Friday, December 3, 2021 –Ferdinand Omanyala Omurua has landed a police job with the National Police Service NPS. This has been confirmed.
The fastest sprinter in Africa is expected to officially start his job with the service as part of the General Service Unit GSU elite Recce Squad. He will however not be going through the vigorous Kiganjo training fields.
The 25 year Omanyala will be representing the police service and the country in future athletics activities.
The young sprinter was received in the service by Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai at Jogoo House office in an event that was also attended by Dean of Students University of Nairobi, Johnson Kinyua, and the Student Union (UNSA) Head of Communication, Joshua Sirma.
“It is an honour to serve the National Police Service and I promise to give my best as an athlete. I also understand that there is life after sprinting,” elated Omanyala said.
IG Mutyambai seized the opportunity to ask Omanyala to remain disciplined throughout his new role with the service.
“Mr. Omanyala we are proud of you. I wish you well in the service for your country,” the IG stated.
The sprinter is a second year Bachelor of Science student at the University of Nairobi UoN. He first rose to the limelight following his March 30, 2021 remarkable performance in Nigeria where he clocked a record 10.01 seconds.
Voila! Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa, Africa's 100m record holder and Kenya's sensational sprinter has joined the National Police Service. The 25-year-old athlete has taken up a new role that will see him represent the National Police Service and the country in future track events. pic.twitter.com/mTqM8jzUbe
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) December 3, 2021