Photo/ Mount Kenya University men’s team captains pose with trophies won at the Kenya University sport’s Nairobi North conference league awards ceremony.
By James Wakahiu
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence, emerging as one of the standout institutions at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League.
In what has been widely regarded as one of the most competitive editions of the university league in recent years, MKU delivered an impressive performance following seven months of intensive preparation marked by discipline, resilience, and unwavering determination.
Photo/ Mount Kenya University women’s team captains pose with trophies won at the Kenya University sport’s Nairobi north conference league awards ceremony.
Top Institutional Honors-
MKU’s outstanding organization and sportsmanship were recognized through several prestigious awards:
-Best Private University
- Best Host University
- Most Punctual University
- 1st Runners-Up Overall Winning University.
Performance Statistics Overview
MKU’s overall performance reflects consistent competitive dominance across events. This places MKU among the most successful institutions in the league, demonstrating both depth and consistency across individual and team sports.
Photo/ Tabitha Njitu, Mku badminton women’s captain, receives the winners’ trophy.
Dominance Across Disciplines
The university showcased its athletic depth by clinching championship titles across multiple sporting categories.
Champions (10 Titles):
- 3×3 Basketball (Men & Women)
- Woodball (Men & Women)
- Taekwondo (Women)
- Table Tennis (Women)
- Karate (Men)
- Darts (Men)
- Badminton (Men & Women)
Photo/Hyden Muasya, Mount Kenya university woodball captain receives winning trophy.
MKU also delivered strong performances with second-place finishes (8) in:
- Basketball (Men)
- Athletics (Men & Women)
- Karate (Women)
- Swimming (Men & Women)
- Table Tennis (Men)
- Tennis (Women)
Additionally, the university secured third-place finishes (9) in:
- Basketball (Women)
- Football (Women)
- Hockey (Men)
- Netball (Women)
- Volleyball (Men)
- Chess (Men)
- Darts (Women)
- Scrabble (Men & Women)
Speaking after the competition, Mr. William Luta, Head of Sports, Creative and Performing Arts at MKU and Secretary of the Nairobi North Conference, lauded the athletes for their dedication.
“This was a highly competitive league. Seven months of hard work, determination, sacrifice, and relentless effort have finally paid off. Congratulations to Mount Kenya University and all the awardees,” he said.
MKU Dean of Students, Dr. Emmanuel Owour, also expressed immense pride in the students’ achievements and reiterated the institution’s commitment to nurturing talent.
“These results affirm our commitment to supporting sports development as an integral part of student growth and excellence,” he noted.
Photo/Lucy Katuku, Mount Kenya University taekwondo captain, receives the winning trophy.
Other universities also recorded notable performances:
- Overall Winners: Kenyatta University
- Third Overall: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
- Most Improved University:Mama Ngina University College
- Most Disciplined University:JKUAT
- Best Fair Play Award: St. Paul’s University
Beyond podium finishes, the KUSF Nairobi North Conference League celebrated the resilience, teamwork, and rising competitive standards of university sports in Kenya.
Photo/Grace Matanu and Mark Junior Mount Kenya University captains pose with trophies won at the Kenya University Sports Federation Nairobi North conference awards ceremony
As Mr. Luta asserts, the league was not just about victories, but about “the spirit of perseverance and unity that continues to shape the future of university sports.”
