Kariobangi Sharks prodigy Humphrey Aroko feted at SOYA Awards
By Joel Masibo, April 11, 2026In-form Kariobangi Sharks prodigy Humphrey Aroko has been named 2nd Runner-Up in the 2025 Most Promising Sports Personality of the Year in an awards ceremony held on Friday night, April 10, 2026.
Taking to his official Facebook page on Saturday, April 11, 2026, Aroko showed gratitude to those that voted in his favour. ”Yesternight i was named the Most Promising Personality of the Year 2025 at the SOYA Awards,thanks to everyone who took part on this journey. More to come,” he said.
The Kariobangi Sharks attacking sensation was recently named the Football Kenya Federation Premier League Player of the Month for February. The young talent, who rose through the ranks at Highway High School, has spearheaded the Sharks’ survival quest. He scored twice and claimed as many assists in four games for William Muluya’s team.
Aroko’s poker in FKF Cup
His standout performance included a clinical demolition of Kenyatta University (KU) in the FKF Cup Round of 32. That feat cemented his status as one of the competition’s leading scorers and secured the Sharks a berth in the Round of 16, where they were knocked out of the competition by Tusker FC on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Kasarani Stadium.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s sporting excellence took center stage during the 22nd edition of the Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2026, as the government reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing and celebrating athletic talent across the country.
Speaking during the glamorous ceremony, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi lauded Kenyan athletes as invaluable pillars of the nation’s identity and global reputation. He emphasized that the country’s sportsmen and women are not only elite performers but also a critical asset within Kenya’s broader sports ecosystem.
“Our sportsmen and women are more than world-class stars; they are the most precious asset in the whole pantheon of Kenya’s sports ecosystem,” Mwangi stated.
He noted that Kenyan athletes have consistently elevated the country’s stature on both continental and global stages by breaking records, redefining competition, and showcasing unmatched excellence. Their achievements, he added, have positioned Kenya as a global powerhouse and a home of world-beating champions.