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MKU among varsities in race for top honours in Nairobi North League
Among the top performers were Mount Kenya University (MKU), Kenyatta University (KU) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in the league widely regarded as one of the most competitive sporting editions in recent years.
Three Kenyan universities showcased their prowess in sporting events during the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League.
Among the top performers were Mount Kenya University (MKU), Kenyatta University (KU) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in the league widely regarded as one of the most competitive sporting editions in recent years.
The seven-month league, which brought together some of the country’s top universities, tested athletes’ discipline, consistency, teamwork and determination across a wide range of sporting disciplines.
MKU won several prestigious awards, including the best private university, the best host university, most punctual university and the first runners-up overall winning university.
Kenyatta University was declared second overall winners with JKUAT finishing third overall with the most improved institution being Mama Ngina University.
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.
He said 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,” he added.
Luta asserted that the league was not just about victories, but “the spirit of perseverance and unity that continues to shape the future of university sports.”
The most disciplined university team award went to JKUAT while St. Paul’s university won the best fair play award.
MKU showcased its athletic depth by clinching championship titles across multiple sporting categories. They were declared champions in the three by three (3×3) basketball (both men and women) as well as topping woodball for both gender.
MKU also took top position in taekwondo (women); table tennis (women); karate (men); darts (men) and badminton, both men and women teams.
It also delivered strong performances with second-place finishes in eight sports. These were basketball (men), athletics for both sexes, karate (women), swimming (men and women), table tennis (men) and also in tennis for women.
Additionally, the university secured third-place finishes in nine other sports. These include basketball (women), football (women), hockey (men), netball (women) volleyball (men), chess (men), darts (women) and scrabble for both men and women teams.
The university Dean of Students, Dr Emmanuel Owour, expressed 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.
Beyond podium finishes, the KUSF Nairobi North Conference League celebrated the resilience, teamwork, and rising competitive standards of university sports in Kenya.
