MKU Athletics team shines in South Africa

Trophy chest

The varsity sponsored 4 players to South Africa for the 8th edition of the Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU), following a spectacular win during the universities trial games that were held in Eldoret on 14th May 2016.

The team scooped 8 medals in total; 1 Gold medal, 2 silvers medals and 5 bronze medals. The team faced steep competition in the 200m and 100M races from the Ghananians whom they had met earlier at the all Africa Senior games in Durban.

The University team comprised of sprinters Sylvester Nakeel, Peter Mwai, Mathew Rapando and Charles Wanjiru was ranked 3rd position in Africa. Late last year they were crowned KUSA Relay Champions at Bondo.

Speaking during their home coming celebration, the Dean of Students Mr. Evans Omwango congratulated the team and assured the students of the support from the management towards their all-round growth.

Fact file on sporting achievements

2013       • Kenya Universities games overall runners-up

              • Kenya Universities games soccer champions

              • Kenya Universities games runners-up in tennis, rugby & athletics

2014       • World University cross country gold medal in the 10.5 Km race

              • Africa University games silver medal in men’s soccer

              • East Africa University games Gold medallists in athletics and karate

              • East Africa University games runners up in handball and athletics

              • East Africa University games second runners up in volleyball

              • Kenya Universities cross country gold medals in 12km men & 8km women

              • Kenya Universities women athletics championship third position overall

2015       • Kenya Universities games champions in women’s handball

              • Kenya Universities games runners up in Karate, Volleyball & athletics

2016       • Africa University games gold medal in 110 m hurdles