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SPORTS

Amount of Bribes That Were Allegedly Paid Blocking Omanyala from Flying to US as Blunder Made Emerge

It has emerged that DCI George Kinoti had been called in to carry out an investigation to the reasons why Fednard Omanyala's Visa to fly to Oregon, United States for the 2022 World Athletics Championship had been delayed. Details have alleged that inclusion of joyriders to the list of athletes, coaches and technical officers submitted by Athletics Kenya (AK) was the mistake that contributed to Omanyala's delayed flight.

  10 months ago ago
Amount of Bribes That Were Allegedly Paid Blocking Omanyala from Flying to US as Blunder Made Emerge

EDUCATION

Intellects: Meet Prof Sam Ongeri's Family Having A Doctor, Banker, Engineer, Chemist And Dentist

Sam Ongeri’s family is a family of intellectuals having doctor, politician, professor, nurse, banker, dentist, chemist, and an engineer while his wife and him are professors. The alumnus of India’s New Delhi, Bombay universities and the University of London is a pediatrician who previously worked as a professor at the University Of Nairobi School Of Medicine, chair of Athletics Kenya, Member of Parliament for Nyaribari Masaba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Local Government, and Education and senator for Kisii county.

  5 months ago ago
Intellects: Meet Prof Sam Ongeri's Family Having A Doctor, Banker, Engineer, Chemist And Dentist

MILITARY

Meet Ex-Kenya Army Commander Who Is The Engine Running Kenyan Athletics

Lt. General ( Rtd) Jackson Tuwei, who is the Athletics Kenya President ( Photo Courtesy). After serving in the military for 40 years, Lt General ( Rtd) Jackson Tuwei bowed out in 2010 after attaining retirement age. In a colourful military career that saw him serve in both the Kenya Army and Kenya Air Force, Lt General Tuwei joined the Athletics Kenya as its President.

  6 months ago ago
Meet Ex-Kenya Army Commander Who Is The Engine Running Kenyan Athletics

SPORTS

Athletics Kenya Issues a Statement Touching On Omanyala Saga, Reveals 7 Key Details

Athletic Kenya has finally issued a statement concerning Kenyan Delegation to the world athletics championships, 2022 in Oregon in the United States of America. According to the statement that has touched on 7 key details, the Athletics Kenya start by saying that the trials for the championship was held between June 24 and 25 where a contingent of 80 Athletes and officials were selected.

  10 months ago ago
Athletics Kenya Issues a Statement Touching On Omanyala Saga, Reveals 7 Key Details

EDUCATION

From Silver Medal To Selling Sukuma Wiki To Feed Family: The Sad Story Of Irene Kemunto

When Irene Kemunto delivered her first child in class 8, and then her second child in Form Two, that marked the end of her educational journey. Unfortunately, after giving birth to her second child, Kemunto was thrown out of her parents' home leaving her to fend for herself and children.

  1 year ago ago
From Silver Medal To Selling Sukuma Wiki To Feed Family: The Sad Story Of Irene Kemunto

SPORTS

Athletics Kenya Breaks Silence on Alleged 32 Joyriders in Oregon, Reveals Who Joined Team Kenya

Omanyala. Photo: Courtesy Kenya is participating in the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States of America. However, some people in Team Kenya didn't have a smooth process while preparing for the same. Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala arrived for the event 3 hours before its start after he had a Visa problem that delayed his travel to join the rest in hunting for medals.

  10 months ago ago
Athletics Kenya Breaks Silence on Alleged 32 Joyriders in Oregon, Reveals Who Joined Team Kenya

SPORTS

Governor Comments After Two Kenyans Win Gold And Bronze At The World U-20 Championship In Colombia

Kenya is a known athletic nation with a record of winning Gold, Silver and Bronze at the Athletics and Olympic competitions. These athletes have made the country proud and have acted as a symbol of unity for the country. Sports such as athletics have brought Kenyans together especially when we hear our national anthem being played at the top tournaments.

  10 months ago ago
Governor Comments After Two Kenyans Win Gold And Bronze At The World U-20 Championship In Colombia

SPORTS

We Will Prepare a Better Bid to Win the 2029 World Champs Hosting - CS Ababu Namwamba

When Tokyo, Japan, was given the rights to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships, Kenya announced its intention to submit a bid to host the 2029 event instead. Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has promised that Kenya will submit a stronger bid and continue to upgrade existing facilities in order to increase the country's chances of winning.

  4 months ago ago
We Will Prepare a Better Bid to Win the 2029 World Champs Hosting - CS Ababu Namwamba

SPORTS

David Rudisha Hospitalised, Reason Revealed

On December 10, the world record holder in the 800 meters, David Lekuta Rudisha, was injured in an aircraft crash and taken to the hospital. Official from Athletics Kenya Barnaba Korir confirmed the occurrence, saying that the small plane crashed-landed near the Imbirikana district of Amboseli.

  5 months ago ago
David Rudisha Hospitalised, Reason Revealed

SPORTS

David Rudisha Hospitalized After a Plane Crash.

World 800m record holder,David Lekuta Rudisha was hospitalized after he was involved in a plane Crash on Saturday, December 10. Confirming the incident, Athletics Kenya Official Barnaba Korir stated that the light aircraft crash landed at the Imbirikana area in Amboseli. Korir confirmed that the Olympic Champion sustained injuries and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Makindu.

  5 months ago ago
David Rudisha Hospitalized After a Plane Crash.

SPORTS

David Rudisha Survives Plane Crash Shortly After Take Off

An employee of Athletics Kenya named Barnaba Korir shared the information that the small aircraft made a crash landing in the Imbirikana section of the Amboseli national park. The information that was provided served as verification that the incident had in fact taken place. According to Korir, the Olympic champion had been hurt and was now getting treatment for those injuries in a hospital in Makindu.

  5 months ago ago
David Rudisha Survives Plane Crash Shortly After Take Off

SPORTS

David Rudisha Hospitalized After Being Involved In A Plane Crash

World 800m record holder David Lekuta Rudisha is now hospitalised after he was involved in a plane crash on Saturday, December 10. The Athletics Kenya official Barnaba Korir confirmed that the light aircraft crashed at Amboseli. Korir said the athlete was receiving treatment at the Makindu hospital and he is out of danger.

  5 months ago ago
David Rudisha Hospitalized After Being Involved In A Plane Crash

SPORTS

David Lekute Rudisha is Now Hospitalised After he was Involved in an Accident in Amboseli.

David Lekuta Rudisha, the holder of the world record for the 800 meters, was taken to the hospital after a plane crash on Saturday, December 10. Official from Athletics Kenya Barnaba Korir confirmed the occurrence, saying that the small plane crashed-landed near the Imbirikana district of Amboseli.

  5 months ago ago
David Lekute Rudisha is Now Hospitalised After he was Involved in an Accident in Amboseli.

SPORTS

Athletics Kenya Alienates From Letter Circulating Regarding Oregon Chamipionships

Africa's fastest man, Ferdinard Omanyala was in crisis last week after his visa was delayed, making it close to impossible to make it for his competition in Oregon. However, in the last hours, he managed to get his visa and proceeded to the competitions, a situation that left Kenyans pointing fingers at Athletics Kenya.

  10 months ago ago
Athletics Kenya Alienates From Letter Circulating Regarding Oregon Chamipionships

SPORTS

Relief to Athletes Caught Doping as Athletics Kenya to Allow Them to Start Competing Again

Kenya has always been one of the leaders across the world when it comes to track events with legends like Kipchoge ruling the marathon events for decades and on the women field as well stars like Jelimo have made their mark felt. Picture courtesy. Kenyan who got banned.

  1 year ago ago
Relief to Athletes Caught Doping as Athletics Kenya to Allow Them to Start Competing Again

SPORTS

Kenyan Athletic World Record Champion Survives A Plane Crash

David Lekuta Rudisha, the world 800m record holder, was hospitalized after being involved in a plane crash on Saturday, December 10. Athletics Kenya official Barnaba Korir confirmed the incident, stating that the light aircraft crashed-landed in the Imbirikana area of Amboseli. Korir confirmed that the Olympic champion had been injured and was being treated at a hospital in Makindu.

  5 months ago ago
Kenyan Athletic World Record Champion Survives A Plane Crash

SPORTS

Sports Official In Trouble as DCI Opens Investigations On Omanyala Visa Saga and Alleged Joyriders

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has officially launched investigations into embarrassing moments whereby African champion Ferdinand Omanyala almost missed out on Oregon competition due to Visa saga. Director Kinoti on Friday said that DCI has been tasked to investigate allegations of bribery and inclusion of joyriders to the list of athletes, coaches and technical officers submitted by Athletics Kenya.

  10 months ago ago
Sports Official In Trouble as DCI Opens Investigations On Omanyala Visa Saga and Alleged Joyriders

SPORTS

Big Blow To Fastest Man In Africa, Omanyala, After Delayed Visa Cost Him Participation In World Game

Disappointment have engulfed the 26 year old sprinter Omanyala after his Visa was delayed so as to participate in the World Athletics Championships in the United States. Omanyala has expressed his disappointment and said that even if the visa came today, it will be too late for him.

  10 months ago ago
Big Blow To Fastest Man In Africa, Omanyala, After Delayed Visa Cost Him Participation In World Game

SPORTS

Breaking: Blow To Kenya As Omanyala Misses The World Athletics Championships

It is now clear that Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will miss the World Athletics Championships over claims of delay in getting visa. Omanyala was to participate in the 100m race tomorrow. Omanyala among other athletes and officials have not yet been issued with the needed traveling documents ahead of the championship which is set to kick off this Friday at Oregon in United States.

  10 months ago ago
Breaking: Blow To Kenya As Omanyala Misses The World Athletics Championships

SPORTS

Omanyala Response To Sport PS Over Missing Visa Information.

Kenya's sensational competitor, Ferdinand Omanyala, dismissed claims by Sports Principal Secretary Joe Okudo, in the ongoing visa hitch that hit the sprinter in front of the 2022 World Championships, USA. The Sports PS had claimed that issues emerged because of missing information on Omanyala's application.

  10 months ago ago
Omanyala Response To Sport PS Over Missing Visa Information.