The road to Glasgow runs through Nyayo Stadium this week, as Kenya's leading track and field stars gather for national trials that will decide who earns a place at the Commonwealth Games later in the year. Athletics Kenya has set the trials for the coming days, with athletes reporting to collect their bibs before the action begins. Places are scarce. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has a limited quota of 49 athletes for the Games, which means the competition to make the cut will be fierce and every heat will carry weight. Eligibility is about more than just speed. Officials have stressed strict anti-doping requirements, with athletes needing to have completed a set number of out-of-competition tests to be considered. It is part of a broader push to protect the integrity of Kenyan athletics and to ensure the team that travels can compete without a cloud hanging over it. There is also good news on the financial side. A major bank has come on board with a sponsorship package reported at around Sh10 million, a welcome boost for an event that doubles as both a selection contest and a showcase of emerging talent. Familiar names are expected to feature, including the country's fastest sprinter and rising middle distance runners eager to stamp their tickets. For the athletes, the trials are a moment of truth. Months of training, altitude camps and quiet sacrifice come down to a handful of races against the very best in the country. For fans, it is a chance to see the next generation push the established stars, and perhaps to spot a new face who will carry Kenyan colours onto the global stage. The clock is ticking, and at Nyayo the only thing that matters now is who crosses the line first. Source: [Pulse Sports](https://www.pulsesports.co.ke/athletics/story/athletics-kenya-commonwealth-games-trials-nyayo-2026)