Ayumba Ayodi

Kenya

Nation Sports Writer at Daily Nation

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Kenya bags mixed relay bronze, qualifies men’s 4x100m team for World Championships

3 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:It was Kenya’s first medal in the mixed relay since the 2019 Yokohama World Relays, where they also claimed bronze. The United States retained their title in dominant fashion, clocking a championship record of 3:09.54. Australia followed with silver in an Area National Record time of 3:12.20.
Kenya men’s 4x400 team keeps World Relay dream alive

4 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:The eight nations that reach the finals of their respective events qualify directly to this year’s Tokyo World Championships. The top 14 teams in each event, except the mixed 4x100 metres, will earn the right to compete at the World Championships. Kenya men’s 4x400 metres and mixed 4x400m relay teams stormed to the final of the World Athletics Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China on Saturday.
Kenya tops Kids Athletics Day Challenge: How we did it

4 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

The local athletics federation has won World Athletics Member Federation Kids’ Athletics Day Challenge, beating 120 others from around the globe.
Why World Relay Championship is more than just a competition for Kenya

5 days ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, leads Team Kenya to the 2025 World Relay Championships this weekend in Guangzhou, southern China. On Saturday and Sunday, Omanyala and his team mates will join some of the world’s finest sprinters at the championship in Guangzhou, to fight for global honours. Competing teams will vie for places in the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled for Tokyo later in the year.
Thunder ready to rumble at Africa League in Kigali

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:Twende Sports are the sponsors of Nairobi City Thunder. Nairobi City Thunder won the East Division Elite 16 final when they beat Kriol Star from Cape Verde 99-86 at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena to qualify for the Nile Conference in December last year.
Agunda ready to lead Quins into new era

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:In his 17-year playing career with Quins, Agunda claimed several honours, including: Three Kenya Cup titles (2008, 2010, 2012), Three Rugby Super Series titles (2010, 2011, 2012), Enterprise Cup (2009) and National Sevens Circuit title (2012)Agunda also earned a spot on the Kenya Harlequin FC Roll of Honour in 2014 and represented Kenya in both 15s and sevens at all representative levels, including as Vice-Captain of the Under-19 and Under-20 national teams.
NOC-K delays elections date following death of KBF boss Paul Otula

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:During the same meeting, the executive also discussed several court cases that led to the adjournment of the elections that were scheduled for April 24. Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), Kenya Handball Federation (KHF), and Triathlon Kenya (TK)have active cases at the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT). The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has suspended the announcement of new election dates in honour of the late Kenya Basketball Federation chairman Paul Otula.
Swiss sprint queen Mujinga Kambundji set for Kip Keino Classic

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:Meet director Barnaba Korir confirmed that the 32-year-old Swiss star, who won a bronze medal in the 200m at the 2019 World Championships, has signed up for the event that continues to attract top global talent. Kambundji, born to a Congolese father, Safuka, and a Swiss mother, Ruth, is also a two-time European 200m champion (2022 and 2024).
Kenya slams World Rugby over format change

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:On the women’s side, the Kenya Lionesses defeated continental rivals South Africa 17-14 in a tight contest. The Lionesses had earlier led 10-7 at the break. A brace from Freshia Oduor and a try from Sharon Ouma sealed the win, with Sinaida Aura adding a conversion. The Lionesses had a strong campaign in the Women’s Challenger Series, winning both Cape Town I and II legs unbeaten, and finishing third in Krakow, Poland.
Kenya set to host explosive East African boxing event

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ayumba Ayodi

What you need to know:While Okwiri and Onyango are yet to be assigned opponents, Kasujja is scheduled to face Charles Misanjo of Malawi in a welterweight bout. Kibira’s opponent remains unconfirmed. “I am advising Misanjo to come ready for war. I will punish him thoroughly,” said Henry Kasujja, who is ranked 4th in Africa and 81st globally by the World Boxing Association.