Kenya continues to shine at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, with Janeth Chepng’etich securing a gold medal in the women’s 10,000m event, clocking 33:37.00. Her remarkable performance showcased a devastating kick in the final lap, propelling her ahead of the Ethiopian contenders Belew Kefale and Amare Tekan Berhe, who secured second and third place, respectively.

Chepng’etich’s victory marks Kenya’s sixth gold medal at the competition, contributing to the country’s total medal tally of 22. The day also witnessed Angella Okutoyi clinching gold in the women’s tennis singles and securing a silver in the doubles, while the national rugby 7s team claimed a silver medal after a closely contested match against Uganda, ending with a 21-14 scoreline.

Despite the impressive performances, the men’s 400m hurdles final saw Wiseman Were narrowly missing out on a podium finish, clocking 50.10 and securing the fourth position. The event was won by Moroccan athlete Saad Hinti, who set a national record of 48.82, with Botswana’s Bonnye Victor and Tisang Kemorena claiming second and third place, respectively.

As the competition progresses, Kenya anticipates further success on the penultimate day, with a lineup of races including the men and women’s half marathon, men’s javelin throw, men’s high jump, men and women’s 1500m, men’s 5000m, and men and women’s 4x400m relay.