Three Kenyan boxers reached the finals of the African Boxing Championships at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, with the title bouts scheduled for Thursday, October 22, from 1:30pm. Grace Atieno, Elizabeth Akinyi and Clinton Macharia all won their semifinals, according to Citizen Digital. At the time of writing, 254.ke had not found a published report of the finals results.
By the 254.ke Newsroom.
Who are Kenya’s three finalists?
- Grace Atieno, 19, women’s 46-48kg (minimumweight): stopped Uganda’s Wakawoza Rasjida in a referee-stopped contest.
- Elizabeth Akinyi, women’s 75-80kg: beat Tanzania’s Hidaya Zahoro by referee-stopped contest.
- Clinton Macharia, men’s super heavyweight: edged Uganda’s Tabule Emmanuel 3-2 on a split decision.
The report does not name the finalists’ opponents or give a medal count. It says only that Kenya hopes the finalists will “convert their progress into medals.”
How has the Hit Squad fared in Nairobi so far?
Kenya’s national team, known as the Hit Squad, has had a mixed week at what Citizen Digital calls the 2026 African Boxing Elite Championships. On Day Two, the paper reported three Kenyan wins: Captain Boniface Mugunde beat Uganda’s Matovu Ukata 5-0 at middleweight, Edwin Okong’o beat Nigeria’s Emmanuel Chukwuka 5-0, and Steve Onyango took a 3-2 decision over Angola’s Ramiro Dos Santos Zadel at light heavyweight.
Day 3 was less kind. Kelvin Kimani beat Uganda’s Kakane Bruno 3-2 on a split decision and Emmanuel Odhiambo won convincingly against Sudan’s Zienalabden Ismail, and both advanced to the quarterfinals. Benedict Juma and Alloyce Vincent each lost 2-3 on split decisions, to Angola’s Daniel Makaya Gomes and Egypt’s Abeed Abdelfatah. Vincent fought with an eye cut from his previous bout.
What is known and not known about the finals?
| Item | Status as of October 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kasarani Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi |
| Finals day | Thursday, October 22, from 1:30pm |
| Kenyan finalists | Atieno, Akinyi, Macharia |
| Finals opponents | Not named in the reports reviewed |
| Final results and medal tally | Not confirmed by 254.ke |
The reports reviewed also do not state the number of competing nations or the championships’ start and end dates. This article will be updated when verified results are published.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the African Boxing Championships being held?
At the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, part of the Moi International Sports Centre.
When were the finals?
Citizen Digital reported the finals were set for Thursday, October 22, with bouts from 1:30pm.
Which Kenyans reached the finals?
Grace Atieno (46-48kg), Elizabeth Akinyi (75-80kg) and Clinton Macharia (super heavyweight).
Did Kenya win any medals?
Medal results had not been confirmed in the sources 254.ke reviewed.
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Source reporting: Citizen Digital, Three Kenyan boxers storm African Championships finals in Nairobi (October 21, 2026).
