Kenyan deaf cyclist Brenda Bwire is aiming for a gold medal at the upcoming Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics after her recent victory at the Jubilee Insurance Grand Nairobi Bike Race. Bwire, who previously won gold at a 2021 Turkey triathlon championship, will represent Kenya alongside Simon Njoroge in cycling.

• Brenda Bwire won gold in the women's deaf category at the recent Nairobi Bike Race.
• She will be making her debut at the Deaflympics, which are scheduled for November 15-26.
• Despite facing challenges such as a lack of state-of-the-art equipment, limited sponsors, and inadequate security during training, Bwire remains committed to her rigorous daily preparations.

The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) has refuted allegations of mishandling the disciplinary case of former world Under-20 5000m champion Edward Zakayo, who claimed he was not given a fair hearing and was harassed. Zakayo, currently serving a two-year ban for whereabouts violations, alleged a conspiracy to sanction him despite losing his mobile phone and announced his retirement from athletics due to frustration.

• Adak stated it fully complied with national rules and the World Anti-Doping Code in handling Zakayo's case.
• Acting CEO Peninah Wahome confirmed that the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) found Zakayo to have missed two tests and had one filing failure between February 3, 2024, and April 3, 2024.
• Adak denied all claims of harassment, intimidation, or unauthorized visits, emphasizing that all interactions with athletes are official and documented in accordance with anti-doping regulations.

Long-distance runner Maurine Chebor, fresh from a double win in Nakuru, will headline the Betika Cross Country 2025 in Kericho on Saturday. The event at Kericho Teachers Training College grounds will feature elite and grassroots athletes competing for prize money.

• The event offers over Sh500,000 in cash prizes, with 10km champions receiving Sh150,000 each.
• Organized by Athletics Kenya and Betika, the event is a key build-up for athletes eyeing global competitions.
• Betika’s Group Brand Manager Eric Mwiti emphasized the event's role in providing a national platform for young athletes.