Ochieng Oyugi

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Writer at The Standard (Kenya)

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How golf gave Mudanyi brothers platform to earn a living

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

Edwin Mudanyi react during the Safari Tour Golf Series 4th leg on Tuesday 27/10/2020. [Boniface Okendo,Standard]Golf is the island that surrounded Edwin and his elder brother Nelson while growing up at the historic Eldoret Club, where their father Mudanyi was arguably a great chef. The brothers would occasionally take a bite of their father's delicacies before rushing outside to either watch, play or support a game that would be ongoing at the club.
Onyango, Kasujja to light up 'Umeme Night, Hakuna Mchezo' boxing showdown

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

President Kenya Professional Boxing Commission Reuben Ndolo (center) and Njego Abdul, Uganda Light Heavyweight champion, during the launch of Hakuna Mchezo 12 Round Bout in Nairobi, on May 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]After his debut at the World Boxing Council (WBC) Grand Prix last month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kenya's heavyweight sensation Denzel Onyango is set for a magnificent return to the ring at home at the Charter Hall in Nairobi on May 24, 2025.
Kenya Basketball Federation boss Paul Otula passes on

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

KBF Chairman Paul Otula during the unveiling of Morans team at Nyayo National stadium. Nov 7, 2020. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) president and former Maseno School Principal Paul Agali Otula has passed on. According to the family, Otula suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Nairobi yesterday, leading to his untimely demise. The body was taken to the Lee Funeral Home. The sad news left the basketball and the education fraternity quite in shock.
Africa champion Kerubo eyes Youth Olympics slot

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

Mercy Kerubo. 64kg category. 6 medals, 3 gold in the youth, 3 Silver medals in the Junior during the Africa Youth and Junior weightlifting Championship at Shashi Patel Memorial hall, Ruaraka Sports Club, Nairobi. Nov 22, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]At first, Mercy Kerubo,15, was hesitant when national team head coach Douglas Locho introduced her to weightlifting in 2020. She viewed the sport as male dominated and would not augur well with women and girls like her who had dreams like modelling.
Why world-class players are itching for the Cricket Kenya T20 League

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

From Right to Left: Cricket Kenya Chairman Manoj Patel, AOS Sport Tournament Chairman Chandra Prakash Panwar and Cricket Kenya Board Member Kennedy Obuya during the signing of the Cricket Kenya T20 League (CKT20) contractual agreement in Nairobi on Sunday April 27, 2025. [PHOTO/CRICKET KENYA]Cricket Kenya (CK) has established a high-profile T20 League (CKT20) that is expected to take the country’s game by storm.
Why newly launched Konza City Stars FC is aiming for the skies

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

Newly launched Konza City Stars FC is aiming for the skies. The team, composed of workers stationed at the great Konza Technopolis Development Authority in Machakos County, aims to punch tickets to the top-tier Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leagues in the coming years. The outfit, formed late last year, played its first high-profile friendly match on Friday night under floodlights at the Konza Technopolis Grounds. The hosts lost 5-3 against visiting Jua Kali Vitambi FC from Machakos.
Divided house of National Olympic Committee of Kenya

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

The eagerly awaited National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) elections that were to be held on Thursday in Nairobi failed to take off. The polls were adjourned for between two and four weeks following internal wrangles by four NOC-K affiliates, namely the Kenya Handball Federation, the Kenya Volleyball Federation, the Kenya Taekwondo Federation, and Triathlon Kenya.
Soya Awards: Olympic champions Wanyonyi, Chebet crowned the best in 2024

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

Reigning Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Beatrice Chebet are the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year winners of the 21st edition of the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (Soya) gala held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Thursday night. Wanyonyi was voted the best man in the category at the gala, that rewarded sportsmen and women who excelled in the 2024 season, following his triumph in the 800m at the Paris Olympics last year.
Simwa brothers: You can't sleep hungry if you are playing well

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

If you play some good golf on the course, you can't sleep hungry. These are the words of the Simwa brothers, Nelson and Boniface whose entire lives have been revolutionised by the gentleman's game. The duo, who are living, eating and drinking golf, embraced the sport three decades ago while staying with their parents at the historic Eldoret Club servant quarters. "Every morning when we woke up, we would see people battling on the golf course.
Kibugu: I picked valuable lessons in Sunshine Tour event

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Ochieng Oyugi

Windsor player Njoroge Kibugu was the best placed Kenyan at the just concluded Sunshine Tour Final Qualifying School held at the par-71 Heron Banks Golf & River Resort, Johannesburg, South Africa. The 21-year-old was the only Kenyan and East African who made the cut in the cutthroat contest that saw 20 players across Africa punch precious tickets to the prestigious Sunshine Tour series out of the 129 participants.