The Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League competitions have ended with universities registering outstanding performances across various sporting disciplines.
In the competitions, which brought together teams from institutions of higher learning in the region, Kenyatta University (KU) emerged as the overall winner, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) finished third overall.
Mama Ngina University College was named the most improved institution in the competitions, while JKUAT was declared the most disciplined institution. St. Paul’s University clinched the Best Fair Play award.
Beyond podium finishes, the KUSF Nairobi North Conference League celebrated resilience, teamwork, and the rising competitive standards of university sports in Kenya.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) emerged as one of the standout institutions during the competitions.
In what has been described 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 determination.
MKU’s outstanding organisation and sportsmanship earned the institution several awards, including Best Private University, Best Host University, Most Punctual University, and First Runners-Up Overall Winning University.
The university’s overall performance reflected consistent dominance across events, placing the institution among the most successful universities in the league.
MKU showcased its athletic depth by clinching championship titles across multiple sporting categories.
The teams won 10 titles in various disciplines, including 3×3 Basketball (Men and Women), Woodball (Men and Women), Taekwondo (Women), Table Tennis (Women), Karate (Men), Darts (Men), and Badminton (Men and Women).
The university also posted strong performances with eight second-place finishes in Basketball (Men), Athletics (Men and Women), Karate (Women), Swimming (Men and Women), Table Tennis (Men), and Tennis (Women).
Additionally, MKU secured nine third-place finishes in Basketball (Women), Football (Women), Hockey (Men), Netball (Women), Volleyball (Men), Chess (Men), Darts (Women), and Scrabble (Men and Women).
Speaking after the competition, Mr William Luta, Head of Sports, Creative and Performing Arts at MKU and Secretary of the Nairobi North Conference, praised 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 pride in the students’ achievements and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to nurturing talent.
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“These results affirm our commitment to supporting sports development as an integral part of student growth and excellence,” he noted.
As Mr Luta observed, the league was not just about victories, but also about “the spirit of perseverance and unity that continues to shape the future of university sports.”
By John Kamau
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