Emmanuel Wanyonyi
At just 21 years old, Emmanuel Wanyonyi is already a World and Olympic champion and has put himself on course to be one of, if not the best, athletes in the 800m.
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Beatrice Chebet
Beatrice Chebet is a phenomenal long-distance runner, affectionately nicknamed the "Smiling Assassin" for her calm demeanour before unleashing a devastating finishing kick on the track.
Ryan Ogam
Ryan Ogam is a 20-year-old Kenyan footballer, currently playing forward in the Austrian Bundesliga for Wolfsberger AC and the Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars.
Faith Cherotich
Faith Cherotich is a 21-year-old athlete specializing in 3000m steeplechase.
Cherotich is currently recognised for her 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and an Olympic bronze medal in Paris 2024.
Benson Kipruto
Benson Kipruto, born on March 17, 1991, is a Kenyan long-distance runner and Olympic bronze medallist in the marathon.
He is a four-time winner of the World Marathon Majors, having won the 2021 Boston Marathon, the 2022 Chicago Marathon, the 2024 Tokyo Marathon, and the 2025 New York City Marathon.
Ferdinand Omanyala
Recognised as the fastest man in Africa, Ferdinand Omanyala continues to excel both on and off the tracks
Faith Kipyegon
Ask any athletics fanatic in the world who the greatest middle-distance runner of all time is, and Faith Kipyegon's name will likely pop up.
The mother of one has continued to inspire millions across the globe with her stellar performances in different disciplines, shattering records along the way.
Michael Karanga
Michael Karanga has risen from humble beginnings as a matatu tout to become Kenya’s top amateur golfer in 2025, a story that inspires many young sports enthusiasts.
For a player who just began his career in the sleepy villages of Ndumberi in Kiambu County, Michael Karanga is one fellow who has become his own man and blossomed while at it.
Despite being an amateur in the game, Karanga currently ranks at number 3094, having played eight major events.
Vincent Onyala
Vincent Onyala has emerged as a standout rugby talent in 2025, making waves as the MVP of the National 7s circuit, highlighting his athletic skill and contribution to Kenyan rugby.
Born on December 10, 1990, Onyala has actively promoted rugby at grassroots and national levels, encouraging young athletes to pursue the sport professionally.
In recognition of his 2025 performances, Onyala has become one of the most sought-after players in domestic competitions, earning accolades for his agility, tactical intelligence, and leadership on the field.
Hellen Obiri
Hellen Obiri has, in the past two years, cemented her status as one of Kenya's and the world's elite athletes.
She first made her mark on the global stage in the 1500m before transitioning to longer distances, where she has also achieved historic success.
Obiri is a two-time World Champion in the 5,000m, winning gold in 2017 and 2019.
Obiri also finished second in the 2025 Boston Marathon in a new personal best time of 2:17:41.