Contents 1 Events 1.1 January 1.2 February 1.3 March 1.4 April 1.5 May 1.6 June 1.7 July 1.8 August 1.9 September 1.10 October 1.11 November 1.12 December 2 Deaths 3 Sports 3.1 January - March 3.2 April - June 3.3 July - September 3.4 October - December 4 See also 5 References

Events

January

• January 1 - Kenya tightens security at Somalian border in order to prevent Islamic Courts Union militants from entering Kenya [1]

• January 4 - Three Administration Police officers shot dead near Molo, Nakuru District [2]. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known The Islamic Courts Union ( ICU, Somali: Midowga Maxkamadaha Islaamiga Arabic: اتحاد المحاكم الإسلامية Ittihād al-mahākim Administration Police (AP is a security unit belonging to the government of Kenya. Molo is a town in western Kenya. It is served by a branch off Kenya Railways earlier the Uganda Railway,the East African Railways Corporation Nakuru District is a district in the Rift Valley Province Kenya. On January 7 two suspects were shot down by police in Elburgon, Nakuru District. Plenty of stolen property were found at their hideout [3].

• January 14 - Rift Valley Fever outbreak in northeastern Kenya has reached a death toll of 95, out of 248 reported cases. Rift Valley Fever (RVF is a viral Zoonosis (affects primarily domestic Livestock, but can be passed to humans causing Fever. Most affected are Garissa, Wajir, Ijara and Tana River districts. Garissa District is an administrative district in the North Eastern Province of Kenya. Wajir District is an administrative district in the North Eastern Province of Kenya. Ijara is an administrative district in the North Eastern Province of Kenya. Tana River District is a district of Coast Province, Kenya. It is named after the Tana River itself Several international and domestic health organisations have provided vaccines and other aid to overcome the outbreak [4].

• January 19 - Kiraitu Murungi and David Mwiraria were cleared from allegations of being involved with the Anglo-Leasing scandal [5]. Kiraitu Murungi (born 1 January 1952) is a Kenyan politician He has been accused of involvement in the Anglo Leasing Scandal. David (Daudi Mwiraria (born September 3, 1938) was the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources previously Finance Minister of Kenya until December The Anglo Leasing Scandal, also known as Anglo-fleecing is the popular name for a corruption scandal in Kenya.

• January 20-25 - World Social Forum meeting held in Nairobi. The World Social Forum (WSF is an annual meeting held by members of the Anti-globalization (using the term Globalization in a Doctrinal sense not

• January 23 - A recording of a conversation involving David Mwiraria recorded in 11 June, 2004 is released by John Githongo. David (Daudi Mwiraria (born September 3, 1938) was the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources previously Finance Minister of Kenya until December John Githongo (born 1965 is a former Kenyan journalist who investigated bribery and fraud in his home country and later under the presidency of Mwai Kibaki According to the tape, Mwiraria tried to stop investigations on the Anglo-Leasing scandal, in which he was a suspect. [6]. However, the The Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) downplayed the tape stating it did not reveal anything new [7].

• January 30 - Ban Ki-moon, the new new Secretary General of United Nations visits Kenya [8]. Ban Ki-moon (born 13 June 1944 Korean: 반기문 Hanja: 潘基文 is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security

February

• February 18 - The statue of Dedan Kimathi was unveiled in Nairobi. Dedan Kimathi Waciuri (truly Kimathi wa Waciuri Field Marshal, (31 October 1920 &ndash 18 February 1957 was a Kenyan rebel leader who fought against British colonization The date coincided with the 50th anniversary of his execution by colonial administration [9].
• February 20 - Simon Matheri Ikere, the most wanted criminal as declared by Kenya Police, is shot by the police after they surrounded him, having being located through tracing of his mobile phone. The Kenya Police, which report to the Commissioner of Police in the Office of the President, fields about 35000 officers [10].
• February 28 - the 2006 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education results were published. KCSE stands for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, which is taken at the completion of Secondary Education Starehe Boys Centre was ranked the best high school in Kenya, followed by Strathmore School and Alliance High School [11]. Starehe Boys' Centre and School (also popularly known as "Starch" is a partial boardboys - only educational boarding school located in Nairobi Kenya Strathmore School is Kenya's first Multi-racial school established in 1961 in the Lavington area of Nairobi District. Alliance High School was founded in March 1, 1926 by the Alliance of Protestant Churches - The Church of Scotland Mission (later known as the

March

• March 4 - Five dangerous criminals escaped Nakuru GK Prison [12].
• March 15 - Internal Security minister John Michuki proposes new tough laws against possession of illegal firearms. John Njoroge Michuki (born 1932 is a Kenyan politician currently serving as Minister for the Environment and Mineral Resources and as acting Minister for Finance Similarly, the police was given a tight shoot-to-kill directive. These amendments aim at decreasing violent crime in Kenya. [13].
• March 19 - President Mwai Kibaki proposes constitutional reforms to be implemented before general elections set to be held in December 2007. Especially opposition members have demanded new constitutional reforms [14].

April

• April 3 - Tribal clashes in Mount Elgon District continue as four shops were burnt in Makutano trading centre [15]. Mount Elgon District (Mt Elgon District is an administrative district in the Western Province of Kenya.
• April 24 - A policeman is shot dead by Mungiki sect in Kiambu District [16]. Mungiki is a politico-religious group and a banned Criminal organization in Kenya. Kiambu District is an administrative district in the Central Province of Kenya.

May

• May 1 - During his labour day speech, President Mwai Kibaki promises to scrap tuition fees issued by public high schools [17].
• May 4 - Ethnic violence in Mt. Elgon area continues, ten people were shot dead in Kitale [18]. Kitale is an agricultural Town in western Kenya situated between Mount Elgon and the Cherengani Hills at an elevation of around 7000 feet
• May 5 - Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Cameroon shortly after take-off. Kenya Airways Flight 507 was a Boeing 737-800 flight of Kenya Airways flying from Douala International Airport in Douala, Cameroon The Republic of Cameroon is a unitary republic of central and western Africa. All 114 on board perished.
• May 14 - By-election held in Magarini constituency was won by Harrison Garama Kombe of Shirikisho Party [19]. The maragini is the concluding section of the Alapana. The artist sings brisks passages scaling across the entire range of Raga. The Shirikisho Party of Kenya is a Political party in Kenya. (Shirikisho means Union or Federation in Swahili)
• May 19 - Three wildlife rangers and four suspected poachers were shot dead during a gunfight in Tana River District [20]. Tana River District is a district of Coast Province, Kenya. It is named after the Tana River itself
• May 28 - Kenyan economy grew by 6. 1 per cent in 2006, according to the government. It is the highest growth rate in Kenya in three decades [21].

June

• June 8 - Over 30 suspected Mungiki members have been killed by the police within a week, following recent violence by the sect [22]
• June 21 - Eleven people were killed around Nairobi. Mungiki is a politico-religious group and a banned Criminal organization in Kenya. These killings happened after John Kamunya (aka Maina Njenga), a former Mungiki leader was jailed for five years [23].

July

• July 5 - Eight Kenyan cattle raiders have been killed by the Ugandan Army [24]. The Uganda Peoples Defence Force ( UPDF) previously the National Resistance Army, is the armed forces of Uganda.
• July 5 - Five people were shot dead by criminals in Stony Athi, Machakos District [25]
• July 18 - Earth tremors have been felt in Nairobi and elsewhere Kenya during few past days. Machakos District is an administrative district in the Eastern Province of Kenya An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer The tremors were related to the activity of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in Tanzania [26]. Ol Doinyo Lengai is a Volcano located in the north of Tanzania and is part of the volcanic system of the Great Rift Valley in Eastern Africa

August

• August 2 - Charity Ngilu, the minister of health, was arrested for several hours in Nairobi. Charity Kaluki Ngilu (born 1952 is a Kenyan politician She was Minister of Health from 2003 until 2007 and was appointed as Minister of Water and Irrigation in April 2008 This happened after Ngilu allegedly freed Anne Njogu, a detained human rights activist [27].
• August 11 - Several people die following mudslides near Malava, western Kenya [28]
• August 29 - 20 people die in a road accident near Yala town as a bus and petrol tanker collide [29]. Mudslide redirects here it is also the name of a cocktail. A mudflow or mudslide is the most rapid (up to 80 km/h / 50 mph Yala is a rural town in Gem Constituency in the Nyanza Province of Western Kenya, 42 kilometres Northwest of Kisumu.
• August 31 - The Guardian newspaper featured on its front page a story about corruption by the family of the former Kenyan president Daniel Arap Moi. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (born September 2, 1924) was the President of Kenya from 1978 until 2002 They claim their source of the information was Wikileaks [30]. Wikileaks is a website that publishes anonymous submissions and leaks of sensitive Governmental Corporate, or Religious documents while Government spokesman Alfred Mutua dismissed the claims [31].

September

• September 1 - Kalonzo Musyoka and Raila Odinga were selected as presidential candidates by their respective ODM fractions, having split into two in August. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (born December 24 1953) is a Kenyan Politician, currently serving as Vice President of Kenya. Raila Amollo Odinga (born January 7, 1945) is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the Prime Minister of Kenya with president Mwai Kibaki Orange Democratic Movement refers to a Political party in Kenya, which originated as a single party that was formed as a result of the 2005 Kenyan constitutional Meanwhile, former president Daniel Arap Moi has declared his support for president Mwai Kibaki's bid to win second term [32] [33] [34]

October

• October 9 - Twelve people were killed when a bus plunged into River Sio in Matayos, near Busia town ^[1]. Busia is a town on the Kenya - Uganda border in Busia District Kenya and Busia District Uganda.
• October 17 - John Njue, the newly appointed Archbishop of Nairobi, is now elevated to cardinal status. John Cardinal Njue (born 1944 in Embu, Kenya) is the current Archbishop of Nairobi. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi { Latin: Nairobien(sis } is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official usually a bishop, of the Catholic Church. He became the second Kenyan cardinal, the other was Maurice Michael Otunga, who died in 2003 ^[2]. Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga (January 1923 &ndash 6 September 2003 Archbishop emeritus of Nairobi and Military Ordinary emeritus for Kenya was born in

November

• November 17 - Main political parties (ODM, ODM-K and PNU) held their primary elections selecting parliamentary and civic candidates for the upcoming general elections. These primaries were marred by irregularities and violence. Numerous candidates defected to smaller parties after failing to get candidature by their respective parties ^[3].
• November 23 - Solomon Nyanjui, the missing KWS helicopter pilot was found alive with minor injuries, after being missing for eight days. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS was established in 1990 It manages the biodiversity of the country protecting and conserving the Flora and Fauna. The helicopter he was flying had crashed on the flanks of Mount Kenya, near Chuka town ^[4]. Mount Kenya is the highest Mountain in Kenya, and the second highest in Africa (after Mount Kilimanjaro) Chuka is a small town in Meru South District of Kenya. It falls within Eastern Province and the people of the area are Ameru speaking

December

• December 27 - Kenyan general election, 2007 were held. Kenyan general election 2007 was held on 27 December 2007. It comprised Presidential, parliamentary and civic elections The results were released amidst allegations of fraud. The elections were followed by civil unrest. The 2007–2008 Kenyan crisis refers to a political economic and humanitarian crisis that erupted in Kenya after incumbent President Mwai Kibaki was declared See also 2008 in Kenya. Events January January 1 - Riots in Kenya escalated following the tension after disputed presidential elections.

Deaths

• January 4 - John Ngunjiri, a national level rally driver dies of illness aged 49 [35].
• January 8 - Fazul Abdullah Mohammed - a Kenyan national, who is suspected of the 1998 United States embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam dies in a US air strike. Fazul Abdullah Mohammed (فاضل عبدالله محمد (born August 25, 1972, February 25, 1974, or December 25, 1974 In the 1998 US Embassy bombings ( August 7, 1998) hundreds of people were killed in simultaneous Car bomb explosions at the United States Dar es Salaam (دار السلام "Abode of Peace" Dār as-Salām) formerly Mzizima, is the largest city in Tanzania.
• January 17 - Alice Auma, Ugandan rebel dies in a Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya. Alice Auma (1956 &ndash 17 January 2007) was an Acholi spirit-medium who as the head of the Holy Spirit Movement, led a millennial The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. Dadaab is a town in northeastern Kenya approximately 100 kilometers from Kenya- Somali border
• February 4 - Job Bwayo, Kenyan AIDS researcher dies in a violent attack aged 61 [36].
• February 12 - Violet Barasa, 31, Kenyan women's volleyball team captain and Olympic competitor, illness. Violet Awindi Barasa (born June 21 1975, Sikhendu village Bungoma District, Kenya &ndash died February 12 2007 The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet [37]
• March 1 - Stephen Mukangu, former MP and assistant minister [38].
• March 22 - Kisoi Munyao, man who brought the Kenyan flag on the top of Mount Kenya at independence. The flag of Kenya was officially adopted on December 12, 1963. Mount Kenya is the highest Mountain in Kenya, and the second highest in Africa (after Mount Kilimanjaro) He died of stomach cancer aged 73 [39].
• April 4 - Grace Wahu, former wife of former president Jomo Kenyatta [40]
• June 9 - Achieng Oneko, freedom fighter and former politician, dies of heart attack aged 87 [41]. Grace Wahu was the first wife of Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta ( October 20, 1894 &ndash August 22, 1978) served as the first Prime Minister (1963&ndash1964 and President Ramogi Achieng Oneko (1920 - 2007 was a Kenyan freedom fighter and a politician Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply
• August 15 - Tom Ochieng O’Omwombo, National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) secretary-general dies of illness in Beijing, China [42]. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National
• September 3 - Sharon Wangwe, a musician (stage name Lady S) died in a road accident [43].
• October 6 - Darius Mbela - former cabinet minister, died aged 67 [44].
• October 8 - Taitta Toweett - former minister of education, traffic accident near Nakuru, aged 81 [45]. Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya 's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300000 inhabitants and currently
• November 27 - Nicodemus Kirima, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nyeri, dies in Nairobi Hospital following a coma induced by kidney problems. Nicodemus Kirima ( March 3, 1936 &ndash November 27, 2007) was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nyeri. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri { Latin: Nyerien(sis } is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Nyeri The Nairobi Hospital is a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. It was built as European Hospital, referring to then colonial rule In Medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep is a profound state of Unconsciousness. The kidneys are complicated organs that have numerous biological roles Kirima was aged 71 (born 1936) ^[5].
• December 25, Mighty King Kong, a Kenyan reggae musician dies of short illness aged 33 ^[6]. Paul Otieno Imbaya (1973 &ndash December 25, 2007) better known for his stage name Mighty King Kong was a Reggae musician from Kenya

Sports

January - March

• January 4 - Mushir Salim Jawher, a Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete participated in the Tiberias Marathon held in Israel (and won the race). The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. He was the first athlete from an Arab country to compete in Israel, and was subsequently stripped of his Bahraini citizenship. Although the decision was later revoked, Jawher decided to represent Kenya again under his birth name Leonard Mucheru Maina. Leonard Mucheru Maina ( born June 13, 1978 in Nyandarua) is a Kenyan long-distance runner, who started from 2004 until 2007 as
• January 18-24 - Cricket tri-series featuring Kenya, Scotland and Canada is held in Mombasa, Kenya. Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries The Kenya national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Kenya in international Cricket matches The Scotland national cricket team represents Scotland in the game of Cricket. The Canada cricket team is the national Cricket team representing Canada in men's international competition Mombasa is the second largest City in Kenya, lying on the Indian Ocean. The Kenyan team won the series.
• January 29-February 4- Africa Cup of Clubs, the continental field hockey tournament is held in Nairobi. Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Telkom Kenya wins the women's category while Sharkia of Egypt wins the men’s title [46]
• January 29-February 7 - 2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One tournament held in Nairobi. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The 2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One was a One Day International Cricket tournament played from 29 January 2007 to 7 February Kenya wins the tournament by beating Scotland in its final.
• February 9 - Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya sets the new half marathon world record (58:53) in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates [47]
• February 22 - The 2006 Kenyan Sports Personality of the Year awards were held in Nairobi. Samuel Kamau Wanjiru (born November 10 1986 in Nyahururu) is a Kenyan long distance runner who won the 2008 Beijing Olympic men's Marathon A half marathon is a Road running event of 210975 meters or miles about 13 Ras Al-Khaimah ( Arabic: رأس الخيمة,, literally "The Top of the Tent" is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates Alex Kipchirchir was selected Sportsman of the Year while Janeth Jepkosgei received Sportswoman of the Year award [48]. Alex Kipchirchir Rono (born 26 November 1984 in Sergoit, Uasin Gishu District) is a middle distance runner from Kenya. Janeth Jepkosgei (born December 13, 1983) is a Kenyan middle distance runner and world champion
• March 8-11 - Edoardo Molinari from Italy wins 2007 Kenya Open golf tournament held in Karen Golf and Country Club, Nairobi. Edoardo Molinari (born 11 February 1981) is an Italian golfer Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Kenya Open is a Golf tournament in Kenya. It has been played since 1967 and has been a Challenge Tour event since 1991 Jacob Okello was the best placed Kenyan golfer. Kenya Open is part of the Challenge Tour [49]. The Challenge Tour is the second tier men's professional Golf tour in Europe.
• March 9 - FIFA lifts ban on Kenya Football Federation [50]. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) The Kenya Football Federation (KFF is the governing body of football in Kenya.
• March 9-11 - 2007 edition of Safari Rally was held in Kenya. The Safari Rally is considered by many to be the world's toughest rally. It was won by Conrad Rautenbach, from Zimbabwe [51]. Conrad Rautenbach (born 12 November 1984) is a Rally driver from Zimbabwe. See also Great Zimbabwe National Monument. For information about the March and June 2008 presidential elections see Zimbabwean presidential election
• March 14-24 - Kenya participated the 2007 Cricket World Cup held in West Indies. The 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup was a Men 's Cricket Tournament that took place in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007 using the sport's The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Kenya won Canada but lost to New Zealand and England, failing to advance the top-8 stage. The New Zealand cricket team, also known as the Black Caps or BLACKCAPS, played their first Test in 1929-30 against England in Christchurch The England cricket team is the national cricket team which represents England and Wales.
• March 17 - Samuel Wanjiru set again new half marathon world record by running 58:35 in The Hague, The Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
• March 24 - 2007 IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held in Mombasa, Kenya [52]. The 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held in Mombasa, Kenya on 24th March 2007
• March 25 - Kenya won Swaziland 2-0 in an African cup of Nations qualifier. The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by the Kenya Football Federation. The Swaziland national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield is the national team of Swaziland and is controlled by the National Football This page details the process of qualifying for the 2008 African Cup of Nations. The match was played at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-use Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.

April - June

• April 7-8 - Kenya sevens team reaches main cup semifinals at 2007 Adelaide Sevens. The Kenya national rugby union sevens team compete in the IRB Sevens World Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens. The Adelaide Sevens, also known as the Australia Sevens, is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international Rugby sevens
• April 15-22 - Three major marathon races were won by Kenyan men: Rotterdam Marathon was won by Joshua Chelanga, Boston Marathon by Robert Cheruiyot and London Marathon by Martin Lel. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 The Rotterdam Marathon is an annual Marathon that has been held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands since 1981 Joshua Chelanga (born 7 April 1973 in Baringo District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the 2007 edition of the Rotterdam Marathon The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot (born September 26, 1978 in Kapsabet, Kenya) is a Kenyan Marathon runner and is the current The London Marathon is a popular road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981 usually in April Martin Lel (born October 29, 1978 in Kapsabet) is a Kenyan long distance and marathon runner
• May 27 - 2007 edition of the Mombasa Marathon was won by Peter Kemboi. His time 2:09:21 was the fastest marathon time run in Kenya. Juliet Jepchirchir won women's category. [53].
• June 3 - Kenya plays a goalless draw with Swaziland at the African Nations cup qualifier in Lobamba, Swaziland. The Swaziland national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield is the national team of Swaziland and is controlled by the National Football Lobamba is the traditional and legislative Capital of Swaziland, seat of the Parliament and residence of the Queen Mother. The Kingdom of Swaziland is a country located in Southern Africa centred at approximately 26o49'S 31o38'E
• June 10 - Safari Sevens rugby tournament was held in Nairobi and won by Emerging Boks, the development team of South Africa [54]. The Safari Sevens is an annual Rugby sevens tournament held in Kenya.
• June 16 - Kenyan football team is defeated by Eritrea 0-1 at the African Nations cup qualifier in Asmara, Eritrea. The Eritrea national football team, nicknamed the Red Sea Boys, is the national team of Eritrea and is controlled by the Eritrean National Football Federation Asmara (English ( Ge'ez: ኣስመራ Asmera, formerly known as Asmera, or in أسمرا Asmaraa Eritrea () ( Ge'ez: ኤርትራ ʾErtrā, Arabic: إرتريا Iritriya) officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in Following the result, Kenya can not qualify for the finals.

July - September

• July 11-15 - 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics were held in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics was the fifth edition of the World Youth Championships in Athletics. Ostrava ( pronounced, Ostrau Ostrawa is the third largest city in the Czech Republic, however it is the second largest urban agglomeration after Prague The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Kenya won 6 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze. Kenya earned second place in the medal table, after United States [55]
• July 11-23 - All-Africa Games were held in Algeria. The 9th All-Africa Games took place in July 11&ndash23 2007 in Algiers, the Capital city of Algeria. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Kenya won eight gold medals: Jason Dunford (50m 100m, and 200m butterfly swimming), Willy Komen (3000m steeplechase), Ruth Bosibori (3000m steeplechase), Asbel Kiprop (1500m), Dickson Wamwiri (Tae Kwon Do, 58Kg flyweight), Suleiman Bilali (Flyweight boxing). Jason Edward Dunford (born November 28, 1986 in Nairobi) is a Swimmer from Kenya. Willy Rutto Komen (born 22 December 1987) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Ruth Bosibori Nyangau (also written Ruth Bisibori born 2 January 1988 in Bosiango) is a Kenyan middle distance runner who specializes Asbel Kiprop (born June 30 1989 in Uasin Gishu) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres, he won a silver medal at the Suleiman Wanjau Bilali (born June 5, 1976) is a Kenyan Light flyweight boxer In addition, Kenya won five paralympic gold medals: Abraham Tarbei (5000m T46, 1500m T46), Henry Kirwa (5000m T12), Samuel Muchai (1500m T11), Henry Wanyoike (5000m T11) [56]. Henry Wanyoike (born 10 May 1974) is a Kenyan athlete. He is Blind and competes in the Paralympics and in Marathon
• July 14-22 - African Field Hockey Qualifiers for the 2008 Olympics were held in Nairobi, Kenya. 2007 African Olympic Qualifier is the African Field hockey qualification tournament for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. South African men's and women's teams won their respective competitions and took only available places for the Olympics. Kenyan men's team finished second and women's team second.
• August 9-12: African Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou (ˌwɑgəˈduːguː Mossi wɑgədəgə is the Capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa Kenya topped the medal table by winning 13 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze [57]
• August 24 - September 2: 2007 World Championships in Athletics were held in Osaka, Japan. The 11th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF were held at Nagai Stadium is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Kenya fared well and won five gold medals, second only to United States. In addition, Kenya won three silver and five bronze medals. Kenyan gold medalists were Luke Kibet (marathon), Brimin Kipruto (3000m steeplechase), Janeth Jepkosgei (800m), Catherine Ndereba (marathon) and Alfred Yego (800m). Luke Kibet (born 12 April 1983) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. Brimin Kipruto (born July 31 1985 is a Kenyan middle distance runner Janeth Jepkosgei (born December 13, 1983) is a Kenyan middle distance runner and world champion Catherine Ndereba (born July 21, 1972) is a world class Kenyan marathon runner. Alfred Kirwa Yego (born 28 November 1986 in Eldoret) is a Kenyan middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.
• September 8 - Kenya beats Angola 2-1 in an African Nations Cup qualifier. The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras, (" The Black Antelopes " is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the The game was non-essential for both teams, since Angola had already qualified and Kenya was inable to qualify.
• September 11 - Kenya women's national volleyball team wins Africa Volleyball Championship held in Nairobi. Kenya did not lose a set, becoming the first team to do so at African Championships. ^[7].

October - December

• October 7 - Patrick Ivuti of Kenya won Chicago Marathon
• October 21 - Carl Tundo secures 2007 Kenya National Rally Championship title ^[8]. Patrick Ivuti (born June 30, 1978, Machakos, Kenya) is a Kenyan long distance athlete who currently resides in Nairobi The Bank of America 's Chicago Marathon (formerly the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon) is a major Marathon held yearly in Chicago
• October 28 - Nairobi Marathon was held in Nairobi. Nairobi Marathon is an annual Marathon held in Nairobi, Kenya. Winners were John Njoroge and Rose Chesire Jepkemboi ^[9].
• November 5 - Martin Lel won the 2007 edition of New York City Marathon. Martin Lel (born October 29, 1978 in Kapsabet) is a Kenyan long distance and marathon runner The New York City Marathon ( ING New York City Marathon for Sponsorship reasons is a major annual marathon (42 Earlier this year Lel had won London Marathon, another major marathon race ^[10].

See also

• 2007 in Africa
• 2008 in Kenya

References

2005 in Africa - 2006 in Africa - 2007 in Africa International organisations African Union (AU Events January January 1 - Riots in Kenya escalated following the tension after disputed presidential elections. The Standard is an important Newspaper in Kenya with a 20% market share and Kenya's oldest newspaper Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

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