Kenya Unveils Star-Studded Team for World Athletics Relays and African Championships

Athletics Kenya has named a star-studded squad for the upcoming World Athletics Relays and the Africa Senior Athletics Championships.

The World Athletics Relays will be held on May 2–3 in Gaborone, while the Africa Senior Championships are scheduled for May 12–17, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Complex in Accra.

The team was selected following trials conducted from April 9 to 11 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, as Athletics Kenya sought to assemble a strong and competitive squad for both events.

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The Team Kenya squad for the World Athletics Relays Championships in Gaborone features a powerful blend of speed and experience, led by Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, alongside Ronald Kiprono Koech, Mark Otieno Odhiambo, and Moses Wasike Onyango for the 4x100m and mixed events.

Joining them in the short relay pool are Elkana Kiprotich Sabila, Dennis Wangui Mwai, Meshack Kitsubuli Babu, Samuel Waweru Chege, and Steve Odhiambo Onyango, while the women’s speed is anchored by Millicent Ndoro, Diana Lilian Awako Aoko, and Eunice Kadogo Murandafu.

The 4x400m men’s contingent is equally deep, headlined by Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui, Dennis Masika Mulongo, George Mutinda Mutuku, and Kevin Kipkorir, with additional support from Danson Kibet, Erick Kimathi, Brian Onyari Tinega, Kipkorir Rotich, Erastus Mbaluka Musilu, and Allan Kipyego.

On the women’s side, the quarter-mile specialists include Mercy Chebet, Hellen Syombua Kalii, Maureen Nanjala Wafula, and Anne Mbatha Nzula, who are joined by Margaret Naserian Tajeu, Mercy Adongo Oketch, and Gladys Muthoni Ngure.

Purity Chepkoech Joy and Lanoline Owino Aoko round out the female roster, ensuring strong options for both the single-gender and mixed 4x400m relay categories.

The sprint lineup features Millicent Ndoro and Ronald Kiprono Koech leading the 100m charges, while Rukia Nusra highlights the hurdles with a swift 13.13 in the 100m H.

Diana Aoko and Eunice Kadogo have also been confirmed for the women’s 100m, with Mark Otieno Odhiambo and Moses Onyango completing the men’s 100m field.

In the 200m, Dennis Wangui Mwai and Diana Aoko secured their spots alongside Gladys Muthoni Ngure and Kipkorir Rotich, who spearhead the 400m hurdles contingent.

In the men’s 200m, Ronald Koech and Elkanah Sabila also made the cut. Mercy Chebet, Hellen Syombua Kalii, and Maureen Nanjala Wafula are included in the women’s 400m. The men’s selection features Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui, Dennis Masika Mulongo, and George Mutinda Mutuku

Rounding out the roster, athletes like Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui and Vanice Nyagisera Kerubo booked their tickets with strong times, ensuring Kenya is well-represented across all short-distance disciplines.

The women’s 800m is headlined by Olympian Vivian Kiprotich Chebet, Alice Nasban Ekiru, and Pauline Muhonja Ndusu.

Kelvin Kimtai Loti leads the men’s trio alongside Laban Kipkorir Chepkwony and Brian Musyoka Masai. In the 1500m, Mary Nyaruai Ekiru and Reynold Cheruiyot Kipkorir are top seeds in their respective categories.

Faith Chebet and Vivian Chebet will join Mary Ekiru in the 1500m, with Brian Komen and Dominic Barngetuny joining the world 1500m bronze medallist.

Diana Chepkemoi and Peter Kipngeno Rono, who comfortably dipped under the qualifying marks in the women’s 3000m SC.

Mercy Chepng’eno and Mercy Mageso have also been added to the women’s 3000m SC field with Shadrack Kibiwott Too in the men’s field.

The endurance roster is completed by a strong 5000m contingent featuring Maurine Jepkoech Chebor, Joyline Chepkemoi, Phenoh Siyoi and Cynthia Chepkurui.

For the Hammer event, Roseline Nyanchama Rakamba will represent the country on the women's side, while Dominic Ongidi Abunda is the sole male selection with a mark of 62.60.

The javelin men’s squad features Boniface Kyalo Kilonzo, Alexander Kiprotich, and the veteran Julius Yego, who leads the group. The women’s javelin squad features Carolyne Anyang Odwory and Edwin Too for the decathlon.

Kevin Chesang, Silas Senchura, and Mathew Kipruto Kipkoech have been named in the men’s 10,000m, while the Race Walk team includes Samuel Kireri Gathimba, Stephen Ndangiri Kihu, Sylvia Jerono Kemboi, and Caren Naliaka Simiyu.

The high jumpers include Faith Jepkemboi Kipsang and Asbel Kiprop Kemboi, long jumpers Zeddy Jesire Chongwo and Isaac Ndute Kimunu, and triple jumpers Martha Monyenche Nyabuto, Faith Jepkemboi Kipsang, Winnie Chepngetich Bii, Amos Musili Mwendwa, Gilbert Pkemoi, and Kevin Kemboi Kiprono.

Finally, the throws roster is bolstered by Belinda Adhiambo Oburu and Sarah Atieno Okumu, who are representing Kenya in the women's shot put.