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.
Busia got talent: Harambee Star’s mother praises son Boniface Muchiri’s never-say-die spirit and outstanding display
At the centre of interest a son born and brought up in Busia, one of the five counties in western Kenya that have contributed directly and indirectly more than 90 per cent of current Kenyan team that has shocked Africa’s football powerhouses like Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Angola and Zambia.
Kenya announces readiness for African soccer show that kicks off on August 2-30 in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar
The principal secretary, who is also chair of the committee, said the committee handed over Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium on Monday to the Local Organising Committee and that the other facilities are also ready for the matches.
