Angwenyi Gichana

Kisumu

Chief Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

Proud father to Chelsea Gesare. @Chelseafc fan since 1999. Journalist, investigator, and farmer. Opinions are mine. RTs not necessarily endorsements.

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Top Kenyan schools shift focus to East Africa regional show

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

In SummaryDirector General of Education Elyas Abdi said: “Since Kenya is hosting this year’s FEASSA, we shall field more teams and athletes. We should take advantage and reclaim the lost glory.
Sprint prodigy Okoth vows to break Omanyala’s African record

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

In Summary“I look up to him. He is not just an inspiration to me but to many upcoming sprinters,” said Okoth after retaining the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association 100m title.
East Africa Sevens champions edge Bwake to qualify for Friday’s 15’s semis

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

VIHIGA Boys stormed the rugby 15s semi-finals on Wednesday as the Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One Games entered Day Two at Shimo la Tewa High School in Mombasa. Vihiga, the East Africa Sevens champions, edged Friends School Bwake 5-3 in a hotly contested match to qualify for Friday’s semi-finals. Bwake struck first through Emmanuel Makokha’s penalty after 21 minutes, a lead they took to the break.
All Saints confident of retaining rugby 15s title in Mombasa games

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

All Saints, Embu 15s rugby team coach Benson Mwenda talks to his players ahead of Mombasa event /GICHANA ANGWENYIStiff competition is expected as the Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One games kick off today in Mombasa. The games will feature handball, rugby 15s, swimming, athletics, basketball 5x5, hockey and cross country. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
AK keen to improve climatic conditions in sports venues

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Ambassador Getrude Angote commissions an air quality monitor at Kakamega School /ANGWENYI GICHANAATHLETICS Kenya (AK) President Jackson Tuwei has reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to championing climate action in sport, underlining the importance of clean air in enhancing athlete performance.
Nairobi Royal’s Lejirma on brink of history as Rwandese Nsanzuwera closes in

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

John Lejirma/SCREENSHOTRoyal Nairobi Golf Club’s amateur John Lejirma reclaimed the lead on the penultimate round of the Sunshine Development Tour— East Africa Swing Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament at the par –71 Great Rift Valley Golf Resort in Naivasha yesterday. Lejirma reclaimed the lead he lost to Njoroge Kibugu on Day Two of the event and established a four-stroke lead, going into today’s finale.
St Joseph’s Girls Kitale eyes national hockey title on their third attempt

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Past action between Ng’iya Girls and Nyamira (L) during the Nyanza regional final/ANGWENYI GICHANAAfter finishing third in the last two editions, St. Joseph’s Girls, Kitale hockey coach John Lusaka has vowed to lift the national trophy when the Brookeside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One games get underway on Tuesday next week in Mombasa.
Bwake keen to dominate 15s rugby at next week’s games

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Bwake battle Vihiga Boys during rugby 7s final at Kisii School/ ANGWENYI GICHANASevens champions, Friends School Bwake are looking to dominate the national rugby scene with sights firmly focused on the 15’s title during Term One Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Games in Mombasa next week.
Lejirma takes commanding lead in Sunshine Development Tour Qualifying School in Naivasha

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

John Lejirma took command of the leaderboard on Day 1 of the Sunshine Development Tour Qualifying School at the par 71 Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on. The national golf team captain, also known as ‘Samburu One,’ posted a three-under-par 68 to take charge of the four-day contest, which has attracted 70 players from across the East Africa region. He was followed in second place by Kenya’s Isaiah Otuke and Greg Snow, who tied on two under 69 apiece.
We must work extra hard to reach 15s semis, says Kisii School coach Morara

4 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Angwenyi Gichana

Action between Kisii School and St Mary’s School Yala during the Nyanza region final /ANGWENYI GICHANAThree-time Nyanza secondary schools rugby 15s champions Kisii School must work hard to navigate a tough Pool ‘B’ at the Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association national Term One games in Mombasa. Kisii School are in Pool ‘B’ alongside Sevens champions Friends School Bwake, runners-up Vihiga Boys and Marafa Secondary from the coast region.