Ferdinand Omanyala: Details About Africa's Fastest Man's Newly-Launched Sprint Club

Kenyan sprinting has been given a significant lift with the launch of the Omanyala Sprint Club, a groundbreaking initiative by Ferdinand Omanyala designed to develop and mentor the next generation of elite sprinters.

The club was officially unveiled on Wednesday, December 17, at Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County, marking a significant step in talent development under the Omanyala Foundation.

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Merishaw School is the first institution to benefit from the initiative, which is structured around three key pillars, with sprint talent development at its core.

The foundation is guided by the belief that every aspiring sprinter deserves a fair chance to reach their full potential.

Through the program, the foundation aims to identify, mentor, and develop young athletes, providing structured pathways from school-level athletics to elite competitions.

This will be achieved through the creation of sprint clubs in schools, training specialised coaches, and offering professional mentorship.

A major highlight of the program is that the sprint club will be mentored and trained by Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s fastest man.

This offers students a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the continent’s most celebrated sprinters through structured, professional training. Merishaw School Games Master, Kipkirui Sang, explained the reasoning behind the partnership.

“We decided to partner with Omanyala because he is a brand. He is recognised both nationally and internationally, and we associate him with success. He will be a mentor to the young students,” he said.

Sang revealed that Ferdinand Omanyala will officially begin working with the school next term, starting with internal trials to identify students with sprinting potential.

“We are going to conduct trials starting next term for students within our school. After identifying those capable of joining the sprint club, the coaches will then come in,” he explained.

He added that the Omanyala Foundation will deploy a team of coaches, who will collaborate with local trainers to oversee the program and ensure proper talent development.

“After a certain period, depending on how competitive the athletes prove to be, we will expose them out there. This is about answering the question: What's next after school?”

Sang also noted that many talented students struggle after completing Grade 12. The program seeks to bridge this gap by offering opportunities for exposure, scholarships, and career progression through athletics.

“For now, we are starting with our students, but as time goes by, we will engage the Omanyala Foundation so that during holidays we can open our doors to other sprinters. We have the facilities and can host talent identification camps and even international competitions,” he added.

On his part, Ferdinand Omanyala explained that the initiative was born out of a desire to secure the future of Kenyan sprinting and ensure continuity beyond his competitive years.

“We have launched this sprint club at Merishaw School, the first beneficiary of the Omanyala Foundation. We are doing this to make sure more sprinters are coming up in future championships,” Ferdinand Omanyala revealed.

“I do not want to leave a gap. That was the essence of coming up with the sprint club. We hope to recruit as many sprinters as we can from here and give them a clear pathway to their careers going forward.”

The launch of the Omanyala Sprint Club signals a new chapter in nurturing sprint talent in Kenya, combining professional mentorship, structured training, and exposure to competitions.

With Africa’s fastest man personally guiding the athletes, the initiative is set to create a pipeline of elite sprinters who can shine on both national and international stages.