Martin Owila: My love for rugby, the gospel and youth mentorship

Kenya's Martin Owila (left) of Simbas receives an award from Former PM Raila Odinga during Africa Gold Cup match against Tunisia at RFUEA grounds on Saturday, Aug 11, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Martin Owila Omondi grew up in a rural village of Manyatta in Kisumu County. The 25-year old flanker playing for KCB RFC hails from a family of sportsmen notably his uncle Dennis Timon who played for the Kenya Morans.

Owila has won the Kenya Cup four times, The Elgon Cup once, and has played for the national 15's side and the Kenya Seven’s side. He is a public health officer and also the founder of the Mentor-me program. In an exclusive interview with GameYetu, he talks to us about his journey in rugby.