Tabby Nashipae

Tabby Nashipae

Sports Writer

17 Articles

Favorite Sport

Rugby

Favorite Position

Fly Half

Favorite Kenyan Rugby Team

Kabras Sugar RFC

Favorite Sporting Memory

Live La Liga match pitting Barcelona and Las Palmas

Favorite Sports Documentary

The Invincibles

Tabby Nashipae is a young Kenyan sports journalist known for her insightful reporting and passionate storytelling. Her work is characterized by her ability to connect with sportspersons and bring their stories to life, capturing the human element behind the competition.

Latest Articles by Tabby Nashipae

Athletics - Olympics: Day 10

Olympics

Exclusive: David Rudisha on the 800m Record Chase and Marco Arop’s Half-Marathon Move

The men's 800m event in 2024 redefined middle-distance running with athletes inching closer to Rudisha's 1:40.91 record. Young stars like Wanyonyi lead the chase, while others like Arop impress in unexpected races. Rudisha reflects on the impact of lucrative races and believes Wanyonyi has what it takes to break his record, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport despite personal setbacks.

Tabby Nashipae

2025-03-06

Day 8 - World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023

Olympics

Exclusive: Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon Targets Sixth Diamond League Title Amid 10,000m Speculation

Faith Kipyegon, triple Olympic gold medalist, will launch her 2025 Diamond League season in Xiamen, China. After a stellar 2024, including record-breaking performances, she aims for a historic sixth Diamond League title. Kipyegon reflects on her accomplishments, switching to longer races, and pays tribute to late runner Agnes Tirop.

Tabby Nashipae

2025-02-25

128th Boston Marathon

Olympics

Exclusive: Hellen Obiri Eyes Historic Boston Marathon Three-Peat

Kenyan legend Hellen Obiri aims to make history at the 2025 Boston Marathon as a potential three-time champion. Despite training in both the US and Kenya, she faces strong competition and high expectations as the defending champion. Her ultimate goal is to secure a spot in Team Kenya for the World Championships in Tokyo.

Tabby Nashipae

2025-02-02

Exclusive: Kenya’s Shujaa Ready to Take on The Global Stage After a Year-Long Absence

Rugby

Exclusive: Kenya’s Shujaa Ready to Take on The Global Stage After a Year-Long Absence

Kenya's Shujaa are back in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after a year-long absence. They earned promotion by defeating Germany. The team faces tough competition in Pool A at the Dubai 7s. Coaches and players are confident and ready to make a mark in the upcoming series.

Tabby Nashipae

2024-11-29

Exclusive: Small Villages in Iten That are The Cradle of Athletic Superstars

Olympics

Exclusive: Small Villages in Iten That are The Cradle of Athletic Superstars

Iten, known as the "Home of Champions," has produced numerous world-renowned athletes. Villages like Sing'ore and Korkitony have birthed stars such as Alice Kibor, Hellen Kimutai, Brimin Kipruto, and Raymond Yator. However, many athletes now identify more with training clubs than their villages.

Tabby Nashipae

2024-11-27

Exclusive: Can Kenya’s Sports Infrastructure Rise to Global Standards?

Olympics

Exclusive: Can Kenya’s Sports Infrastructure Rise to Global Standards?

Kenya's rich sporting history has been marred by inadequate sports infrastructure, a pattern of abandoned or incomplete projects, and mismanagement of funds. Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba highlighted the need for a comprehensive masterplan to guide the development and maintenance of facilities.

Tabby Nashipae

2024-11-25

Tabby Nashipae

In addition to her reporting, Nashipae is a strong advocate for women's participation in sports, encouraging young girls to pursue their sporting careers. Aside from sports, she has a taste for art, music, and fashion. Before venturing into Sports Journalism, Nashipae participated in various aspects of rugby including first aid and officiating.