Kenya at the 2015 All-Africa Games | |
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IOC code | KEN |
NOC | National Olympic Committee of Kenya |
in Brazzaville | |
Competitors | 364 in 18 sports |
Medals Ranked 8th |
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All-Africa Games appearances (overview) | |
Youth appearances | |
Kenya , participated at the 2015 All-Africa Games held in the city of Brazzaville, in the Republic of the Congo. [1] 364 athletes participated in 17 disciplines. [2]
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