The Omanyala Foundation

The Omanyala Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sports and physical activity by running legacy programs to empower athletes.

[Ferdinand Omurwa OMANYALA M.B.S,O.G.W @Ferdiomanyala]

A week ago, we hit the road for the Omanyala Sprints Club Western Tour.

We set out to visit about 15 schools, meet young athletes and educators, see the facilities available to them, and most importantly, start conversations about what the future of sprinting in Kenya can look like.

For me, this journey is about more than athletics. It is about creating access, opening doors and giving young talent the opportunity to be seen, developed and supported.

I have always believed that champions are built long before they step onto the big stage.

The work starts here.

#OmanyalaWesternTour #OmanyalaSprintsClub #WhereChampionsBegin #KenyaSprints #Explorepage

[Edward Mwasi @edwardmwasi]

@Ferdiomanyala @_omanyalaF Young man, you will go places. You already understand that sprinting will not last forever; one day, it will come to an end. But the legacy you build now will live on and bless your generations after you. You are a remarkable person. Keep going!

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

Tomorrow, the Omanyala Tennis 10’s takes over Nairobi Club!

More than 200 young tennis players from Kenya, Uganda and Latvia are ready to take to the court, compete, learn and have fun.

See you at Nairobi Club!
@Ferdiomanyala
#OmanyalaFoundation
#IdentifyNurtureMonetize

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

The Omanyala Sprints Club schools tour continued at Kakamega High School today. 🏃🏾‍♂️🇰🇪

Another day of inspiring young people to believe in themselves, work hard and pursue their dreams.
@Ferdiomanyala

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY! 🎾

3 days to go until the Omanyala Tennis 10s 2026 at Nairobi Club! 🇰🇪

Don’t miss out. Register now: SportyHQ⁠

📞 [phone]
@Ferdiomanyala
@tennis_kenya

#OmanyalaTennis10s #TennisKenya

[Ferdinand Omurwa OMANYALA M.B.S,O.G.W @Ferdiomanyala]

This today was very beautiful. ❤️

[Staphey Wairimu @StapheyWairimu]

A lot has happened these past few days around @Ferdiomanyala that has tickled further my passion for sports. He has visited 16 schools across Western Region opening Omanyala Sprint Clubs in High schools. Yesterday, I saw a huge banner in town, and dancers ferried him all the way to where his dreams began; Friends’ Schools Kamusinga.

Schools literally shut down, some thinking a politician locked out of the Lamu refiniery launch was touring the area. Some held a full sports day to watch sprinters compete. He has made young men believe, hey, maybe I could be the next Omwami! Not only boys even girls. An athlete is doing this! Toured three counties, giving young people opportunities he never had.

Last year, he was instrumental in the MOU between Team Kenya and Team Jamaica. Soon the coaches will visit Kenya and these are the projects they’d want to see.

I get often asked, where do our athletes go? What happened to so and so? But the truth is, as an athlete what role did you play to cement yourself beyond the finish line? I’m proud of Omanyala is he has mastered sports branding & identity.

Quite what @TergatP and @HKayangeOGW mastered years ago. Look at where they stand today.

Athletes, the truth is you will retire someday. The articles will stop. The hype will go down. Faster ones are not yet born. Sports is no longer ONLY measured by the number of medals you have otherwise, Omanyala who is not an Olympic Champion wouldn’t be bringing schools to a shut down than most of our Olympians.

We need to tell our athletes the truth, we’re in a different era. Performance matters equally as much as your story.

Because your story is what remains when you leave the stage.

Look at Michael Jordan. Look at what he has built beyond basketball.

Yes we are Africans, but that is exactly why we should tell our stories, build our brands and inspire the world.

As I write this, my boss, @EliudKipchoge has just been announced as ambassador to @jojdakar2026 Eliud understood his evolution too; “Perhaps I am no longer running for medals, now I run for a purpose. 7 Marathons, 7 continents.”

Omanyala is inspiring the next generation of sprinters. But he is also building something bigger than the sprint.

On Saturday, he has Omanyala 10’s, a grass-root mini- tennis tournament. A development for junior athletes, but beyond the court, I think I see where he’s going, you know, like how Lebron now does golf?😉.

Sprinting is a short career. But look at how much impact one athlete can make beyond the track.

A good dancer knows when to leave the stage. A great one knows what to leave behind.

That is legacy.

Legacy is an art, I have seen very few athletes master, but hey, this post is also for non-athletes. Maybe just my reflections.

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

A beautiful day at St Joseph’s Boys National School, Kitale, as we launched the Sprints Club.

Our Patron @Ferdiomanyala also inspired the students to work hard, stay disciplined and believe in themselves.

Special thanks to Principal Stephen Simiyu Nabungolo for the welcome.

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

A beautiful day at St Joseph’s Boys National School, Kitale, as we launched the Sprints Club.

Our Patron @Ferdiomanyala also inspired the students to work hard, stay disciplined and believe in themselves.

Special thanks to Principal Stephen Simiyu Nabungolo for the welcome.

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

The countdown is getting real! ⏳

In just 4 days, the Omanyala Tennis 10s 2026 takes over Nairobi Club

📅 3 October 2026
📍 Nairobi Club

📝 Registration closes tomorrow, 30 September!
👉🏾 Register via link in bio
@Ferdiomanyala
#OmanyalaFoundation
#IdentifyNurtureMonetize

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

Back to where the dream began. ❤️🏃🏾‍♂️

The Omanyala Sprints Club tour stopped at Milele FYM Primary & Senior School, just 5km from where Ferdinand Omanyala was born and raised.

His mother, Adelaide Omurwa, joined him, making the homecoming even more special.
@Ferdiomanyala

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

In just 5 days, young tennis stars will take over Nairobi Club for the Omanyala Tennis 10s.

📅 3 October 2026
📍 Nairobi Club

📝 Registration closes 30 September
👉🏾 Register via link in bio

📞 For assistance: [phone]
#OmanyalaFoundation
#IdentifyNurtureMonetize

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

Happy Sunday from the Omanyala Foundation!

May your day be filled with peace, joy and renewed energy.

Keep believing, keep moving and keep chasing your dreams.
@Ferdiomanyala
#OmanyalaFoundation
#IdentifyNurtureMonetize

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

The Omanyala Sprints Club tour continued at St Peter’s Mumias, where Omanyala inspired students to believe in themselves, work hard and pursue their dreams.

We also held conversations on introducing a Sprints Club to help identify and nurture young talent.
@Ferdiomanyala

[Ferdinand Omurwa OMANYALA M.B.S,O.G.W @Ferdiomanyala]

Thank you Kamusinga for the great reception. This will be one of my high school sprint camps.

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

In just 7 days, the Omanyala Tennis 10s 2026 takes over Nairobi Club for a day of fun, competition and young tennis talent. 🇰🇪🎾

3 October 2026
Nairobi Club

���� Registration closes 30 September
👉🏾 Register via link in bio

📞: [phone]
@tennis_kenya
@Ferdiomanyala

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

Back to where it all began! 🏉🏃🏾‍♂️

Ferdinand Omanyala returned to Friends School Kamusinga, where he played rugby for the Spartans, to launch the Omanyala Sprints Club.

He also challenged the Spartans to work hard, believe in themselves and make themselves great.
@Ferdiomanyala

[Ferdinand Omurwa OMANYALA M.B.S,O.G.W @Ferdiomanyala]

Happy mazingira day🌳

[The Omanyala Foundation @_omanyalaF]

💥 Countdown mode ON!

Just 10 days left until we serve up action, energy, and LOVE at the Omanyala Tennis 10’s!

Who’s joining?
#OmanyalaTennis10s
#OmanyalaFoundation
@Ferdiomanyala

[Ferdinand Omurwa OMANYALA M.B.S,O.G.W @Ferdiomanyala]

The 2025 season presented considerable challenges, marking the most difficult one I have experienced. There were no sub-10 performances, couple of injuries along the way. Nonetheless there were so many positives as well from it. Podium finishes. 150m African Record and many off track achievements.

I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support I received from those who truly mattered. I extend my sincere appreciation to my sponsors, @adidas , @ToyotaCFAOKE , @USNKenya , @humantecar @redbullkenya and @tuskerkenya for their continued belief in me. Your support was instrumental in preventing me from prematurely ending the season. As this season concludes, my primary focus is to achieve complete physical and mental recovery. I believe that I am not behind, but rather, I am traversing a path that demands greater patience than others.