January 2025 – Athletics Kenya

News January 28, 2025

AK raise alarm over fake constitution doing rounds in athletics circles

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 28, 2025 - Athletics Kenya (AK) have raised an alarm over unscrupulous individuals distributing a document, purportedly the federation's revised constitution. In a statement, the national athletics governing body has denied knowledge of or involvement in…

Cross Country January 27, 2025

Njoki’s fearless approach to competition leads to cross country success

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 27, 2025 - Kenya’s Christine Njoki has credited her self-belief and hardwork for her recent success on the cross country circuit. Njoki continued her winning run with victory in the women’s 10km at the Discovery Cross…

Cross Country January 25, 2025

Kimosop, Nyasikera eye National glory after success at Nairobi Cross Country champs

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 24, 2025 - Japan-based Victor Kimosop says his win at Friday’s Nairobi Region Cross Country Championships, at Nairobi West Prison Grounds, has whetted his appetite for more at next month’s national competition. Kimosop is targeting first…

News January 24, 2025

US-based athlete airlifted to Kenya after passing away in road crash

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 24, 2025 - Kenyan athlete Joan Jepngetich, who passed away in a road accident on December 26 in Illinois, has been airlifted to the country. Jepngetich’s body arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on…

Cross Country January 20, 2025

Chemnung keen to represent Kenya at Tokyo World Championships

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 20, 2025 - Tokyo Half Marathon champion Loice Chemnung is ready for the fierce fight for a place at this year’s World Championships in Tokyo. Chemnung admits that the competition for places in Team Kenya will…

Mountain Running January 18, 2025

Kipkemoi, Chepngetich win Barng’etuny Mountain Run Champs

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2025 - Alfred Kipkemoi and Janeth Chepngetich cruised to victory at the Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run National Championships in Nandi County on Saturday. Kipkemoi clocked 1:09:04 to win the senior men’s 14km race, ahead of…