy Omela’s successful conversion between the posts put them in the ascendancy with a 12-7 lead.
Vijago still pained by league title loss as Harambee Starlets job beckons

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – Kibera Women’s Soccer coach David Vijago admits it still hurts to miss out on the Premier League despite qualifying for the FKF Cup final. Despite putting themselves in prime position for a trophy, the gaffer admits it is bittersweet feelings for him. “Our main target was to win the league but we didn’t. We will just work on it next year,” he said.
Kenya/Chad: Mccarthy Disappointed With Stars Goalless Draw With Lowly Chad

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Omondi Onyatta

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy admits he is heartbroken after they failed to score against Chad in an international friendly in Morocco on Saturday night. The South African believes they deserved to come away from the fixture with a win, having dominated from start to finish. "When you dominate a match like this, you have to be very disappointed that you didn't win...didn't score goals. It was so easy for us to play because they sat back very low and defended the middle of the park.
Kenya: Omondi Names Debutant-Filled Malkia Strikers Squad for World Champs

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI — National women's volleyball team coach Geoffrey Omondi has named a 29-woman provisional squad ahead of this year's FIVB World Championships in Thailand. The team includes players who shone for their respective clubs in the recently-concluded national league playoffs, while missing out on experienced players who have been a mainstay of the squad for a number of years.
Cheruiyot eager to resurrect career at Tokyo World Championships

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8, 2025 – Kenya’s Timothy Cheruiyot wants to win a medal at this year’s World Championships in Tokyo after a spell of poor results in recent times. The 2019 World champion says that a podium finish come September will be a perfect way to cap his rise from the ashes. “I need to work on my finish. My season is going well and I am glad. This is only my second race so the result is OK. It was a fast and good run. I need to go back to Tokyo and win a medal at 1500m,” Cheruiyot said.
Kenya: Chebet Vows to Smash 5000m World Record After Narrow Miss in Rome

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Omondi Onyatta

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 6, 2025 - Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is now salivating for the 5000m world record after a scintillating victory at the Rome Diamond League on Friday night. Chebet believes it is only a matter of time before she runs a sub-14. "I want that world record...I believe I can do it. It is only a matter of when and not if I can do it. I came here planning to run 14:15, yet I managed to run a 14:05," the double world record holder.