The struggle to meet daily expenses is pushing some young athletes into exploitative relationships, a leading athletics coach has warned. Coach Elkanah Ruto said the financial challenges facing many upcoming athletes have created opportunities for exploitation by coaches, fellow athletes and wealthy individuals commonly known as sponsors. “Most of these athletes come from humble backgrounds….
There is an old, unconventional piece of wisdom passed down through the corridors of school administration, “When you arrive at a new school and find its academic results in the doldrums, invest in sports, and the grades will take care of themselves.“ To the traditionalist, this sounds counterintuitive. How does kicking a ball or spiking…
The Sub-County dust has settled, leaving five distinct footballing philosophies colliding on the county stage next week. Following the culmination of the grueling sub-county qualifiers, local football enthusiasts congratulated the finalists, setting the stage for a tournament that is as much a battle of tactics as it is of willpower. This is no longer just…
Olbutyo Girls High School in Chepalungu Sub-county, Bomet County, will host a two-day soccer and volleyball tournament on May 16 and 17, 2026, bringing together young players for what promises to be an exciting showcase of talent, teamwork and sportsmanship. The tournament, to be held at the school grounds, is expected to attract teams from…
