Kennedy Kithuka (born June 4, 1989) is a Kenyan former cross country and track runner for Texas Tech under head coach Wes Kittley.

Kithuka competed for Wayland Baptist University in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Outdoor Track and Field Championships while winning the 3 km in 8:08.53, was runner-up in the mile in 4:08.89, 4th place in the DMR in 10:03.29.

He notched a personal record at the Mt SAC Relays in 28:18.97 where he was the runner-up and World Standard time in the 5k in 13:28.61.

His track record performance during his 5k clinched the team Big 12 Conference title for Texas Tech.

Kennedy plans to finish his degree and remain in Lubbock, Texas training under his coach John Murray.