A TEAM TO BE PROUD OF! Kenya will be represented by a strong 52-member team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
By Tempo
July 03, 2026
Kenya will be represented by a strong 52-member team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. This was unvailed after three days of intense competition at the national trials.
Leading are three big names; The king of sprint Mr. Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Ms. Lilian Odira, and 2019 world 1,500m champion Mr. Timothy Cheruiyot. The Games will run from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
Lilian Odira – World and the world 800m champion, will be joined by Janet Amimo and Vivian Chebet in the women’s 800m.
Timothy Cheruiyot has won silver at the last two Commonwealth Games (2018 and 2022) and is hoping for gold alongside Reynold Cheruiyot and Brian Komen.
They include:
Tuwei is confident in the team’s ability to deliver.
“This is the team which we have selected and tasked with flying Kenya’s flag. We wish them the very best of luck as they go to Scotland.”
He also confirmed that the team has been handed over to the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), who will manage the athletes throughout their campaign.
“Let us see good performances in Glasgow and, of course, many medals,” he added.
Mvurya praised the selection process, calling it fair and transparent.
“This was a very good event, very transparent. It has given all the regions an opportunity to participate so that the best can be selected.”
He congratulated all athletes who took part in the trials and promised full government support.
“The team has been handed over to NOCK, but as government we will give our full support both now and in Scotland.”
He also confirmed that all athletes will undergo anti-doping tests to ensure they compete clean.
“The government is committed to ensuring our athletes win with integrity. The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) will conduct tests for all athletes so that when they win, they win clean.”
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Athletes | 52 |
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 19 |
| World Champions in Squad | Odira, Cherotich |
| Returning Commonwealth Medalists | Omanyala, Kinyamal, Cheruiyot, Yego |
Kenya is expected to perform well, at the commonwealth games
The athletes are ready. The officials are confident. The nation is behind them
Kenya heads to Glasgow with one goal: to make the country proud. The team carries the hopes of millions, and with the talent on display, there is every reason to believe they will deliver.
As Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei said:
“Let us see good performances in Glasgow and, of course, many medals.”
The world is watching. Kenya is ready.