Wanyama, who is ending his contract with Montreal, announced he was retiring from the national team last year.
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Kenya midfielder Victor Wanyama announced his return to international soccer on Thursday after a meeting with Sports Minister of Kenya Ababu Namwamba, a year after announcing his retirement from the national team.
The former Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Celtic player joined CF Montréal in March 2020. His contract ends at the end of this year and he is not expected to return.
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Wanyama captained Kenya at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
The 31-year-old retired from international duty last year after not being selected for the World Cup qualifiers.