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Kwanthanze volleyball team, Mbooni Boys rule in games
The National and East Africa volleyball defending champions Kwanthanze High school has proved their supreme for the game for the fifth time in the just concluded Eastern regional Kenya Secondary Schools Sports held in Kangaru School in Embu County.
Kwanthanze volleyball team (in red) plays against Kambi Mawe from Makueni County in University of Embu grounds on Saturday September 3,2022. MWINGI TIMES/Brian Musyoka
The champions beat Kambi Mawe girls three sets with their opponents failing to answer in a match that attracted many spectators.
Kambi Mawe volleyball team was floored by Kwanthanze by 3-0 sets in the final [25-15,25-11,25-07].
Kwanthanze did not lose any set from Zonals.
The volleyball 'doctors' from Kwanthanze offered free lessons as they made light work for their opponents.
Many who watched the game said that the team from Kambi Mawe tried the match competing with East African Champions.
"I am impressed how the Kambi girls have played. The game was tight. Kwanthanze is not champions of Kenya but also East Africa," said Jacinta Ndwiga, a spectator.
Kambi Mawe had on Friday bombarded Ilika from Kitui 3-0 to qualify for finals while Kwanthanze had thrashed Nkondi secondary 3-0 to qualify before Kambi Mawe learned from Kwanthanze.
Coach Justin Kigwari who has been training Kwanthanze team since he joined the school in 2013 expressed hope that his team will rule in national games slated in Nakuru next week.
''The levels of competition from look is intensifying even though we have not lost any set from Zonals. Since we met in 2019 things have changed in terms of competition. There are so many teams coming up strong and I even know nationally thing will not be as usual but we are very ready,'' he said.
Supremacy
Mbooni Boys of Makueni county have also reclaimed their supremacy in football, in Eastern Region after thrashing rival Machakos Boys 2-1 in final to win secondary school Ball games championship at Kangaru Embu.
It was a severe revenge to Machakos boys who had defeated Mbooni in group stages.
It was a double win for Mbooni as it also pocketed the handball after beating the same Machakos School 31-10 thus defending their regional championship for the match.
In boys’ volleyball game the Region's defending champion Matiliku boys were awarded a 3-0 win by default.
Their opponents Kajunduthi were found to have committed an irregularity where the match played four sets with the defending champion Matiliku leading 2-1.
Kenya Volleyball Federation Referee Joseph Migua was asked to call off the match in favour of Matiliku the defending champion.
They have secured national ticket to kick the football game in Nakuru.
Lukenya School of Machakos squeezed Mbooni boys 62-36 to qualify for nationals
In netball, Katwala of Kitui beat Kwanthanze of Machakos 42-32 to reclaim the title.
They defended their championship in a match that was highly contested in the first minutes.
In rugby All Saints High School of Embu County surprised their neighbour school Kangaru boys by 18-0 defeat.
In 2019 Kangaru won bronze medal in the East Africa Secondary School Games under their coach Benson Mwenda.
However, in what is seen to have injured the former rugby giants [Kangaru school] is after Mr Mwenda transferred his rugby tutorial to the new champions.
Kiteta girls of Makueni have been crowned as Champions Eastern region 3 by 3 Basketball in the Kenya Secondary School Sports held in Embu County after beating their Machakos neighbors Misyani girls 5:1 to qualify for Nationals.
The middle well composed girls from Makueni put the game tough for their competitors until the last minute.
They braved the coldness and change of weather in Embu to secure the trophy of the best in the game.
STORY By BRIAN MUSYOKA
School disqualified for allowing stranger play in zonal games
A school in Mwingi North was disqualified from a football competition after it was discovered to have allowed an unauthorized student to take part in a competition between Tseikuru primary school and Musavani in a zonal match hosted by Tseikuru.
Football. MWINGI TIMES/Courtesy
Reached for a comment about the identity of the student who was playing for Tseikuru primary, a fan said that he never got to know the strange player. “We never got to know who he was. He ran away before we could establish that” he said.
The boy was immersed into the pitch by supporters during a match where Musavani and Tseikuru zones were contesting.
When Tseikuru was disqualified from the field, Musavani was awarded to be the winner of the match.
Earlier in the match, a Musavani goalkeeper broke his leg during the match. He was rushed to Tseikuru Sub County Hospital for treatment.
STORY By MUSYOKA NGUI
OKA differs over AFCON
TWO OKA Principals have sharply differed on the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) follows AFCON finals. he is supporting Senegal while Kanu leader Gideon Moi (right) supports Egypt. Photo/COURTESY
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka supported Senegal while Kanu party leader Gideon Moi vouched for Egypt.
The two took to their Facebook pages to celebrate their teams ahead and during the matches.
“Gideon K Moi watch how Sadio Mane is going to part the waters of Red Sea and leave Egyptians behind. Weka Jogo yangu tayar!”, shot Musyoka.
In return, Moi said that by the time the game will be over, Salah will be walking on waters of Red Sea, and not even Mane will be able to stop him.
He dismissed Kalonzo’s prediction as unlikely, chiding him that he be told the truth ama tunyamaze?
“Soma lebo”, said GM donning a red tshirt similar to his party colour.
Kenya’s Harambee Stars did not qualify for the Afcon.
By end of extra time, the score line was 0-0. Senegal defeated Egypt by scoring 4-2 in a penalty shoot out. This was Senegal's first ever trophy of Africa Cup of Nations.
After the finals ended, Moi congratulated The Lions of Teranga for emerging the winners of AFCON. "Sisi kama supporters wa The Pharaohs hata hatujaskia vibaya", said Baringo senator. He added that Kalonzo can go for his prize.
While celebrating the win, Kalonzo said that the win was deserved. He compared Senegal's football great Sadio Mane to #BuffaloSoldier.
" Leta kuku yangu @GideonMoi", posted on his official Facebook page.
STORY By MUSYOKA NGUI, EDITED By PATRICK MUTUKU
CASH awards for top performers in Mumoni volleyball
YOUNG volleyball players in Mumoni Ward, Kitui County welcomed New Year 2022 in style as they took part in volleyball competition organized by Mumoni MCA Johnson Kanandu.
Kitui CEC Member for Sports and Culture Helena Ken (centre) with other county officials during a volleyball competition in Mumoni Ward. She was accompanied by her personal assistant Mr Munyasya and Mr Muthoka who is FIFA Games Coordinator in Kitui County. Photo/RONNEY MWANDIKWA
Kitui County Executive Committee Member, CECM for Sports and Culture Helena Ken graced the final day of awarding the winners on December 31, 2021.
Mumoni MCA Johnson Mutua Kanandu organized the sporting event dubbed Hon Kanandu Tournament at Kalamba Muyo.
Kanyoeni team were crowned the champions of the volleyball tournament and were awarded KSh18,000.
They beat Katambauku volleyball team who contended with KSh15,000 as their cash award.
The third position was taken by Kalatine stars who were also not left behind in the shillings chase. They were given KSh12,000 for their determination to be champions in the games.
Mwingi Times has established that the games will take place every year.
Kanyoeni being the champions were also awarded a trophy, medals, two Mikasa balls and two pairs of uniform.
Visitors and residents of Mumoni ward in Mwingi North Sub County cheer their teams during just concluded competitions on December 31, 2021. Photo/RONNEY MWANDIKWA
Katambauku and Kalatine clubs also got Mikasa balls and pairs of uniform.
Numbers four to eight also got cash awards.
To encourage those who did not feature at the top, the Governor Charity Ngilu-led government awarded a pair of uniform for each player who emerged numbers nine to 18.
STORY By RONNEY MWANDIKWA, EDITED By MUSYOKA NGUI
CNN and Kawaya dominate EALA games win
Members of Parliament from the three counties that make up Ukambani region dominated the East African Legislative Assemblies competitions held in Arusha, Tanzania.
Kenyan MPs celebrate after winning EALA games held in Arusha, Tanzania. Photo/COURTESY
On December 13, Kenyan MPs Charles Ngusya Nguna (CNN) of Mwingi West, Victor Musyoka Musau of Machakos Town, Nixon Korir (Lang’ata) and Dan Wanyama representing Webuye West constituency won gold medal in a 4x100m. They also bagged similar win for 4x400m race.
Their win cemented Kenya’s prowess in athletics. Kenya is well known in international competitions to amass victories which bring pride to the East African economic hub.
On December 11, Mwala MP Eng Vincent Musyoka Musau aka Kawaya won both 200m and 100m race in Eala games. On the same day, his Mwingi West counterpart CNN won 400m race.
STORY By MUSYOKA NGUI, EDITED By BONIFACE MWANIKI