Zetech University's Fuad Nyondo secured the top award in the national Karate Under-21 Championships.
He defeated Paul Kimani of St John's and Aloise Amoko from Dagoretti High in the games that were sponsored by Kenya Karate Federation.
Nairobi's Kaloleni Social Hall was full of activity as a host of promising youngsters muscled each other in the martial arts tournament.
Nyondo, who is in the national team that will compete in the Under-21 African Karate Championships in Durban, South Africa, emerged victorious.
The South African tourney will be held on August 30. Nyondo attributed his win to the persistent training and tireless efforts by the Zetech University taekwondo team and Karate coach Martin Ndegwa.
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The young athlete was also grateful to the institution for supporting him all through.
"I am grateful to God for the win. This victory was realised after hard training sessions under the guidance of coach Ndegwa," said Nyondo.
"I'm thankful to everyone for believing in me. We are now preparing for the South Africa outing."
The university's sports coordinator Alfred Muli paid homage to Nyondo and assured him of the university's support in the upcoming Durban competition.
"Nyondo has often excelled in tournaments and we were optimistic he would impress in the Under-21 championships. We are proud of him and look forward to a great performance in the upcoming game," said Muli.
"We will support him in all ways." [Erick Ochieng']
