Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Kandie wins Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon

Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Kandie Rotich were the winners of the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon held yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kiptum won the men’s title in 2:10:35 men’s 42km for the 37-year-old from Kapsabet, edged out Amos Cheruiyot to second in 2:10:37 as Mark Kibiwott completed the podium in 2:11:05. Dismas Kiplimo finished fourth in 2:11:15, followed by Henry Kiprono Togom in fifth in 2:11:55.

In women, Kandie crossed the finish line in 2:31:25 ahead of Peris Jerono, who finished second in 2:31:27, while Ruth Wakabu secured third place in 2:31:36.

In the half marathon, Nahashon Kipsang and Orba Chemurgor were the winners in men and women respectively.

Kipsang clocked 1:03:07 to win the men’s half marathon, finishing ahead of Wycliffe Kirwa and Dennis Kororia while Chemurgor secured victory in 1:11:55, ahead of Esther Borua and Mercy Kimaiyo, who finished second and third respectively.

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