Kenyan marathon ace Sebastian Sawe runs into Guinness Book of Records after breaking two hour barrier

Kenyan marathon ace Sebastian Sawe runs into Guinness Book of Records after breaking two hour barrier

Defending champion Sawe made his move with one mile remaining, finally breaking clear of Kejelcha and pressing on alone. He crossed the line in a time 65 seconds faster than the previous world record.

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Kip Keino Classic: Atmosphere in Nairobi ideal for Africa’s only World Athletics Continental Tour gold-level meet to break records

Kip Keino Classic: Atmosphere in Nairobi ideal for Africa’s only World Athletics Continental Tour gold-level meet to break records

Of the 11 gold meetings across five continental areas in 2026, the Kenya leg stands out for its high-altitude setting. To further optimise conditions for athletes, the track at Nyayo National Stadium was resurfaced with the same synthetic material widely used at world championships and Olympic Games, following Kenya’s co-hosting of the 2025 African Nations Championship.

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KEPSA says in report that Kenya positive economic outlook ‘coexists with deep-rooted structural constraints that inflate cost of doing business’

KEPSA says in report that Kenya positive economic outlook ‘coexists with deep-rooted structural constraints that inflate cost of doing business’

Fuel price volatility further exposes businesses to the high costs, as Kenya remains vulnerable as a net importer, especially in the wake of the US-Israel-Iran war.

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Iran’s parliament speaker assures world Tehran is committed to peace, accuses ‘those who started the war’ of dishonesty

Iran’s parliament speaker assures world Tehran is committed to peace, accuses ‘those who started the war’ of dishonesty

Praising Pakistan’s efforts to help secure a ceasefire and facilitate talks between Tehran and Washington, Qalibaf said that enforcing a comprehensive ceasefire across all conflict areas was among the conditions of the preliminary truce

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Diplomatic re-engagement to ‌end Middle East crisis calms oil markets, drives benchmark prices to below $100

Diplomatic re-engagement to ‌end Middle East crisis calms oil markets, drives benchmark prices to below $100

Despite the optimistic note, more vessels were being turned back under the US blockade on Iranian ports, including a US-sanctioned and Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry that was making its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Persian Gulf.

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Pope’s tour of Algeria draws praise as ‘land of peace and coexistence speaks to the world’

Pope’s tour of Algeria draws praise as ‘land of peace and coexistence speaks to the world’

In his first remarks in Algiers, Leo tied his current appeal for peace to the country’s struggle for independence from France, obtained in 1962. Hundreds of thousands of people died in the revolution during which French forces tortured detainees, disappeared suspects and devastated villages as part of a strategy to maintain a grip on power.

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IEBC takes advantage of football tournament to register new voters in Likoni, Mombasa

IEBC takes advantage of football tournament to register new voters in Likoni, Mombasa

Former Likoni Member of County Account Mohamed Kasagamba praised the initiative, saying it had made a significant impact.

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Mission possible: Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around Moon ends with dramatic splashdown

Mission possible: Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around Moon ends with dramatic splashdown

The triumphant moon-farers – Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen – emerged from their bobbing capsule into the sunlight off the coast of San Diego.

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Agriculture and Food Authority macadamia crackdown targets smugglers to shield farmers from losses

Agriculture and Food Authority macadamia crackdown targets smugglers to shield farmers from losses

Speaking to journalists after an operation that nabbed an unlicensed dealer at Kiganjo in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, AFA Deputy Head of Directorate of Nuts and Oil Crops Patrick Kirimi said the offenders will face charges of smuggling.

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Free slave hunts old masters-1: Why Isaiah Cole returned to Georgia with vengeance to hunt down slave owners who killed his Mama

Free slave hunts old masters-1: Why Isaiah Cole returned to Georgia with vengeance to hunt down slave owners who killed his Mama

Isaiah walked with the measured pace of a man conserving strength for a longer journey. Each step stirred dust that settled on his worn boots. Union issued, like the coat, three miles to the Bowmont plantation. Three miles closer to the first name on his list. The land around him bore the marks of war and neglect.

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