Robert Kibet
Robert Kibet is an independent journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya, covering development, with a focus on communities, youth, education, livelihoods and social impact. His work has appeared in international and African publications, including The Guardian, Inter Press Service (IPS), World Athletics, DW, The New Humanitarian and Equal Times. He also covers athletics and sports, particularly stories exploring their wider impact on youth and communities across Kenya and Africa. His reporting combines field-based journalism, human-interest storytelling and development-focused perspectives.
East African distance running is evolving, with Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania shaping an increasingly competitive marathon landscape.
Africa is moving beyond producing world-class athletes to building platforms capable of hosting the world’s biggest sporting events.
The future of African athletics will depend on developing talent, strengthening sporting systems and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Berlin was already awake before most of...
