The intense temperatures made the competition even tougher, but Ouma's resilience and determination saw him finish ahead of a competitive field.
He credited his preparation and mental focus for the win, adding, "I knew the conditions would be tough, but I set a steady pace and maintained it till the finish. Winning here gives me the confidence to keep aiming higher."
Ouma also revealed his ambitions to continue participating in more road races across the country.
"Participants at the marathon will each receive a tree seedling to plant, and we expect over 20,000 trees to be planted as a result of the event this year," she added.
The Standard Chartered Marathon continues to grow in popularity, with Kisumu playing a key role in spreading the event's positive impact across the country.