Kenya have named a 50-athlete squad for the 24th edition of the Africa Senior Athletics Championships, set to take place in Accra, Ghana, from May 12 to 17, 2026. The contingent spans 19 events across both the men and women reflecting the depth and ambition with which the East African country approaches the biennial continental championship.
The championships, hosted by Ghana under the banner of Accra 2026, represent the premier gathering of track and field talent on the continent. Kenya, perennial powerhouses in distance running and increasingly competitive across field disciplines, have assembled a squad that covers everything from the sprint hurdles to the decathlon.
In the sprints, Ronald Koech features in both the 100m and 200m, joined by Mark Odhiambo and Moses Wasike over the shorter distance, and Dennis Mwai and Elkana Sabila over 200 metres. The women’s 100m entry features Millicent Ndoro, Lilian Aoko, and Eunice Kadogo, with Aoko also doubling in the 200m.
The 400m discipline sees Kelvin Kiprotich, Dennis Masika, and George Mutinda carry the Kenyan flag for the men, while Mercy Chebet, Hellen Syombua, and Maureen Wafula represent on the women’s side. The 400m hurdles entries include Kipkorir Rotich and Edward Ngunjiri for the men, with Gladys Ngure and Vanice Kerubo for the women.
Kenya’s traditional strength in middle and long distance is well represented. The 800m sees Kelvin Loti, Laban Chepkwony, and Brian Masai entered for the men, alongside Vivian Chebet, Alice Ekiru, and Pauline Ndusu for the women. In the 1500m, Reynold Cheruiyot, Brian Komen, and Dominic Barngetuny lead the men’s challenge, with Mary Ekiru, Faith Chebet, and Vivian Chebet among the women’s entries.
The 3000m steeplechase, an event Kenya has long dominated globally features Peter Rono and Shadrack Too for the men, while Diana Chepkemoi, Mercy Chepngeno, and Mercy Mageso represent for the women.
Over 5000 metres, Denis Kemboi, Andrew Alamisi, and Laban Kosgei carry the men’s baton, with Maurine Chebor, Joyline Chepkemoi, and Cynthia Chepkurui in the women’s field. The 10,000m features Kevin Chesang, Silas Senchura, and Mathew Kipkoech for the men, and Diana Wanza, Mercy Mageso, and Phenah Yego for the women.
On the roads, Samuel Gathimba and Stephen Ndangiri are named for the men’s 20km race walk, with Sylvaia Kemboi and Caren Simiyu competing in the women’s event.
Field Events and Combined Disciplines
In the field, Asbel Kemboi will contest the men’s high jump, while Faith Kipsang carries the Kenyan colours in the women’s event. Isaac Kimunu is named in the men’s long jump, with Zeddy Jesire for the women. The triple jump sees Amos Mwendwa, Gilbert Pkemoi, and Kevin Kiprono for the men, and Martha Nyabuto, Faith Kipsang, and Winnie Bii for the women.
In the throws, Belinda Oburu and Sarah Okumu are named for the women’s shot put, with Caroline Cherotich in the discus and Roseline Rakamba in the hammer. Dominic Abunda carries Kenya’s hopes in the men’s hammer. The javelin sees Boniface Kilonzo, Alexander Kiprotich, and Julius Yego entered for the men, and Caroline Odwory for the women. Completing the squad, Edwin Too will contest the men’s decathlon.
The event is expected to draw athletes from across the 54-member countries of Athletics Africa, with Kenya among the leading medal contenders across multiple disciplines.