Mount Kenya sevens received much hype days before it took
down here at KUCT’s Dedans Park and as such a blasting event was expected out
of it and for sure it didn’t disappoint. Rumours had it that the event would be
streamed on youtube by the Google team but do I say. This was the first edition
of the annual Mount Kenya sevens that brought together teams from five
institutions including the host Kamathi University, Kenya Polytechnic, Catholic
University, M.K.U and Nyeri technical. These institutions formed eight teams
with the host having a larger share of teams, three of them; Dedans, Marshalls
and KUCT select, as the rest formed the other five. The two day event kicked
off on Saturday as from midday with a slow start as a result of lateness of some
teams but the event picked up as the teams battled for the four cups; the main
cup, shield, plate and bowl, starting out in the pools. The fan base was
amazing notable guys being Mirii Karanja and the Andalas, a trio of three sisters
Terry, Patricia and another of their sister.
Chics clad all colorful and I’m kinda sure guys had an
amazing time appreciating God’s work and for the lucky one contacts exchanged.
Day two marked the finals in various categories. The Marshalls bagged the
shield while bowl and plate were won by Catholic University and Kenya
Polytechnic respectively. The big day was for the monks who won the main cup
presented to them in a colorful ceremony graced by the dean of students. The
most valuable player went to Friday Alube who together with his twin brother
Saturday raised eyebrows for their spectacular performance. The most promising
player was Dedans’ Joseph Babere.
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| Friday Alube (left) and Babz (right) share a moment with Mr. Mirii Karanja |
LONG LIVE Mt KENYA SEVENS
