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After Africa's conquest, it's now time to sit on World championships throne

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The 100m African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala during interview ahead of Kipkeino Classic-World Continental tour gold in Nairobi. May 6, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

After storming to Africa Senior Athletics Championships glory on a medal-filled final day of the  continental showpiece in Cote d’Or, Mauritius, Kenya now shifts its focus to World Championships in Oregon, United States on July 15-24.

Kenya topped the medal standings yet again with 23 medals; 10 gold, five silver and eight bronze.

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