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Kenyan boxers are stepping up their training in preparation for the upcoming African Boxing Elite Men’s and Women’s Championships, scheduled to take place from the 17th to the 28th of this month at Kasarani Stadium. The Kenyan team, led by Boniface Mugunde, consists of 17 men and 12 women who will be fighting for medals over the next 12 days.

The men's squad will compete in all ten weight categories, ranging from fly to heavyweight, while the women's team will battle in six weight categories, ranging from minimum to heavyweight.

Captain of the team, Boniface Mugunde, expressed his pride in fighting at home and his team's dedication to their training. He expressed hope for a successful outing and stated that he is optimistic about retaining his title at home. Head coach Benjamin Musa also expressed confidence in his boxers' performance, stating that they started training last week and have shown promising results. Almost half of the team members are making their debut, and Musa remains optimistic about their performance in the championship.

Lightweight boxer Bennedicty Juma, who will be competing in the 60kg category, echoed the sentiments of the team, stating that the high morale and rigorous training have prepared him well. He expressed his privilege to be part of the team and added that it is a great opportunity to shine at home.

The African Boxing Elite Championships will see boxers from 15 countries competing in Kenya for the first time.