Team Kenya delivered a strong performance at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, finishing second overall with 17 medals. Kenya collected six gold, four silver, and seven bronze medals to trail only South Africa, which topped the standings with 20 medals, while Ethiopia settled for third place.

The championships at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium were affected by logistical challenges, including power outages, schedule interruptions, accommodation concerns, and difficult weather conditions. Despite the setbacks, Kenyan athletes remained focused and produced impressive performances across both track and field events.

Kelvin Chesang gave Kenya an early boost by winning gold in the men’s 10,000m, while Diana Wanza dominated the women’s 10,000m race to secure another title for the country. Kelvin Kimutai Loti also impressed after storming to victory in the men’s 800m.

Veteran javelin thrower Julius Yego once again showcased his class by winning gold with a season-best throw of 79.87m. Kenya also maintained its dominance in the steeplechase as Diana Chepkemoi led a Kenyan one-two finish in the women’s 3000m steeplechase ahead of Mercy Chepngeno Koskey.

The country also registered encouraging results in field events, with Belinda Oburu Adhiambo, Asbel Kiprop Kemboi, and Isaac Ndute Kimunu all winning bronze medals in their respective disciplines. Kenya’s relay teams rounded off the championships strongly with medals in the men’s, women’s, and mixed 4x400m relay events.

Kenya Medal Winners

Gold Medalists

Kelvin Chesang – Men’s 10,000m

Diana Wanza – Women’s 10,000m

Kelvin Kimutai Loti – Men’s 800m

Julius Yego – Men’s Javelin

Diana Chepkemoi – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase

Silver Medalists

Mercy Chepngeno Koskey – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase

Edwin Too – Men’s Decathlon

Silvia Jerono Kemboi – Women’s 20km Race Walk

Stephen Ndangiri Kihu – Men’s 20km Race Walk

Kenya Men’s 4x400m Relay Team

Bronze Medalists

Silas Senchura – Men’s 10,000m

Belinda Oburu Adhiambo – Women’s Shot Put

Asbel Kiprop Kemboi – Men’s High Jump

Isaac Ndute Kimunu – Men’s Long Jump

Laban Kiptoo Kosgei – Men’s 5000m

Kenya Mixed 4x400m Relay Team

Kenya Women’s 4x400m Relay Team

According to Athletics Kenya, the athletes are expected to return home in phases beginning Today evening. The first group will arrive at 7:45 pm aboard flight KQ533, followed by a second group at 9:25 pm on flight KP078. Additional arrivals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, with the third group expected at 1:40 am aboard flight ET308 and the final group arriving at 6:25 am on flight KQ509.