KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY SHINES AT THE KUSF CENTRAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE 1A GAMES
Kirinyaga University participated in the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Central Conference League 1A Games held at Chuka University from 26th to 27th September 2026, showcasing the talent, determination and competitive spirit of its student-athletes.
The University fielded teams in eight sporting categories: Men's Netball, Men's and Women's Taekwondo, Baseball 5, Women's Darts, Women's Badminton, Women's Basketball and Women's Pool. The teams delivered commendable performances, with notable achievements including gold, silver and bronze medal finishes, as well as qualification for the national competitions.
The Women's Pool Team delivered an impressive performance, finishing second overall out of nine teams. The team progressed to the final, where it narrowly lost, but secured qualification for the national competitions. Its performance demonstrated resilience, determination and significant progress throughout the tournament.
In Baseball 5, the University team secured an impressive third-place finish out of seven teams, further highlighting KyU's growing competitiveness across different sporting disciplines.
The Men's Taekwondo Team also secured a podium finish, placing third overall out of eight teams. The Women's Taekwondo Team finished sixth out of eight teams, gaining valuable competitive experience.
One of the highlights of the tournament was the outstanding performance of Stephen Gindo, who won a gold medal in Taekwondo and qualified for the national competitions. His achievement reflects his commitment, consistency and dedication to training, bringing pride to Kirinyaga University.
The Men's Netball Team delivered an exceptional performance, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition and winning all its matches. The team currently occupies first position out of nine teams, demonstrating significant improvement compared to the previous season. This strong performance places the team in a promising position as it continues its campaign in the competition.
The University's other teams also gained valuable competitive exposure and experience during the games.
- Women's Badminton: Reached the quarter-finals but did not progress to the subsequent stages.
- Women's Darts: Finished seventh overall out of eight teams.
- Women's Basketball: Competed in the group stage but did not advance to the next round.
These performances provided opportunities for the student athletes to test their abilities, strengthen teamwork and identify areas for improvement ahead of future competitions.
On behalf of the Kirinyaga University fraternity, the Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs (ARSA) congratulate all the participating teams and athletes for their commendable performances at the KUSF Central Conference League 1A Games.
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY TEAMS IMPRESS AT KUSF CENTRAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE 1C GAMES HELD ON 10TH OCT – 11TH OCT 2026.
Kirinyaga University participated in the KUSF Central Conference League 1C Games held at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology from 10th - 11th October 2026.
The University was represented in three sporting disciplines: Women's Volleyball, Men's Rugby and Women's Netball. The teams showcased commendable determination, teamwork and competitive spirit, with Women's Volleyball and Women's Netball advancing to the quarter-finals.
Women's Volleyball Team Advances to Quarter-Finals
The Kirinyaga University Women's Volleyball Team delivered a strong performance, finishing second in Pool B after winning two matches and losing one. The impressive performance earned the team a place in the quarter-finals, demonstrating the players' commitment, resilience and competitive spirit.
Women's Netball Team Qualifies for Quarter-Finals
The Women's Netball Team also put up an encouraging performance, finishing third in Pool B. The team recorded two wins, one draw and one loss, securing qualification for the quarter-finals.
The team's performance reflected commendable teamwork, determination and continued growth in the sport.
Men's Rugby Team Gains Competitive Experience
The Men's Rugby Team competed in Pool A, displaying commitment and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Although the team did not advance to the knockout stages, the competition provided valuable exposure and experience that will contribute to its development and future performances.
On behalf of the Kirinyaga University fraternity, the Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs (ARSA) congratulate all the participating teams and athletes for their commendable performances and for representing the University with pride.
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY RECORDS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE AT KUSF CENTRAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE 1B GAMES HELD AT MERU UNIVERSITY FROM 3RD - 4TH OCTOBER 2026
Kirinyaga University participated in the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Central Conference League 1B Games held at Meru University from 3rd - 4th October 2026, showcasing the University's growing sporting talent and competitive spirit.
The University was represented in five sporting disciplines: Men's Rollball, Men's Tennis, Men's Woodball, Men's Badminton and Men's Darts.
The teams registered commendable performances, with notable achievements in Badminton and Woodball, while the Men's Tennis Team maintained a strong position in the group stage.
Outstanding Performance in Badminton
The Men's Badminton Team delivered an exceptional performance, finishing second overall out of ten teams. This marks a significant improvement from the previous season, when the team finished fourth.
The achievement reflects the players' dedication, hard work and continued commitment to improving their performance in the competition.
Woodball Team Secures Third Position
The Men's Woodball Team secured an impressive third-place finish, marking another positive milestone for the University.
The team has continued to demonstrate steady growth and improvement in this emerging sporting discipline, reflecting its determination to establish itself as a competitive force.
Other Team Performances
The University's other teams also demonstrated commitment and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
- Men's Rollball: Finished fifth overall out of seven participating teams.
- Men's Tennis: Currently leads its group in the group stage and is well positioned to finish top of the group and qualify for the quarter-finals.
- Darts: Finished eighth overall out of nine participating teams.
The performances provided valuable competitive exposure and opportunities for the athletes to gain experience, strengthen their skills and prepare for future sporting engagements.
On behalf of the Kirinyaga University fraternity, the Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs (ARSA) congratulate all the participating teams and athletes for their commendable performances at the KUSF Central Conference League 1B Games.
