The Kip Keino Classic, Africa's sole World Athletics Continental Tour gold-level meet, returns for its seventh edition in Nairobi with a new night schedule and Wavelight technology.

• This year's event will feature prominent athletes like Kenya's 'Fastest Man in Africa', Ferdinand Omanyala, and USA's triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas.
• The refurbished Nyayo National Stadium will host the competition, which aims to showcase Kenya's capability to host major international athletics events, including potential bids for the Diamond League and World Athletics Championships.
• New additions like the night schedule and Wavelight technology are designed to enhance the athlete and spectator experience, mirroring major global championships.

Canadian Olympic and two-time world champion Camryn Rogers is in Nairobi to defend her title at the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series event.

• Rogers won the women's hammer throw title last year with a throw of 77.93m.
• She aims to use the Kip Keino Classic as a benchmark for her progress towards defending her Commonwealth title in Glasgow on July 27 and 28.
• Rogers praised the Kenyan fans for their enthusiastic support, highlighting their "amazing energy" that makes competitions thrilling.

The Absa Kip Keino Classic is set for its seventh edition at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, marking the first time it will be held under floodlights with wave light technology.

• Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala aims to defend his men's 100m title, vowing to "bring the speed."
• Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas of the USA is expected to compete in the women's 100m.
• Olympic champion Lilian Odira is ready to impress in the women's 800m, while Canadian hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers are expected to dominate their event.
• Admission to the event is free, with Ian Oure headlining musical entertainment.

South African sprinter Zakithi Nene is confident he will defend his 400m title at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Friday.

• Nene arrived in Kenya feeling strong after recovering from kidney issues.
• He faces tough competition from Olympic bronze medalist Muzala Samukonga and World Indoor 4x400m relay champion Brian Faust.
• Nene expressed his appreciation for Kenyan fans and aims to win to prepare for upcoming events including the Commonwealth Games.