 MAKUENI WOMEN FOOTBALLERS AT THE KYISA GAMES IN KILIFI
Makueni Women Footballers at the KYISA Games in Kilifi. The team is currently taking on Siaya in their Round Robin opening match. Makueni is the defending champions.
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MAKUENI MEN FIGHT TO DRAW WAJIR IN KYISA
Makueni Men Football team weathered a tough challenge from Wajir to grab a point in a 1-1 draw in the opening match of group C at Malindi High School.
The game was a display of the raw talent from Makueni that Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has pledged to nurture for posterity.
Makueni will face Kajiado and Embu in their next fixtures of the group.
MAKUENI LEADS PROCESSION MATCHES DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE KENYA INTER-COUNTY SPORTS ASSOCIATION (KYISA) GAMES AT PWANI UNIVERSITY ON MONDAY
Makueni leads procession matches during the official opening of the Kenya Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games at Pwani University on Monday.
County Executive Committee Member for Sports Eng. Peter Mumo led the Makueni team.
Makueni is the defending champion in Ladies Football and Men Basketball.
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro presided over the opening ceremony
MAKUENI DRAWS WAJIR, KAJIADO IN MEN FOOTBALL AT KYISA 2024
Makueni Men Football Team will play their KYISA opening game against Wajir on Tuesday in Pool C that also features Kajiado County.
The women team will square it out with Siaya on Tuesday before meeting Nyeri on Wednesday.
In Men Volleyball, Makueni has been pooled with Kilifi, Siaya, Nakuru and Nyeri. The Lady volleyballers have been drawn together with Siaya, Kilifi and Nyeri.
The games are taking place in Malindi, Kilifi County.
MAKUENI, KIBWEZI WEST WINNERS OF THE MKJ SUPA CUP
Makueni and Kibwezi West Sub-counties are officially the champions of the MKJ SUPA CUP that came to close on Sunday at Unoa grounds in Wote.
Makueni won both Men and women football, Women 5 on 5 Basketball, and Beach Handball Men. Kibwezi West won the Men 5 on 5 Basketball, and the 3 on 3 Basketball both men and Women.
Winners will represent Makueni County in the Kenya Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games in Kilifi scheduled for 14th- 21st April 2024
MAKUENI READY TO ROAR IN THE 2024 KYISA GAMES.
Makueni is all set to defend her winning streak in this year’s edition of the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games in Kilifi County.
The games will run from 14th to 21st April.
In last year’s edition held in Tharaka Nithi County, Makueni scooped wins in Football Girls, Basketball Men, runners up Basketball Girls, and top scorer football girls.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Friday commissioned the MKJ SUPA CUP County Finals to be played on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April at Unoa Grounds Wote. Winners will represent the County in the KYISA Games.
Governor Mutula said his government will continue to invest in sports to make it a well-paying industry for the thousands of talented young people.
KIBWEZI WEST GIRLS UNIFIED FOOTBALL TEAM IS THE CHAMPION OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN AFRICA HELD IN MAKUENI
Finals of the competition successfully came to close on Sunday and graced by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr and County Commissioner Henry Wafula.
Six teams composed of under 18 girls and six of those above 18 participated in the 2-day finals held in Wote.
Each of the six subcounties was represented by a senior and a junior team being the champions from Ward and Sub- county competitions.
Governor Mutula termed this tourney an important tool for inculcating societal inclusivity by according those living with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to grow their talents.
AFRICA’S FIRST UNIFIED FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Under 12 Unified football teams battle it out in the first ever Special Olympics Unified football tournament for girls in Africa. The tournament staged in Wote, Makueni, aims at giving opportunities to intellectually challenged individuals to grow their nascent talents.
The tournament is co-sponsored by the County Government of Makueni and International sports aparel manufacturer NIKE through Special Olympics Kenya
Kibwezi West Girls Unified Football team is the champion of the first edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football competition in Africa held in Makueni.
Finals of the competition successfully came to close on Sunday and graced by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr and County Commissioner Henry Wafula.
Six teams composed of under 18 girls and six of those above 18 participated in the 2-day finals held in Wote.
Each of the six subcounties was represented by a senior and a junior team being the champions from Ward and Sub- county competitions.
Governor Mutula termed this tourney an important tool for inculcating societal inclusivity by according those living with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to grow their talents.
DEPUTY GOVERNOR LUCY MULILI OFFICIALLY OPENS THE INAUGURAL UNIFIED SPORTS TOURNAMENT
Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili has officially inaugurated the First Edition of the Unified Sports Tournament at KMTC grounds in Wote, Makueni.
The tourney spans two days and is hosting 132 athletes, consisting of 72 individuals with intellectual disabilities, 60 unified partners and 24 coaches.
The event is a collaborative effort between the Government of Makueni County and Nike through Special Olympics to promote female participation in sports among those with intellectual disabilities.
Teams will compete for various awards including cash prizes and trophies.
Notable officials present at the event include Glen Cundari from Coach +, Jeff Lahart from Special Olympics International, as well as Susan Masila from Special Olympics Kenya.
HER EXCELLENCY ANITA MUTULA, THE FIRST LADY OF MAKUENI AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE ANITA MBINYA FOUNDATION, LED A FOOD DISTRIBUTION EXERCISE TODAY TO 38 SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND CHILDREN’S HOMES ACROSS ALL SIX SUBCOUNTIES IN MAKUENI.
Her Excellency Anita Mutula, the First Lady of Makueni and Chairperson of the Anita Mbinya Foundation, led a food distribution exercise today to 38 special schools and children’s homes across all six subcounties in Makueni.
Anita emphasized the importance of doing good and caring for our orphaned and vulnerable children.
“Giving is a gift, especially when done with love. It’s not about the quantity of what we give, but the amount of love we pour into our giving. I have a deep love for children, and our foundation will continue to seek out more partners to ensure the sustainability of such noble programs,” Anita said.
A total of 2,186 children were reached as 6,000 kilograms of maize flour and 2,400 liters of cooking oil were distributed.
