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Anti-doping system has 'stalled' as elite cheats slip through net - AIU

"We are not effective enough in catching cheats."


  1. PREMIUM Cross Country grand master Kirwa plots another world conquest

    The team has many rookies as it seeks to retain its top status in America.

    Julius Kirwa
  2. PREMIUM I’m back, Korir declares after Valencia Marathon victory

    Athlete who failed to finish Chicago Marathon in October wins race in course record.

    John Korir
  3. PREMIUM Sawe aims to add his name to distance running folklore

    Sawe has been competing in half-marathon and full marathon races.

    Sabastian Sawe
  4. PREMIUM Better fan experience at Chepsaita Cross Country Run

    The start has been moved closer to the VIP area and the spectator zone.

    Great Chepsaita Cross Country
  5. PREMIUM Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins global award, sets new target

    The 21-year-old was on Sunday crowned 2025 World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year.

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  6. PREMIUM Poor tactics cost Kenyan men in athletics races, retired coach says

    Coach Mike Kosgei believes all is not lost for Kenya following dismal performances in recent years

    Mike Kosgei
  7. PREMIUM Omanyala: I want to hit top form just like in 2023

    Africa’s fastest man vows to rediscover form that saw him register many sub-10-second times.

  8. PREMIUM Sh11m! I can do so many things, says Kenya’s newest millionaire

    Wambui, a taxi driver, set for big State reward after bagging two gold medals and setting a world record.

  9. PREMIUM ‘It still hurts:’ Day Komen flattened Gebrselassie in Zurich

    The race, which was part of the Weltklasse meet in Zurich, came just days after Gebrselassie’s wedding.

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  10. Deaflympics: Clean sweep for Kenya in men’s 5,000m

    Ian Wambui leads James Musembi and Nelson Kipkorir to 1-2-3 Kenyan finish.

  11. Team Kenya plots to reclaim marathon gold at Deaflympics

    Peter Toroitich and David Kipkogei to carry Kenya’s hopes in men’s marathon.

    Deaflympic
  12. Deaflympics: Wandia fulfils his golden promise as Kenya’s medal tally hits 10

    Elikana Rono successfully defends his men’s 800m title at the Games.

    Lucas Wandia
  13. Haile, Khannouchi, Komen and Tanui in big gathering of greats

    Sworn rivals in distance running from yesteryear reunite at Great Ethiopian Run.

  14. Kenya’s Lucas Wandia eyes third straight Deaflympics steeplechase gold

    Double Deaflympics gold medallist hopeful of rewriting history.

    Lucas Wandia
  15. Deaflympics: Musembi leads Rono to 1-2 finish for Kenya in men's 1500m final

    Kenya has now bagged seven medals in the Games – two gold, three silver and two bronze.

  16. Deaflympics: Kenya wins surprise bronze in women's 10,000m

    Serah Kimani was elevated to third place after two athletes, who had finished ahead of her, were disqualified.

    Serah Kimani
  17. PREMIUM 2025 Deaflympics: Kenya bags gold, silver in men’s 10,000m

    Quartet of Isaac Atima, Linet Fwamba, Simon Menza and Beryl Wamira win silver in 4x400m mixed relay.

    Ian Wambui
  18. Kenya seeks to retain 10,000m title at Deaflympics

    Three athletes carry Kenya’s hope of securing country’s first medals at the games.

    Ian Wambui
  19. Beatrice Chebet awarded honorary doctorate by University of Kabianga

    Multiple Olympic and world champion honoured for being a role model, and a mentor to many.

    Beatrice Chebet
  20. PREMIUM ‘Catch them young, watch them grow’: Bro Colm on male runners

    Athletics coach believes it is time Kenya changed with the changing times.

    Brother Colm O’Connell 
  21. LA 2028 Olympics puts women's 100m on opening day in athletics

    Women's 100m final to headline the first day of competition at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

    Julien Alfred
  22. No decision yet on eligibility of transgender athletes, IOC says

    Working group set up in September is yet to conclude its discussions on the matter, spokesman says.

  23. PREMIUM Emerging stars vow to restore Kenya’s dominance in steeplechase, 1500m

    For many years, the country dominated the two events.

  24. Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics: Big cash rewards await medallists

    Sports PS Elijah Mwangi says athletes will get the same cash rewards as their hearing counterparts.

  25. PREMIUM No decision yet on eligibility of transgender athletes, IOC says

    Working group set up in September is yet to conclude its discussions on the matter, spokesman says.

  26. PREMIUM Deaflympics: First batch of Team Kenya athletes leaves for Tokyo

    Kenya will compete in five out of the 21 disciplines that will be contested in Japan.

    Deaf athletes
  27. Window for fast marathons closing, here is why

    Elite athletes say rising temperatures are reshaping the port with some city marathons more impacted than others.

  28. PREMIUM Kipchoge meets Obama to discuss transformative power of sport 

    "Meeting President Obama a moment I will treasure. It strengthens my resolve to inspire those around me"

    Barack Obama and Eliud KIpchoge
  29. PREMIUM Why the greats like Eliud Kipchoge never retire

    A man like Kipchoge understands what it means to control time because Eliud Kipchoge is not limited.