Ferdinand Omanyala has rounded off a beautiful athletics year by joining the National Police Service (NPS)
The 25-year-old Africa's 100m record holder and Kenya's sensational sprinter has taken up a new role that will see him represent the National Police Service and the country in future track events.
Omanyala began his season well as he finished third in the Olympics semi-finals in 10.01 seconds.
His trajectory was unstoppable as he went ahead to break the 10 seconds mark at the International Josko Laufmeeting, Andorf Austria 2021 with a personal best of 9.86 seconds.
Omanyala who switched from rugby to sprinting warmed up hearts of Kenyans by clocking an impressive African best time of 9.77s breaking the 9.85s record by South African Akuni Sembine at the Kip-Keino Classics held at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on September 18, 2021.
This made him the fastest African man and the 8th fastest of all times in the 100 metre event.
Omanyala was briefed on his new role this morning when he called on the Inspector General, Mr. Hilary Mutyambai at his Jogoo house office.
Present to witness his induction was the Dean of Students University of Nairobi Mr. Johnson Kinyua and the Student Union (UNSA) Head of Communication, Joshua Sirma.
Ferdinand Omanyala now joins a pool of other elite athletes in the National Police Service including the likes of David Rudisha, Joshua Kamworor, Vivian Cheruiyot, Julius Yego, and the legendary Ezekiel Kemboi among others.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, Omanyala thanked the National Police Service and the Government for supporting talent and he promised to repay this kindness with success in the track events.
'It is an honour to serve the National Police Service and I promise to give my best as an athlete, I also understand that there is life after sprinting," Omanyala told TeamKenya
The IG urged Omanyala to maintain his sporting discipline for him to utilise his full potential and at same time deliver on his new role as a Police athlete.
"I wish you well in the service for your country," Police Inspector General Mutyambai stated.