KATA News Tagged: Bob Anderson
Rising Talent Shines at KATA Nyandarua 10K Time Trial
The cool high-altitude air of Nyandarua — sitting at approximately 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above sea level — provided a challenging yet inspiring setting on October 15, 2025, as athletes from Bob Anderson’s KATA Running Camp – Nyandarua (K04) tested their endurance in a 10K time trial. Under the direction of Coach and Operator Peter Njoroge, the runners displayed exceptional commitment, focus, and steady improvement — hallmarks of the KATA philosophy.
Building the Future: KATA’s Vision to Become the Powerhouse of Athletics in Kenya
KATA founder Bob Anderson has a bold vision — one that unites athletes, coaches, and farmers under a single purpose: to make KATA the powerhouse of athletics in Kenya and a model for the world.
Nurturing Sprinters Against the Odds: Inside Kenya’s KATA Sprint Camp
KIAMBU, Kenya - On a crisp morning in Kamiti, Kiambu County, 16 miles northeast of Nairobi, the dirt track at Kamiti Maximum Prison comes alive with the rhythm of pounding feet, shrill whistles, and sharp instructions. At the center of the action stands Coach Julius Migwi, eyes locked on the group of young sprinters wearing red shirts with the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) Sprint Camp logo. Stopwatch in hand, Migwi scans every drill and explosive burst over 100 meters.
Building Champions, One Race and One Harvest at a Time: The KATA Story
With 31 training camps across Kenya’s altitude zones and 65 thriving potato farms, the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) is shaping not only resilient athletes but also sustainable livelihoods. Each KATA camp is not just a training base but also cultivates several acres of KATA potatoes, linking athletics directly with farming and ensuring that athletes’ futures are rooted in more than competition alone.
Edwin Soi and Betty Chesang Shine at 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race in Thika
THIKA, Kenya - Running at the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) has become a magnet for athletes and spectators alike, and today’s 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race proved just that. Energy and motivation filled the air as both athletes and coaches gathered to celebrate one of Kenya’s most innovative race formats.