Kenya Defence Forces is steadily tightening its grip on continental sport, with its athletes continuing to deliver results on big stages.
At the centre of the latest success is Zeddy Cherotich, who powered her way to a bronze medal at the African Judo Championships in the women’s -78kg category.
Competing for the Ulinzi Judo Team, the KDF sergeant put up a composed and disciplined showing throughout the tournament.
She kicked off her campaign with a strong win over a South African opponent before edging past a tough challenger from Madagascar to book her place among the continent’s best.
Her podium finish adds to a growing list of achievements for both the athlete and the military-backed team, underlining the impact of KDF’s structured approach to sports development.
Cherotich is no stranger to high-level competition. Having previously represented Kenya at the Olympic Games in Paris, she continues to show consistency on the international stage, a sign of an athlete hitting her prime.
Her latest medal is not just a personal milestone, but another signal of KDF’s rising influence in African sport.
With increased investment in training and athlete support, the forces are quietly building a pipeline of elite competitors capable of flying the country’s flag beyond the battlefield.
As the Ulinzi Judo Team continues to gain ground, performances like Cherotich’s point to even bigger results ahead, and strengthen Kenya’s standing in continental judo.
