Kenya finished the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as Africa's top nation and second globally behind the USA, securing an impressive second place. The nation's athletes brought home a total of 11 medals, including seven gold, two silver, and two bronze, showcasing dominance in middle- and long-distance running events. Following the performance, the government promised substantial rewards for the Kenyan athletes' achievements. In international football, the Rising Starlets of Kenya played to a 1-1 draw against hosts Ethiopia. The match was the first leg of the second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier held in Addis Ababa. Elizabeth Mideva scored for Kenya just 37 seconds into the match.