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Sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala launches a tree-planting initiative in Ngong Forest, blending conservation with tribute while preparing for 2025 competitions.
Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has announced a bold environmental initiative, revealing plans to plant trees across a five-acre piece of land in Ngong Forest.
The record-breaking sprinter, known as Africa’s fastest man over 100 meters, shared the news through his social media pages, where he expressed his vision for a greener and more sustainable future.
Omanyala’s passion for conservation goes beyond just planting trees; he envisions a space where every tree represents a tribute to Kenya’s heroes across various fields, including sports, business, and media.
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The 29-year-old has partnered with Tema Environment Kenya and the Kenya Forest Service to bring this vision to life, ensuring that the project not only contributes to reforestation but also serves as a recreational and educational space for the local community.
"Imagine a place where every tree stands as a tribute to Kenya’s heroes—from sports to business, media, and beyond," Omanyala wrote.
"Kenya Forest Service, through TEAMEnvironment KENYA, has given me 5 acres at Ngong Hills to turn this vision into reality by planting indigenous and fruit trees, creating a green recreational space, and ensuring water access for the local community."
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The sprinting sensation further encouraged Kenyans to embrace a culture of tree planting to mark their personal milestones, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other achievements.
"Let’s embrace a culture of tree planting to mark our milestones—birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and achievements. This is more than conservation; it’s a legacy for future generations. Ready to be part of the change? Reach out and let’s grow together!" Omanyala urged.
By using his platform as a world-class athlete, Omanyala hopes to inspire more people to take an active role in environmental sustainability.
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Even as he focuses on his environmental project, Omanyala remains committed to his athletic career.
He recently competed in the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, where he showcased significant improvement from his debut in 2022.
After winning his heat, he finished second in the semifinals and wrapped up his campaign with a fourth-place finish in the final.
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Looking ahead, Omanyala has yet to finalize his 2025 competition schedule but assured his fans that he will announce his plans once everything is confirmed.
He has already made a strong start to the season, winning the 100m heats at the Athletics Kenya weekend meet in Thika.
Last season presented a mix of highs and lows for the Kenyan sprint star. He narrowly missed out on a place in the 100m final at the Paris Olympic Games but still ended the year on a high note.
His impressive time of 9.79 seconds at the Kenyan Olympic trials made him the second-fastest man in the world, cementing his status as one of the top sprinters on the global stage.
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