Since 2008, a number of this popular contests stopped, but he continued building his muscles hoping for competitions.
"The 2008 Mr Eldoret, where I also came third was my last competition and I am looking forward to more contests in Eldoret because we have a big number of bodybuilding," Ochieng, who competed at the just concluded East Africa Bodybuilding category said.
He says technology has improved, with athletes accessing state-of-state facilities in private fitness centres.
Ochieng and tens of body builders have been training at the Rupaz Fun and Fitness Centre in Eldoret.
He added: "I have been keeping fit during the hiatus and it is exciting to have bodybuilding back. I am better prepared this time because initially, I only did weightlifting during my preparation. Today, we have technology and better nutrition."
Organisers of the East Africa Bodybuilding contest that came to a close on Sunday at the Rupaz Fun and Fitness Centre said the second edition will be a global championship, which will guarantee the winner a National Physique Committee (NPC) a professional card. NPC is the premier amateur physique organization in the world.
"The East Africa Bodybuilding annual contest will be a global event from 2023. The overall winner will hopefully secure an NPC Pro Card. We expect to attract athletes from beyond East African ," one of the organisers, Joseph Mugo said yesterday.