Samson Ateka

Kenya, Nairobi

Journalist at Kenya Motorsports Federation

Organizing Secretary Sports Journalists Association of Kenya, Media Relations Manager Kenya Motorsport Federation & Kenya TT Association, WRC Safari Media Team

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Safari returns to its traditional month of March but will not be run on Easter holidays

Sep 1, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

The 2025 Safari Rally returns to its traditional month of March but will not be run on Easter holidays as was the case this year. This follows the unveiling of the expanded 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar. The 2025 Easter weekend will be in April, a few days before Rally Islas Canarias slated for 24 – 27 April. The first three rounds of 2025 remain unchanged with Umeå gearing up to host Rally Sweden in February while Safari Rally Kenya will once again take place in March.
Kanbis 'A' corner Stray Lions to keep unbeaten run in NPCA 50-Overs league

Jul 29, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Kanbis ‘A’ maintained their unbeaten run in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League after a 147-run win against Stray Lions A. Swamibapa ‘A’ remain on top of the Super League log on a net-run rate of 16 points same as Kanbis ‘A’ and Ruaraka ‘A’. Kanbis A have a game in hand. Kanbis ‘A’ skipper Dhiren Gondaria was all smiles after their fourth straight win of the season. “The boys played well and we hope to keep doing the same thing till the last game,” he said.
Harish, Wanjiru top second Kabete Junior Challenge Cup

Jul 28, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Fourteen-year-old Shashwat Harish of Muthaiga Golf Club emerged top in the 2nd edition of the annual Kabete Junior Challenge Cup atthe Vet Lab Sports Club. Shashwat posted a score of three over par in the final round to emerge the boys' winner with an aggregate score of 304 gross. Home player Belinda Wanjiru racked up a total of 319 gross to defend her trophy, which she won in the inaugural tournament last year.
Kanbis 'B' looking to continue winning streak

Jul 28, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Table-toppers Kanbis ‘B’ will be looking to continue their five-match winning streak against hosts Stray Lions 'B' as Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Division One 50-Overs League enters the sixth week. The two teams will be up against each other on Sunday at Peponi School in one of the six Division One matches scheduled for the weekend. Both teams currently occupy the top five positions in the tournament and will be pushing for more points this weekend.
Karan to battle South African Potgieter in Zambia ARC rally

Jul 26, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Kenya’s Hamza Anwar and Ugandan Jas Mangat will be the notable absentees during the second round of the FIA African Rally Championship in Ndola, Zambia, this weekend. Mangat, second on the continental log, attributed his withdrawal to job commitments. Ndola-based 2022 ARC champion Leroy Gomes is also a notable absentee. Gomes has opted to officiate as the Assistant Deputy Clerk of the Course.
Nikhil believes Ford Fiesta Rally3 car will propel him to next level

Jul 26, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Paraplegic driver Nikhil Sachania believes his new Ford Fiesta Rally3 will catapult his career to new heights on the FIA Rally Pyramid. The car, acquired from Hamza Anwar, has already been converted to a hand-controlled contraption and inspected by the world governing body, FIA. He now awaits certification from FIA next week. If successful, the 2014 Motorsport personality of the year will be eligible to score WRC3 points on WRC Safari and other World Rally Championship events.
Kanbis B, Stray Lions B battle for Division 1 points as Swamis host Ruaraka ‘A’

Jul 26, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Table-toppers Kanbis B will be looking to continue their five-match winning streak against hosts Stray Lions B as Nairobi Provincial CricketAssociation (NPCA) Division One 50-Overs League enters the sixth week. The two teams will be up against each other on Sunday at Peponi School in one of the six Division One matches scheduled for the weekend. Both teams currently occupy the top 5 of the tournament and will be pushing for more points this weekend.
Ekwam ready to go the extra mile in Olympics debut

Jul 23, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Kenya’s 400m sensation Zablon Ekwam believes he’s gaining the much-needed fitness and improving as the Paris Olympic Games near. The soft-spoken athlete says the high-performance camp in Miramas has pushed his confidence levels sky-high as he continues the countdown to his Olympics debut. “I am trying to adjust my mind to see how I can tackle the heats, semis and finals. So when the games begin, I’ll be figuring out when to attack and accelerate with different types of athletes.
Malkia Strikers’ Wisa promises to fight tooth and nail at the Olympics

Jul 21, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Malkia Strikers’ vice-captain Edith Wisa says they are ready to fight tooth and nail to make their presence felt at the Paris Olympics. The women’s national volleyball team players will head to the Olympic Village today from Miramas, where they have undergone high-performance training. Wisa celebrated her birthday in Miramas on July 20 as Malkia wrapped up their training program in the sleepy French town.
Samaj, Swamibapa clash as Sir Ali host Ruaraka in NPCA league

Jul 19, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Samson Ateka

Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj host on-form Swamibapa 'A' at Samaj Stadium in Nairobi West as the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League enters its fifth week. Swamibapa and champions Ruaraka tie on 10 points with the latter top of the table due to a superior Net Run Rate of 2.220. However, the Swamis have a match in hand against Ruaraka's four. Last weekend, Ruaraka suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Kanbis who beat them by a 52-runs margin.