Mr. Tom Amwanzo
Sports Officer
Introduction
Games and Sports Office is under student affairs department. The sports offices are found opposite procurement department under the pavilion. The aim of this department is to provide for learners, students and staff needs for games, health and recreation. Games provided by Kibabii University are: soccer, netball, volleyball, basketball, hockey, handball, table tennis, lawn tennis, softball, darts, badminton, swimming both for recreation and competition. Other recreational facilities include: aerobics and fitness hiking, back backing and mountaineering athletics.
The university is a member of the Kenya university sports association, which is affiliated to FISU and international universities sports associations. The western conference is referred to as WEKUSA. Its’ made of seven universities namely Kibabii, Maseno, JOUST, Kabianga, Kisii, Rongo and Masinde Muliro.
The university also participates in women KUSA games which is a national event for women sports only. The university also competes in east African university games, world university games.
Performance Objectives
- To ensure efficient provision of recreational and competitive sports programs to students and staff
- To prepare and train sports and games teams for inter-university competitions
- To organize intra-mural competitions among students and community
- Ensure that there are adequate facilities for both recreational and competitive sports
- Ensure efficient maintenance of facilities and good storage of sports items
- To source for adequate sports equipment for use by both students and staff
- Carry out research on sports related problems
- Seek for linkages/networks in sports
- Provide sports to learners with special needs
The students are strongly advised to appreciate the policy of the University College that encourages all students to come with their own training and practice kit and appropriate playing equipment for games and sports of their choice. For example, students who intend to participate in any of the following category of games and sports should bring their own playing kit as follows:
- Soccer/football/rugby – Uniforms and boots
- Basketball/volleyball/handball/netball – Uniforms and footwear
- Hockey – Uniforms, footwear and hockey stick
- Tennis/badminton/table tennis – Uniforms rackets or bats and footwear
- Athletics/swimming – Track suits/swimming costumes
- Karate/Tae-kwon-do – Ghee suits
The University has an “official competition kit” which will be provided ONLY during Competitions. Other basic items for training such as balls will be provided for training and practice of the respective teams.
KIBU Receives a Donation of Taekwondo Equipment
Kenya Taekwondo Federation delivered a donation of Taekwondo equipment to Kibabii University on Monday 6th September, 2021. The donation was presented to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo by the Taekwondo Federation President Major (Rtd) Suleiman Sumba in an event that also acted as a homecoming for Faith Ogallo after her Tokyo Olympic stint.
“We highly appreciate Kibabii University for your contribution in the progress of taekwondo in Kenya. Your performance in regional competitions continues to please us as a Federation and we pledge our total support,” Maj. Suleiman said.
The donation included an assortment of protective equipment which include; One pair of Hogo (body protector), two pairs of back kick targets, fourteen flip targets, two pairs of sheen guards, four pieces of head gears (head protectors), and two pairs of arm guards.The Vice Chancellor expressed his gratitude to the Federation for the support as he also lauded Faith Ogallo for placing the University at a strategic position that was now attracting partners of goodwill.
“Taekwondo is one of the most popular sports disciplines in this University. We are confident the new equipment will have a positive impact on the performance of our young athletes and we promise to produce the best for this country going forward,” said the Vice Chancellor.
The event was also attended by The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Students Affairs) Prof. Julius Maiyo, other University Officers and the University Taekwondo team.
Gallery
Resilient Soccer Men Finish 4th at the National Universities Championship
Kibabii University Soccer men lost 1-0 to Chuka University at the third-place playoffs in the Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) National Championship played at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) between 13th and 15th August 2021.
KIBU was participating at the top-level Tournament for the first time, having qualified as the Western Universities (WEKUSA) champions after beating Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in 2019.
At the group stages, KIBU beat Cooperative University 1-0 before going down to the hosts (JKUAT) 2-0 in the arguably most electric match of the pool.
At the quarter finals, KIBU met Cooperative University for the second time in the weekend beating them through penalty shootouts to secure a place at the semifinals. At semis, Kenyatta University dimmed KIBU’s buoyant dream by 1-0.
Road to Semis
KIBU 1-0 Cooperative University
JKUAT 2-0 KIBU
KIBU 5-4 Cooperative University
Kenyatta University 1-0 KIBU
Chuka 1-0 University
Gallery
Kibabii University 3rd Year Student Qualifies for the Olympics
Kibabii University is celebrating the victory of their 3rd year student Faith Ogallo. Faith Ogallo has made Kenya proud in just concluded Olympic qualifiers in Rabat, Morocco.
The 12th all African Games silver medalist and Dubai G2 bronze medalist Faith Ogallo has earned Kenya Taekwondo a slot at the Olympics by defeating her opponent from Chad 27 – 21. Ogallo officially qualifies for the Olympics in Tokyo Japan and will represent Kenya in the middle/heavyweight category at the games which will run from July 24th to August 2nd, 2020.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo blessed Faith and her colleagues during Kibabii University’s Sportsmen and women of the Year Awards where she was awarded with the International Recognition Award at the ceremony.
Kibabii University appreciates the contributors of Ogallo’s success and especially Kenya Taekwondo Federation that gave her the opportunity to showcase her prowess.
The Prof. Odeo has named Ogallo Faith and Lingokal Mushon Benson as KIBU’s sports ambassadors and the University will brand them as their heroes.
The University is committed towards developing talent amongst the students, through Students Affairs Department.
Faith Ogalo Wins a Bronze Medal at World Taekwondo G2 Championships
Faith Ogalo 3rd year Social Work student at Kibabii University is a pride of many Kenyans on 6th February, 2020 after winning a bronze medal in the just-concluded World Taekwondo G2 open championship (Fujairah) in Dubai.
Miss. Ogalo who will be heading to Morocco on 18th February, 2020 with her team for the Olympics last qualifiers games brought home a bronze medal after hotly contested matches with world number two Abdelelazim Yaraa Shraf of UAE and World number one Kus Nafia of Turkey who later took the title in their category.
Other taekwondo members who represented the country at the World Championships are:
Innocent Wafula. Kibabii University
Everlyn Aluoch Kibabii University Alumnus
Sharon Wakoli University of Nairobi
Lemiso Edwin Kenya Defense Forces
Newton Maliro Kenya Defense Forces
The six (6) athletes are under the umbrella of a talent academy in Nairobi. The team is also preparing for the 10th All African University Games which will be held at Kenyatta University in July,2020.
The Kibabii University Taekwondo team is the defending champion of both the East African University games and the All African University Games.
Benson Mushon Wins KUSA Cross Country Race
Benson Mushon student at Kibabii University emerged the winner in the KUSA Cross Country race which was held at Egerton University. Mr. Mushon will be heading to Lambert Morocco in March, 2020 for the 10th World University cross country games. Mushon is also the all African University Games Silver medalist.
Kibabii University Shone at KUSA Games Championships
Kibabii University made history by challenging MMUST and other Universities in soccer and became the kings of Kenya University Sports Association Western Conference (KUSA) championships in the recently concluded soccer league that took place on 18th -19th January, 2020 at JOOUST.
KIBU is preparing for All Africa University Games which will be held in Kenyatta University, July 2020.
Kibabii University Student Shine at the Africa Universities Cross Country Championships
Kibabii University student was among those selected to represent Kenya at the Africa Universities Cross Country Championships at Marrakech, Morocco on November 9th -11th , 2019. Mr. Benson Moshon Ling`okal was selected after he won the men’s 10km event during the Kenya Universities Cross Country Championships held at Egerton University. Mr. Ling`okal was awarded silver medal at the Africa Universities Cross Country Championships.
Kibabii University Taekwondo Students Won Silver and Bronze Medals in all African Games
Kibabii University Taekwondo Students, Faith Ogallo and Everly Aluoch who are part of the National Team representing Kenya in all the African Games being held in Rabat Morocco won Silver and Bronze medals respectively. Congratulations
Kibabii University Taekwondo Students representing Kenya in all the African Game
Kibabii University Taekwondo Students are part of the National Team representing Kenya in all the African Games being held in Rabat Morocco. The eight (8) athletes are among ten (10) University students in the National Team.
From left Faith Ogallo second year, Evalyn Aluoch graduated, Japheth Oduor graduated, Eliakim Otieno (Coach), Elizabeth Njogu second year , Edina Sichangi third year, Collins Khaemba graduated, Stephen Odhiambo first year and Innocent Wafula third year
Kibabii University Taekwondo Ladies Team in a Training Camp in Egypt
Kibabii University Taekwondo ladies team in a training camp in Egypt. The team is preparing for all African Games that will take place in Morocco (August-September, 2019)
Kibabii University Taekwondo Athletes at Fayoum University
Kibabii University Taekwondo Athletes at Fayoum University, Fayoum City. The delegation was received by the Vice Chancellor Fayoum University, later they payed a visit to governor of Fayoum City and the General Fouly of Egypt Forces
Kibabii University is Hosting Kenya National Taekwondo Training Camp
Kibabii University is hosting Kenya National Taekwondo training camp. The team is preparing for all African Games that will take place in Morocco (August-September, 2019) and World Olympic Games in Tokyo-Japan in 2020. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo officially opened the camp on 28th June, 2019. In attendance was the Vice President World Taekwondo Africa, President Kenya Taekwondo Federation, Major (Rtd) Suleiman Sumba.
The team is being trained on
- Fitness test (cardiovascular endurance test and muscle endurance test)
- Flexibility tests
- Human anatomy
- Motor stills development
- Stretches
- Circuit training
- Aqua taekwondo among other skills
The training camp will end on 6th July, 2019
KIBU Staff vs. Students Basketball Game
Kibabii University students challenged University staff to an outstanding basketball game on Friday 1st March, 2019 at the basketball court. The game started at 5:30 pm. Students displayed their skills by humbling staff 81-57 baskets. The game was entertaining and intense
Kibabii University at the East Africa University Games 2018
Kibabii University participated in the East Africa University Games which kicked off on December 17th to 22nd at Dodoma University, Tanzania. The University was represented in 3 game disciplines: Athletics, Karate and Taekwondo
Taekwondo Team Preparation for East African Games
Kibabii University Taekwondo Team in Kigali in preparation for East African games to be held in December 2018 (Dodoma)
Hockey Team Preparation for WEKUSA Games
Kibabii University Hockey Club (Blak Rhinos) training for the upcoming WEKUSA tournament that will be held on 26th -28th October in Rongo University
Hockey Team Preparation for WEKUSA Games Gallery
Kibabii University Hockey Club in WEKUSA Tournament
Kibabii University Hockey Club (Blak Rhino) in WEKUSA tournament at Rongo University on 11th February, 2018 where they emerged as runners up and qualified for the KUSA Nationals that was held in Taita Taveta University
Malanda’s Rugby 10 Aside Tournament
Kibabii University Rugby Club won the Malanda’s Rugby 10 aside tournament 40-7 against Sang’alo Technical Institute Rugby club held on 3rd February 2018 at Kibabii High School grounds.
Kibabii University 1st Edition Professor’s Tournament
Kibabii University held its 1st Edition of Professor’s Tournament on 20th – 21st January 2018. The tournament was attended by Kibabii University,Sangalo Unity ,Namwela, Kibabii Boys, Young Alters, Blue Waves, Wadadia, St.Maurice, St Patrick Kimukung’i and Mumias Muslim teams. Participating teams were represented in the following disciplines: Soccer M/W, Basketball M/W, Scrabble M/W, Chess M/W, Volleyball M/W and Handball M/W. These games were played at Kibabii University grounds, St. Mary’s Kibabii Boys grounds, and Kibabii Primary grounds.
Results:
Soccer men
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Team
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Position
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Sangalo
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1
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Kibabii Boys
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2
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Young Alters
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3
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Unity
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4
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Blue Waves
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5
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Namuela Sec
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6
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Soccer Women
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Team
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Position
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Wadadia
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1
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St. Maurice Secondary
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2
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Sanga’lo Institute
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3
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KIBU
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4
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St Patricks Kimukungi’ Girls
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5
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Mumias Mislim Girls
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6
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Basketball Women
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Team
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Position
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Kibabii A
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1
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Kibabii B
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2
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Basketball Men
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Team
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Position
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Bungoma Stars
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1
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Kibabii B
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2
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Namuela
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3
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Kibabii
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4
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Men Handball
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Team
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Position
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Kibabii Tigers
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1
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Kibabii Lions
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2
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Bungoma Handball Club
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3
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Namuela Boys
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4
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Volleyball Ladies
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TEAM
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Position
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Kibabii Ladies
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1
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Sang’alo Technical Ladies
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2
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St. Patricks Girls
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3
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Volleyball Men
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TEAM
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Position
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Kibabii Men
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1
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Bokoli
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2
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Namwela
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3
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The 6th Edition KUSA 2017 Games
Kibabii University Taekwondo team was position one in Taekwondo Games ( position 1 men and position 1 women) and position 4 overall out of 26 Universities in the 6th Edition Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA) Games that were held in Dedan Kimathi University on 15th – 22nd December 2017. Kibabii University was awarded 9 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals and 5 Bronze Medals.
Unveiling Kibabii University Games
Kibabii University Games and Sports Section was proud to host the Unveiling of Kibabii University League which was composed of 11 Soccer teams, Malanda7s Rugby Inter Year Competitions and Prof. Wabwoba Volleyball Cup Inter Year Competitions. Games were officially launched by DVC (Academics and Students Affairs) Prof S. Shibairo and was attended by Dean School of Computing & Informatics Prof. Wabwoba and DDOS Ms. Malanda.
Objectives of the competition were:
- To increase the number of students participating in games, sports and recreation sports activities during weekend and public holidays
- To provide entertainments to non participant students during weekend and public holidays
- To enhance cohesion among the students through sports
- To provide opportunities for students to exercise leadership skills and organisations through sports
Unveiling Kibabii University Games Gallery
Kibabii University Rugby Club Joins Kenya Rugby Union National League
Congratulations to Kibabii University Rugby Club for receiving a recognition and being enlisted to participate in the Western Conference National League by the Kenya Rugby Union
Hockey Team Build-Up Match
Kibabii University Hockey club (Blak Rhinos) invited Kibabii High and Kamusinga High Schools for a friendly match at Kibabii Diploma Grounds on 24th September, 2017. It was a build-up match towards WEKUSA tournament.
4th Edition Prof. Ipara Open Cup International Taekwondo Championship
4th Edition Prof. Ipara Open Cup International Taekwondo championship held at Kibabii University ended on 23rd July 2017. The championship was attended by 4 countries and 15 clubs. Amongst the countries were Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and DCR Congo. Amongst the clubs were Migori, Homabay, Kisumu,Hi Jung Ho, Muhoroni, Kitale, Bunguma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kibabii University.
Overall winner Rwanda, Position 2 Kibabii University, Position 3 Uganda, Position 4 DCR Congo, Position 5 Kisumu, Position 6 Technical University of Nairobi, Position 7 Hi Jung Ho
Kibabii University Host WASCO Games
Kibabii University host Water Companies Sports Organisation (WASCO) 8th Edition Games
Hockey Team During Practice
Kibabii University hockey team during practice
Staff Fitness Team
Kibabii University staff fitness team being flagged off by Ag. VC, Ag. DVC ASA and DVC PPPRI leaving to Kigali Rwanda for recreational exercise and exchange programme on 28th July, 2016
Victoria Open Migori County
VICTORIA OPEN Migori County- Mihuru Bay
Men Position 1
Ladies Position 1
Overall Position 1
Korea Ambassadors Cup Kigali Rwanda
KOREA Ambassadors Cup Kigali Rwanda 27th – 28th August 2015
Total Participant 30
Staffs fitness club 5
Student 7
Junior Team 12
Non student non staff 6
Ladies Position 3
Men position 3
Junior Boys Position 1
Overall Position 3
Malanda 7s
Malanda 7s
Hockey Team
Hockey team position 3 in KUSA play offs
Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness
Women Rugby
Women Rugby
Competition
Competition
