Tag: Omanyala

Omanyala among constables who graduated in pass-out presided over by Ruto

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala is among the graduates of the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri county. The Kenyan sprinter joined 2,881 other constables who graduated today, January 10 in a Pass-out ceremony presided over by President William Ruto. The graduates according to NPS, finished the Basic Police Training Course and were exposed to […]

Sonko promises Omanyala limousine

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has promised Ferdinand Omanyala a new limousine once he jets back into the country from Commonwealth Games. Sonko said he will line up 15 limousines to welcome him at the airport and gift one for him. The former governor said Omanyala deserves the best treatment for making Kenyans proud after […]

Ruto, Raila congratulate Omanyala

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential candidate William Ruto and his Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition counterpart Raila Odinga on Wednesday, August 3 led Kenyans in congratulating 100M race champion Ferdinand Omanyala. Omanyala clocked 10.02 seconds to dislodge Akani Simbine (10.07) of South Africa who settled for silver with Sri Lankan Yupun Abeykoon claiming bronze. “Kenya’s […]

Frequently asked questions about Ferdinand Omanyala

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala has been trending for the past one week following his visa hitches. His debut at the biennial championships was marred with chaos seeing him arrive three hours to the championships. Despite arriving after three hours to the championships, the athlete who is currently the world’s third fastest man this season […]

DCI launches investigations into Omanyala’s US visa debacle

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into recent allegations that the Ministry of Sports smuggled 32 joyriders to attend the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Oregon, United States. In the move that was made at the expense of athletes such as Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala who almost missed the competitions, the ‘joyriders’ were […]

39 countries Kenyans can visit without visa in 2022

US visa hitch almost denied Ferdinand Omanyala a chance to compete in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, US, after failing to receive his visa on time. Africa’s fastest man was among a handful of Kenyan athletes experiencing visa delays ahead of the World Championships, which kicked off on Friday, July 15, 2022. Omanyala and several […]

Kenyan sprinter Omanyala heroics captures world-class Jamaican athlete’s attention

Yohan Blake, a Jamaican sprinter specializing in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprint races, has replied to Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala in recent heroics in the athletic arena. Blake’s appreciation post comes days before Omanyala is set to debut in this year’s Diamond League, and the message from his mentor will surely be a morale booster […]