Behind the lens: Athletics Kenya’s glitzy 70th birthday

By: ALEX ISABOKE 2 min read
Behind the lens: Athletics Kenya’s glitzy 70th birthday
Lydia Stephens with the spikes she wore in Mexico 1968 Olympics. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 16 – Athletics Kenya (AK) marked 70 years of existence on Tuesday at the Nyayo National Stadium and this is how the glamorous event that was graced by world beaters went down behind the lens.

  • Athletics Kenya display’s early equipment used by Athletes then.Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Sports CS Amina Mohammed led by Athletics Kenya (AK) president Rtd Lt Gen Jackson Tuwei arriving at the Nyayo National Stadium ahead of the event. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Sport CS Amina Mohammed congratulates Senator Pro. Sam Ongeri , who was Athletics Kenya president from 1974-1984. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Senator Pro. Sam Ongeri , who was Athletics Kenya president from 1974-1984. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Senator Pro. Sam Ongeri , who was Athletics Kenya president from 1974-1984 beomg congratulated by Sports CS Amina Mohamed. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Legend Catherine Ndereba watch lotto CEO Joan Mwaura walk for speech. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Cross Country legend and NOC-K president Paul Tergat meets Tecla Chemabwai while a colleague takes a selfie. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Rose Tata Muya show off 400m hurdles silver medal from Africa Championship to Lotto CEO Joan Mwaura and Kipchoge Keino. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Retired sprinter Rose Tata Muya showing off her medal she won in her hey days. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Kenya’s Olympics pioneer Wilson Kiprugut Chumo assisted by Athletics Kenya treasurer David Miano. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Uasin Gishu Governor Mandago Jackson with Lotto CEO Joan Mwaura looks at Seraphino Antao poster. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • World 1500m Champion Timothy Cheruiyot with legendary Catherine Ndereba at Prisons stand. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Olympics legends Wilson Kiprugut Chumo, John Ngugi and Julius Kariuki follow event. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Retired athlete Billy Konchellah was also in attendance. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Retired athlete Amos Biwott. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Athletics Kenya head coach Julius Kirwa with Treasurer David Miano. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • 5 times cross country champions John Ngugi and Paul Tergat with Lotto CEO Joan Mwaura. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Sports CS Amina Mohammed with 70 Anniversary plague. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed alongside Kisii Senator and former Athletics Kenya chairman Sam Ongeri during the Athletics Kenya 70th anniversary. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
  • Junior athlete Mary Moraa. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
ALEX ISABOKE

ALEX ISABOKE

ALEX ISABOKE is a seasoned multimedia journalist with an impressive track record spanning over a decade in the field of sports journalism and is currently the Sports Editor at Capital FM. Beyond his successful broadcasting and digital career, Alex has made significant contributions to the sports community, serving on multiple committees dedicated to enhancing the sports landscape. He has covered all major international sports from Olympics/Paralympics, FIFA World Cup, NBA-All Stars, World Athletics Championships, AFCON, WRC and many more.