Hezekiah Munyoro Nyamau, the man who blazed a trail for Kenyan sprinters on the Olympic stage back in 1968 and served his nation with honor and dedication in the Kenya Defence Forces, sadly passed away on October 7, 2025. He was 87. His powerful strides once carried the pride of a nation through his impressive performance on the track. As Kenya awoke to the heartbreaking news that silenced its sporting community, Munyoro Nyamau’s legacy will forever run through the heart of Kenya’s sporting soul.

Born in rural Kenya on December 6, 1938, Hezekiah Nyamau’s sprinting brilliance was evident from a young age. At just 15, he caught the attention of his parents, coaches, and even his classmates when he won the inter-school championships in Kisii. It would not be wrong to say that this marked the

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