New Harambee Stars coach Paul Put has checked into camp Sunday for the upcoming CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup that, Football Kenya Federation has confirmed.

Training proper starts Monday in Nairobi for the tourney set to kick-start on 3rd to 19th December.

Put, who was unveiled last week on a two-year deal will oversee the training as he begins his tenure as Harambee Stars coach.

Gor Mahia defender, who is celebrating his birthday today, has been ruled with an injury and will miss the regional championship.

In his place, Zoo FC defender Isaac Kipyegon has been summoned to take up his slot.

Isaac’s teammate Nicholas Kipkirui has also landed a late call up.

Kenya are in group A will open the tournament on the 3rd against the Amavubi of Rwanda.

The hosts last bagged the trophy in 2013 when they staged the tournament.

Kenya Squad:

Goalkeepers

Boniface, Oluoch (Gor Mahia), Gabriel Andika (AFC Leopards), Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers)

Defenders

Musa Mohammed (Gor Mahia), Charles Momanyi (Kakamega Homeboyz), Dennis Shikhayi (AFC Leopards), Jockins Atudo (Posta Rangers), Wellington Ochieng (Gor Mahia), Benard Ochieng (Vihiga United), Omar Mbongi (Ulinzi Stars) Isaac Kipyegon (Zoo Kericho)

Midfielders

Ernest Wendo (Gor Mahia), Whyvonne Issuza (AFC Leopards), Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia), Patillah Omotto (Kariobangi Sharks), Duncan Otieno (AFC Leopards), Ovellah Ochieng (Kariobangi Sharks), Lawrence Juma (Nzoia Sugar)

Strikers

Samuel Onyango (Ulinzi Stars), Kepha Aswani (Nakumatt), George Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Masoud Juma (Kariobangi Sharks), Vincent Oburu (AFC Leopards), Stephen Waruru (Ulinzi Stars), Benjamin Mosha (Sony Sugar), Nicholas Kipkirui (Zoo Kericho)