Kenya ready to host World Under-21 Taekwondo championships

Taekwondo trainees show their skills during Jamhuri day celebrations at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga sportsground in Kisumu. [File, Standard] It’s all systems go as the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) welcomes the world to the World Under-21 Taekwondo championships to be held in Nairobi later in the year. The global event will bring together over 140 countries…

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Lofty goals as NOC-K set in motion Kenya’s journey to LA2028

NOC-K male athlete’s representative and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge during the Road to LA28 seminar in Machakos on November 14, 2025. [NOC-K Media] The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) outlined its objectives for the 2028 Olympic Games during a three-day federation presidents and secretaries’ seminar that also served as the launch for Kenya’s…

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73-year-old man defies odds to earn Master’s degree

Michael Korir poses for a photograh after obtaining his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kenya Highlands University. [Nikko Tanui, Standard] A  73-year-old man has captured the admiration of many after graduating with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Human Resource option) from Kenya Highlands University, proving that determination and passion for learning have no…

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Julien Alfred Declines to Endorse LA28 Sprint Schedule as Her Team Cites Unfair Demands on Women

Julien Alfred pushed back against World Athletics’ LA28 schedule, citing concerns over fairness and the demanding race format planned for the women’s 100m. While the announcement that the women’s 100m final will headline the first day of competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has generated considerable excitement, a key figure has voiced strong opposition,…

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Why LA28 Games will be the toughest for Kenyan athletes

NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki, 800m Olympics champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, shooting’s Priscilla Mburu and two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge during a road to LA28 seminar in Machakos on November 14, 2025.[NOC-K Media]  Governance, gender inclusivity, strategic planning and adequate preparations dominated the last day of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Road to the 2028 Olympics…

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Kenya vs Ivory Coast: Preview, Team News, Time and Where To Watch as Lionesses Begin Africa Women’s Sevens Cup Title Quest

Kenya will host the Africa Women’s Sevens Cup, seeking a second title as they open their campaign against Côte d’Ivoire today. Kenya Lionesses go on the prowl today as they begin their campaign for a second title in the Africa Women’s Sevens Cup, starting with a crucial match against Côte d’Ivoire at the RFUEA grounds…

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