David Juma

David Juma

14 Articles

  • Coach Ibs warns Thunder against opponents' youth and athleticism

    Coach Ibs warns Thunder against opponents' youth and athleticism

    He warned that their opponents' speed and energy could pose a challenge, referencing their sluggish start against Strathmore in a previous game.

  • Lack of local tourneys hurting pro golfers prospects, decries Kubwa

    Lack of local tourneys hurting pro golfers prospects, decries Kubwa

    Speaking during the Magical Kenya Open launch at the Muthaiga Golf Club, their representative, Jeff Kubwa, cried foul on the lack of sponsorship deals to help the golfers prepare adequately for global tournaments.The tournament received a massive shot in the arm yesterday after ABSA Bank commit...

  • Boost as Absa pumps in Sh60 million towards Magical Kenya Open

    Boost as Absa pumps in Sh60 million towards Magical Kenya Open

    The Monday mid-morning launch is expected to give the 18-hole course a major boost in its efforts to strengthen as a global tour destination since its addition to the global tours in 2019.Sports principal secretary Engineer Peter Tum lauded the banker`s commitment to promoting sports and e...

  • Moment of truth as Lionesses take hosts Egypt in AfroBasket qualifiers

    Moment of truth as Lionesses take hosts Egypt in AfroBasket qualifiers

    "We’ll watch them, and we know this is their home court but we`re of course ready for any challenge, but I respect them as a team, as competitors, but let`s see what happens," said Mayienga.

  • Kenya off to a slow start in FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers

    Kenya off to a slow start in FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers

    The Lioness has been pooled alongside host Egypt, Uganda, Burundi, and South Sudan in a win-or-go-home dogfight to punch a one-way ticket to the continental showdown in Ivory Coast.The George Mayienga-led outfit rued missed chances and defensive indiscipline as they found themselves down double digi...

  • Kenya extend poor run at FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers

    Kenya extend poor run at FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers

    On a three-game winning streak against the Bright Starlets, the Kenyans aimed to win their second game of the group phase after falling to neighbors Uganda 24 hours earlier. George Mayienga's team began on a high note, making their presence felt in the first quar...

  • Thunder boss Ibs impressed by team's aggression

    Thunder boss Ibs impressed by team's aggression

    The Thunder returned to their home grounds at the Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium for the first time this season, where they welcomed Strathmore University`s Blades on Friday, winning 88-48, before administering an 80-49 blowout win over Stanbic Bank, in the late Saturday evening tip-off...

  • USIU Tigers outlast NBK Phoenix in thrilling basketball league clash

    USIU Tigers outlast NBK Phoenix in thrilling basketball league clash

    The clash was highly engaging as both teams looked to have equaled each other's might as the Tigers took a three-point lead with the first quarter ending 20-17.

  • GSU down Prison in nail biting clash

    GSU down Prison in nail biting clash

    The famed Idara derby was a thriller as each team looked to be just as good as the other. 

  • GBV a threat to performance, decries Tergat as NOC-K Gender Conference kicks off

    GBV a threat to performance, decries Tergat as NOC-K Gender Conference kicks off

    Tergat hailed the growth in the number of women who had represented the country dating back to the famed 23rd Olympic Games held in Atlanta in 1996 when he first debuted in the competition and has seen the rise from a mere 34 percent to the now 50-50 parity achieved in the recent Pari...