Mount Kenya University woodball players were selected to represent Kenya at the Woodball World Cup, which was held in Malaysia from 24th to 30th July 2026.
The university contributed 10 of the 15 players in the national team, reaffirming its position as one of Kenya’s leading universities in sports excellence.
Woodball remained one of MKU’s most successful sporting disciplines. This achievement was made possible through the university management’s continued investment in quality training equipment, unwavering support for the team, and the players’ dedication, discipline, and resilience in training.
Speaking before the tournament, Mr. William Luta, the University’s Sports, Film and Creative Arts Coordinator, noted that the national squad was composed of talented young athletes, the majority of whom were drawn from universities across the country. He expressed confidence that the team was well-prepared to compete at the highest level and represent Kenya with distinction.
The MKU Woodball Team Captain, Hydan Muasya, who was among the players selected for Team Kenya, expressed excitement about the opportunity to represent both the university and the nation.
“We were honoured to represent Kenya at the Woodball World Cup. We had prepared well, and our goal was to bring home medals and make both our country and Mount Kenya University proud,” she said.
The Kenyan delegation departed on 22nd July 2026 for Malaysia ahead of the championship.
Mount Kenya University continues to nature students talent in co-curricular activities.