Athletes
| # | Athlete | G · S · B | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith Kipyegon Women · 2010–25 | 10 Jan 1994 | 1500m, 5000m, Road mile +5 | 20 gold 5 silver 1 bronze | 26 |
| 2 | Paul Tergat Men · 1993–2006 | 17 Jun 1969 | 10,000m, Half marathon, Marathon +2 | 17 gold 7 silver 3 bronze | 27 |
| 3 | Eliud Kipchoge Men · 2002–23 | 5 Nov 1984 | 3000m, 5000m, Marathon +3 | 17 gold 6 silver 2 bronze | 25 |
| 4 | John Ngugi Men · 1985–92 | 10 May 1962 | 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m +2 | 17 gold 1 silver 2 bronze | 20 |
| 5 | Vivian Cheruiyot Women · 1998–2024 | 11 Sep 1983 | 3000m, 5000m, 10,000m +6 | 14 gold 13 silver 7 bronze | 34 |
| 6 | Beatrice Chebet Women · 2018–25 | 5 Mar 2000 | 5000m, 10,000m, 5 km road race +4 | 14 gold 2 silver 1 bronze | 17 |
| 7 | Joyce Odhiambo Women · 1982–88 | 29 Jun 1963 | 100m, 200m, Long jump +1 | 13 gold 3 silver 1 bronze | 17 |
| 8 | Hellen Obiri Women · 2012–26 | 13 Dec 1989 | 1500m, 3000m, 5000m +5 | 12 gold 8 silver 2 bronze | 22 |
| 9 | Tegla Loroupe Women · 1989–2001 | 9 May 1973 | 10,000m, Half marathon, Marathon +2 | 12 gold 2 silver 4 bronze | 18 |
| 10 | Hellen Kimaiyo Women · 1983–2001 | 8 Sep 1968 | 1500m, 3000m, 5000m +2 | 12 gold 2 silver 2 bronze | 16 |
| 11 | Mercy Cherono Women · 2007–14 | 7 May 1991 | 3000m, 5000m, Senior race +4 | 11 gold 5 silver 0 bronze | 16 |
| 12 | Sally Barsosio Women · 1992–2004 | 21 Mar 1978 | 1500m, 3000m, 5000m +5 | 11 gold 4 silver 5 bronze | 20 |
| 13 | Kipchoge Keino Men · 1965–73 | 17 Jan 1940 | 800m, 1500m, 1 mile +3 | 11 gold 4 silver 1 bronze | 16 |
| 14 | Moses Tanui Men · 1987–2000 | 20 Aug 1965 | 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m +4 | 10 gold 9 silver 3 bronze | 22 |
| 15 | Geoffrey Kamworor Men · 2011–23 | 28 Nov 1992 | 10,000m, Half marathon, Marathon +4 | 10 gold 5 silver 5 bronze | 20 |
| 16 | Ismael Kirui Men · 1990–98 | 20 Feb 1975 | 5000m, 10,000m, Senior race +3 | 10 gold 3 silver 2 bronze | 15 |
| 17 | Julius Yego Men · 2010–26 | 4 Jan 1989 | Javelin throw | 10 gold 2 silver 2 bronze | 14 |
| 18 | Asbel Kiprop Men · 2007–17 | 30 Jun 1989 | 800m, 1500m, U20 race +3 | 10 gold 1 silver 1 bronze | 12 |
| 19 | Peres Jepchirhir Women · 2016–26 | 27 Sep 1993 | Half marathon, Marathon | 10 gold 1 silver 1 bronze | 12 |
| 20 | Ezekiel Kemboi Men · 2001–15 | 25 May 1982 | 3000m steeplechase | 9 gold 7 silver 2 bronze | 18 |
| 21 | Simon Kipkemboi Men · 1985–95 | 15 Apr 1960 | 100m, 200m, 400m +1 | 9 gold 4 silver 2 bronze | 15 |
| 22 | Charles Asati Men · 1968–76 | 3 Mar 1946 | 200m, 400m, relays | 9 gold 1 silver 1 bronze | 11 |
| 23 | Julius Sang Men · 1970–85 | 19 Sep 1948 | 200m, 400m, relays | 9 gold 0 silver 1 bronze | 10 |
| 24 | Edna Kiplagat Women · 1996–2024 | 15 Sep 1979 | 3000m, Marathon, Senior team +1 | 8 gold 8 silver 3 bronze | 19 |
| 25 | Paul Kipkoech Men · 1982–90 | 6 Jan 1963 | 5000m, 10,000m, Senior race +1 | 8 gold 8 silver 2 bronze | 18 |
Only international medals count: national championship titles are left out.