The future of women’s rugby in Kenya

Kenya's Women's fifteens national team lifts the 2011 Elgon Cup

There is an aura of complacency surrounding women’s rugby in Kenya. It is now time to take steps to move it to the next level. Development of women’s rugby in Kenya has to become a matter of national concern. I want to be able to read about the girls’ rugby competition at the national … [Read more...]

The Elliptics gala 2010

Mentalacrobatics and Harvesttone at the Elliptics

The Ministry of Rugby hosted the Elliptics Awards gala on Saturday 20th November, 2010. Despite a two hour delay as guests trickled in, the event, MC-ed by Renee Sewe and Kule Ekirapa, was well attended and well organised. Although KRU Director Edward Rombo was present to accept his award, I had … [Read more...]

The Elliptics: nominees announced

The Ministry of Rugby has released the list of nominees for the The Elliptics Awards gala to be held on Saturday, 20th November, 2010 1. Elliptics MVP of the Year (MALE) Innocent Simiyu Humphrey Kayange Peter Abuoga 2. Elliptics MVP of the Year (FEMALE) Celestine Navalayo Philadelphia … [Read more...]

KRU Gala Versus The Elliptics

The Kenya Rugby Union has announced its annual awards gala to be held on 26th November, 2010. The rugby fanatics’ coordinator, The Ministry of Rugby, has also announced its annual awards dinner, The Elliptics, to be held on 20th November, 2010. Depending on who you talk to, the KRU awards … [Read more...]

Kenya Rugby Union awards: nominees announced.

Kenya Rugby Union has announced the 2010 KRU Awards to be presented at a gala ceremony on Friday 26th November, 2010. The selection and nomination committee is convened by Max Muniafu and includes Bill Githinji, Thomas Odundo, Michael Otieno, Edward Kinyany, Paul Odera, Felix Ochieng, Mitch Ocholla … [Read more...]

Dancing in the streets of Cape Town

We came across this group of traditional dancers entertaining people in the streets of Cape Town just before the Cameroon Netherlands game during the 2010 World Cup. Similar displays have caused an uproar with some people feeling that it is inappropriate for women to dance topless. Others … [Read more...]

Pilgrimage to Cameroon V. Netherlands

We decided to take a walk from the Green Point stadium in Cape Town to the Fun Park a couple of hours before Cameroon was set to meet Netherlands. I figure Mardi Gras must be something like this! Netherlands fans flood the street as they walk to the Green Point stadium in Cape Town ahead of … [Read more...]

Up close and personal with fans at the World Cup

Someone once said, “In Africa, football is not a religion, but it is everything a religion should be.” Every day we wake up to the sound of vuvuzelas in the streets. It is like a clarion call for all football fans to wake up to another day of electrifying games. South Africa has been swept … [Read more...]

Ghanaians cheer the Black Stars

Ghanaians waving flag from nekesa were on Vimeo.Ghanaians support their team at the coca cola fanfest in Cape Town during their match against Germany Ghanaians cheering at the 2010 World Cup. Ghanaian fans drumming and singing at the Cape Town fan park during 2010 World Cup … [Read more...]

Tackling Kenyan rugby

Nairobi is one of the most prominent cities in Africa politically and financially. It is also a major international destination and a prominent social centre. With boundless energy coursing through its veins Nairobi is the epicentre of everything fun and festive in Kenya and subsequently the home of … [Read more...]