With legs already loosened and rivalries simmering after two competitive rounds, Kapsabet becomes the final proving ground in the open circuit before the federation shifts gears to a more exclusive stage.
The AK weekend series roared into life at Thika Stadium on January 15–17, doubling up as both the first and second legs after the season opener in Mumias was called off.
Kapsabet will now serve as the last open meet before AK unveils its inaugural Premium Track and Field Meet, an invitation-only spectacle set for May 29–30, 2026, designed to elevate competition standards.
“The Kapsabet Meet will serve as the final open Track and Field competition of the season, after which AK will host the AK Premium Track and Field Meet on May 29and 30, which will be an invitational event,” the federation said in a statement.
The build-up follows an explosive showdown in Thika, where sprint lanes crackled, and distance runners dug deep into their reserves. Veteran sprinter Millicent Ndoro rolled back the years in the women’s 100m, storming to victory in 11.3 seconds ahead of Eunice Marandafu (11.7) and Lilian Owako (11.9).
In the men’s dash, Utawala Sprints Club dominated the podium as Ronald Koech clocked 10.2 seconds to edge out Elkana Sabila (10.4) and Moses Wasike (10.6).
Teenage sensation Mercy Chepng’eno impressed with a memorable double in the 1,500m (4:13.8) and 3,000m steeplechase (10:28.9), while Fridah Ndinda clinched the 5,000m crown in 16:31.9 before finishing second in the 10,000m in 34:36.0 to secure a double podium.
The three-day programme in Kapsabet features a full slate of track events, including the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1,500m, 3,000m steeplechase, 5,000m, 10,000m and 20km race walk for both men and women, alongside the men’s 110m hurdles and women’s 100m hurdles. The field arena will host the hammer throw, discus, shot put, javelin, long jump, high jump and triple jump.
Beyond pride and momentum, athletes will also battle for prize money, with winners earning Sh20,000, second place Sh15,000 and third place Sh10,000.
