Ferdinand Omanyala's foundation hits the ground running as he unveils ambitious plan

Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has hit the ground running with his foundation that has now benefited one sprinter.

Omanyala had the vision of starting an organisation, the Omanyala foundation, for nurturing young talent and building a sprinting community in Kenya. He is not resting on his laurels as he has already started impacting the lives of the youngsters.

Omanyala was proud to share that they will be supporting one athlete who will compete at the High School National Athletics Championships.

The foundation shared a photo of Omanyala with the youngster who was being supported as he geared up for the national event.

Going forward, the foundation will also be keen to partner with the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association and pick the best athletes in both the 100m and 200m every year.

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“The first beneficiary of the Sprint Achievers mentorship programme under the Omanyala foundation. We wish him well in the forthcoming high school national athletics champs.

“In the program, through KSSSA we will also pick the best athletes both male and female in 100m and 200m every year and mentor them to become track stars,” the post on their X (Twitter) handle read.

Africa’s fastest man could not hide his joy as he replied to the post, saying: “Everything has to start from somewhere. A pipeline shall be set.”

Sports Connect Africa CEO Cynthia Mumbo also shared their excitement to be partnering with Omanyala and his foundation. Mumbo said: “Excited to work with the fastest man in Africa @Ferdiomanyala & The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF.

“Together, we'll work to empower athletes, particularly those from underserved communities, and create a more sustainable future for sports.”