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Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion

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Kenya’s fencing star Kinoti Kiara after winning gold at 2026 Africa Cadet & Junior Championships in Dakar on February 19, 2026. [Courtesy] 

Kenya’s rising fencing star Kinoti Kiara delivered a memorable performance to claim gold at the 2026 Africa Cadet & Junior Championships, held in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday.

Kiara showcased exceptional skill, composure, and tactical brilliance throughout the tournament, overcoming a highly competitive field of Africa’s top cadet and junior fencers to secure the continental title.

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