Sports

In their characteristic style, Makueni stormed the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games with a strong statement, hammering Narok 3–0 sets in men’s volleyball.

In men’s handball, Makueni withstood intense pressure from hosts Laikipia to secure a narrow 23–21 victory in the opening matches of the tournament.The Makueni men’s volleyball team now prepares to face their archrivals, Siaya, on Wednesday, while the women’s team takes on Nyandarua.

In men’s football, Makueni will face Nakuru on Wednesday in their group A opening match. In the other group fixture, Laikipia crashed Narok 2-1.

Makueni County is set and ready for the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games after a successful verification exercise.

With all athletes cleared and in top form, the team now shifts focus to the big stage—determined, disciplined, and hungry to defend their title. Weka mawe!

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has flagged off Makueni’s contingent of players to the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games set to take place in Laikipia County.

The team will depart for Nyahururu tomorrow (Saturday) for the week-long tournament that brings together youth aged 18–23 from all 47 counties to showcase their talent and compete for top honors.

Governor Mutula expressed confidence in the team’s readiness, noting that Makueni is well-prepared to defend its strong performance from previous editions. He highlighted that the squads were competitively selected from the recently concluded Ligi Mashinani and MKJ Supa Cup tournaments.

Makueni heads into the competition as defending champions in women’s football and men’s basketball, and runners-up in men’s football, men’s volleyball, and women’s basketball from the 10th edition held in Homa Bay last year.

The Governor attributed this success to robust grassroots sports management, strategic ward-level funding, and a rigorous talent scouting process involving national club scouts

Makueni County has made a significant stride towards defending its Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games title after successfully conducting talent scouting during the MKJ Supa Cup County Finals.

The MKJ Supa Cup served as a platform to select all-star teams in football, volleyball, handball, and basketball that will represent the county at the 11th edition of KYISA, scheduled to take place in Laikipia from 10th to 19th April 2026.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., who graced the closing ceremony of this year’s MKJ Supa Cup, said his administration continues to invest in sports infrastructure development to ensure more young people have opportunities to nurture their talents and secure recruitment into elite national clubs.

The MKJ Supa Cup County Finals have kicked off today, showcasing outstanding talent across five disciplines.

The tournament marks the climax of the Ligi Mashinani ward league, where youth aged 18–23 showcase their abilities and earn opportunities for scouting, recruitment, and commercialization of their talent.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili flagged off the event at Makueni Boys High School, reaffirming Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s administration’s commitment to strengthening and growing sports as a pillar of youth inclusion.

The Sub-county finals of the MKJ Supa Cup, Makueni’s premier sporting tournament, have successfully come to a close.

During a closing ceremony of the Mbooni Sub-county finals at Kalawa on Sunday, County Executive Committee Member for Sports Eng. Sebastian Kyoni termed the tourney as highly successful, commending the players, coaches and referees for upholding high levels of discipline and integrity during the campaign.

Kyoni urged teams to intensify preparations ahead of the county finals scheduled for April 1st and 2nd in Wote, emphasizing the importance of integrity in player selection and fair competition.

The MKJ Supa Cup, which features youth aged 23 and below, continues to serve as a vital platform for nurturing talent and offering young players an opportunity to be identified and recruited into higher-level clubs.

Makindu Ward men’s football team (in red kits) in action against Kikumbulyu South at Makindu Railway Grounds on Saturday during the Kibwezi West Sub-county MKJ Supa Cup Finals.

The tournament, which brings together all-star ward teams from the Ligi Mashinani games, provides a platform for young people to showcase their talents. Scouts are on the ground to identify outstanding players for possible trials and transition into Kenya’s elite clubs

Makueni’s premier sports tournament, MKJ Supa Cup, has kicked off at the sub-county level, bringing together all-star ward teams drawn from the recently concluded Ligi Mashinani tournament to battle for a place in the county finals.

The kick-off matches were held in Kilome and Makueni sub-counties, while Mbooni, Kibwezi East, Kibwezi West and Kaiti sub-counties will compete on 21st March 2026.

The tournament, which features football, volleyball, basketball and handball for both men and women teams, provides youth aged under 23 with an opportunity to showcase their talents and leverage possible recruitment opportunities into elite teams both nationally and internationally.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. flagged off the Makueni Sub-county finals at Kathonzweni AIC Grounds on Saturday. Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili and Sports CECM Eng. Sebastian Kyoni graced the Kilome Sub-county finals at Enzai in Mukaa.

Governor Mutula said his administration has incorporated scouts from various national sports federations into the tournament to help identify outstanding talents who can join national clubs and commercialize their sporting abilities.

After the county finals, an all-star team will be selected to represent Makueni at the Kenya Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games scheduled to take place in Laikipia County next month.

Officials from Makueni County led by County Secretary Dr. Justine Kyambi, on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with Sports Kenya to review progress and agree on timelines for the completion of Wote Stadium, a National Government–funded sports infrastructure project.

During a joint site visit, the two teams agreed that the contractor will finalize all pending works by May 2026. The remaining scope includes construction of a retaining wall to prevent soil erosion, stone pitching on both sides of the field, installation of a tartan running track, completion of electrical works including a transformer and floodlights to enable night use, and finalization of the on-site borehole to make it fully operational.

County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, noted that the stadium will be completed to the required national standards as guided by Sports Kenya.

The team also visited two proposed sites for the construction of another stadium following President William Ruto’s directive.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing sports across the county, pledging continued investment in the construction and improvement of sporting facilities.

The governor was speaking at the Kitundu Sports Grounds after witnessing a series of thrilling competitions during this year’s annual Kithungo–Kitundu Sports Festival. He described Makueni County as a hotbed of talent, noting that nurturing and developing sports skills among the youth is key to empowering them and driving the county’s social and economic growth.

Governor Mutula praised the high level of competition on display, saying sports play a critical role in promoting discipline, unity, and healthy lifestyles among young people.

The festival brought together teams competing in athletics, football, basketball, and badminton, with both men’s and women’s teams taking part.

Winning teams and outstanding individuals were awarded sports merchandise, including uniforms and sports gear, while overall winners received cash prizes.