Africa's fastest sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala has gotten a job with the National Police Service (NPS).
In a statement written on the NPS social media handles, Omanyala will represent the Service and country in future track events.
The Sprinter is expected to be part of the General Service Unit's (GSU) elite Recce Squad.
Omanyala will first report to Kiganjo Police Training College (KPTC) for training and later to his work in January.
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The 25-year-old was briefed by the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai on his roles during a visit to his office this Friday, December 3.
In his message of gratitude to the service for the opportunity, Omanyala pledged to give his best.
'It is an honour to serve the National Police Service and I promise to give my best as an athlete," he added, 'I also understand that there is life after sprinting."
The IG urged Omanyala to maintain his sporting discipline for him to utilise his full potential and at the same time deliver on his new role as a police athlete.
"I wish you well in the service for your country," the IG said.
On September 18, 2021, Omanyala clocked African best time of 9.77 seconds, breaking the 9.85s record by South African Akuni Sembine, at the Kip-Keino Classics held at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani
This fete made him the fastest African man and the 8th fastest of all times in the 100-metre event.
He now joins a group of elite athletes working in the service including David Rudisha, Joshua Kamworor, Vivian Cheruiyot, Julius Yego, and the legendary Ezekiel Kemboi among others.
