The Harambee Stars missed out on qualification for both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup.
Their next chance at international competition is the 2027 AFCON, to be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Kenya play Madagascar on 14 November and the Comoros on 17 or 18 November.
McCarthy has included both 18-year-old Celta Vigo midfielder Aldrine Kibet and 19-year-old Zamalek defender Baron Ochieng.
Kenya squad:
Goalkeepers: Brian Bwire (Polokwane City, South Africa), Byrne Omondi (Gor Mahia), Brian Opondo (Tusker FC)
Defenders: Michael Kibwage (Gor Mahia), Vincent Harper (Walsall, England), Baron Ochieng (Zamalek, Egypt), Alphonce Omija (Etoile Sahel, Tunisia), Ronney Onyango (Sogndal, Norway), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Manzur Suleiman (Nairobi United),
Midfielders: Duke Abuya (Young Africans, Tanzania), Marvin Nabwire (Police FC), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Timothy Ouma (Lech Poznan)
Strikers: Jonah Ayunga (St Mirren, Scotland), Aldrine Kibet (Celta Vigo, Spain), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), Job Ochieng (Real Sociedad, Spain), Ovella Ochieng (Nairobi United), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Ryan Ogam (Wolfsberger, Austria), Lawrence Okoth (SJK Seinajoki, Finland), Adam Wilson (New Saints), William Lenkupae Wilson (Vaasan Palloseura, Finland).
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has unveiled a 27-man squad that reflects both continuity and renewal, as the Lions of Teranga prepare for high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Kenya this month.
Benni McCarthy has promised to have a more competitive Kenya in the future following a 3-0 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Benni McCarthy has named his 24-man squad for Kenya's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast.
Zamalek have announced the signing of Kenyan right-back Baron Ochieng, 19, on a free transfer after parting ways with Sofapaka FC in his homeland.
