Truck Driver Mwaniki Wins KES 102M SportPesa Mega Jackpot After 20 Years on the Road

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – For nearly two decades, 47-year-old Peter Mwaniki’s life was defined by the endless stretch of asphalt, long shifts, and the heavy burden of providing for his family behind the wheel of a commercial truck. That routine changed overnight when a Sunday football prediction ticket transformed him into Kenya’s newest multimillionaire….

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Kiptum, Rotich Crowned Champions as 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Draws Record 30,700 Runners

PHOTO: Abraham Kiptum winner of men’s 42km race at Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2026 NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – On a brisk morning along the Southern Bypass, framed by the sweeping backdrop of the Nairobi National Park, Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich crossed the finish line to take the top honors at the 23rd edition…

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StanChart Marathon: Major Nairobi Roads to Close Ahead of 23rd Standard Chartered Marathon

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 – Nairobi Traffic Police Department has announced partial road closures and traffic diversions ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026. The road closures will begin at 11.00pm on Saturday, 24 October, and are scheduled to end at 1.30pm on Sunday, 25…

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StanChart Nairobi Marathon’s 23rd Edition Hits Record KES 273 Million Sponsorship

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 22 – The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has achieved a landmark milestone, securing a record combined sponsorship of KES 273 million for its upcoming 23rd edition scheduled for October 25, 2026.​ Standard Chartered has committed KES 130 million to the event, with corporate and development sponsors contributing an additional KES 143 million…

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Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 15 – Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the Kenyan capital becoming ​the first African city to stage the ‌event. World Athletics announced the decision on Tuesday after its council meeting in Budapest, while also awarding the 2031 edition to ​Munich. Nairobi had previously failed in…

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Nairobi Hospital Annual Charity Golf Drive Targets Life-Saving Pediatric Treatments

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted its flagship annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday 14 August 2026 at Karen Country Club bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to raise funds for underprivileged children requiring specialized medical procedures, particularly complex cardiac operations.​ The Children’s Charity Heart Fund…

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Glasgow 2026: Sports PS Mwangi Flags Off Team Kenya for Commonwealth Games

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 20 – Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has officially flagged off a formidable delegation of 188 athletes, coaches and technical officials at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. ​The highly anticipated games are scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August…

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Nairobi Hospital Taps Polo Partnership for Community Health Expansion

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 2 – The Nairobi Hospital and the Nairobi Polo Club have announced a landmark partnership that will see the hospital become the official healthcare partner for the 2026/2027 polo season, reinforcing a shared commitment to promoting health, safety and sporting excellence in Kenya. The partnership was unveiled during a media briefing held…

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