1964 marked the first time that newly independent Kenya participated in the Africa boxing championships. The tournament was held in Accra Ghana.
Philip Waruinge was the only Kenyan to bag a gold medal. He would go on to become Kenya’s most decorated boxer. John Olulu was the only Kenya to bag a silver medal.
Kenya finished tied for fourth position behind Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria. Not a bad start for newly independent Kenya.
| Weight-Class | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Flyweight (– 51 kg) | Hamza (Egypt) | Joseph Destimo (Ghana) |
| Bantamweight (– 54 kg) | Karimu Young (Nigeria) | Amos Ajao (Ghana) |
| Featherweight (– 57 kg) | Philip Waruinge (Kenya) | Badawi Albedewi |
| Lightweight (– 60 kg) | Fawzi Hassan (Egypt) | Anthony Andeh (Nigeria) |
| Light Welterweight (– 63,5 kg) | Eddie Blay (Ghana) | John Olulu (Kenya) |
| Welterweight (– 67 kg) | Hussein Saadik (Egypt) | Ugonju (Nigeria) |
| Light Middleweight (– 71 kg) | Eddie Davies (Ghana) | Okine (Ghana) |
| Middleweight (– 75 kg) | Joe Darkey (Ghana) | Peter Odhiambo (Uganda) |
| Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg) | Motcho (Benin) | Sayed Mersal (Egypt) |
| Heavyweight (over 81 kg) | George Oywello (Uganda) | James Mazhar (Egypt) |
| Kenya Boxing Page |