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Afraha Stadium roars back to life with thrilling track action

Women's 3000m Steeplechase final in action at Afraha Stadium on April 4, 2025, during the Athletics Kenya Betika Track and Field Weekend Meeting. Diana Chepkemoi of Lemotit Athletics Camp clocked 9:38.0 to edge out Celestine Biwot of Kenya Defence Forces ,who finished second in 9:39.5. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

After four years of silence, Nakuru's iconic Afraha Stadium burst back into action this time with a new look .

The newly-laid sky blue tartan track hosted a storm of talent as budding stars and elite runners lit up the arena during day one of the Athletics Kenya Betika track and field weekend meeting.

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