Omanyala, Oliech, Kayange and Jepchirchir among sports heroes feted on Mashujaa Day

Gor Mahia FC's Dennis Oliech playing against Western Stima FC during Kpl match at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Harambee Stars all-time top scorer Dennis Oliech, Tokyo Olympics marathon gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir, 100m national record holder Ferdinand Omanyala and Kenya Sevens great Humphrey Kayange are some of the top sports stars who were feted during the Mashujaa Day celebrations on Wednesday.

A total of 30 athletes both active and retired were awarded as heroes at Wanguru Stadium in Kirinyaga County.