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Kenyans start chase for medals at Africa meet in Cameroon

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100m hurdler Rukia Nusra celebrates after winning at the Olympic trials at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

As the African Senior Athletics Championships kick off in Douala, Cameroon today (Friday), the Kenyan contingent is on a mission to write history, once again.

Kenya topped the charts back-to-back in the 2018 and 2022 editions and the country's charges are gearing up for another historic top spot at the continental showpiece.

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