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Enock Kipkemboi race to the finish line in the Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma emerged victorious in the men's and women's full marathon races, respectively at the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, an event that drew a record-breaking 17,450 participants from 75 countries.
Kipkemboi claimed the men's 42-kilometre title after crossing the finish line in 2:09:32, narrowly beating Robert Kwambai, who clocked 2:09:51. Shadrack Kenduiywo secured third place in 2:09:55 in a tightly contested race among the elite field.
In the women's race, Kemuma delivered a dominant performance to win in 2:27:43. Jacinta Chepkoech finished second in 2:30:48, while Nancy Jepleting completed the podium in 2:31:07.
