Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence after emerging as one of the best performing institutions at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League.

In what is described as one of the most competitive editions of the university league in recent years, MKU delivered an impressive performance following seven months of intensive preparations marked by discipline, resilience and unwavering determination.

MKU’s outstanding organisation and sportsmanship was recognised through several prestigious awards, including the best private university, the best host university, most punctual university and the first runners-up overall winning university.

Speaking after the competition Head of Sports, Creative and Performing Arts at MKU and Secretary of the Nairobi North Conference William Luta 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 said.

The other universities also recorded notable performances with Kenyatta University declared overall winners. Third overall was Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), with the most improved institution being Mama Ngina University College.

The most disciplined university team award went to JKUAT while St Paul’s university won the best fair-play award.  

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 showcased its athletic depth by clinching championship titles in 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.

MKU also delivered strong performances with second-place finishes in eight disciplines. 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 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.

MKU Dean of Students Emmanuel Owour expressed immense 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.

According to Luta, the league was not just about victories, but about “the spirit of perseverance and unity that continues to shape the future of university sports.”

• A Tell Media report / By James Wakahiu