This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
Kenya Lionesses star Janet Okello has been crowned the Magharibi Athlete of the Year at the 2019 Magharibi Michezo Awards gala in Bungoma on December 23, 2019.
Okello, who plays her club rugby for Stanbic Mwamba, has been an integral part of the Lionesses and played a key part in the team’s qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
She was also crowned the 2019 Magharibi Women’s Rugby Player of The Year, making it a double win for the talented athlete.
Other winners at the awards included Vihiga Queens prodigy Jentrix Shikangwa, who took home the Most Promising Player Award and was crowned the Women’s Footballer of The Year.
Former Harambee Stars striker Allan Wanga won the Men’s Footballer of The Year Award, while Eleanor Chebet was crowned the Women’s Hockey Player of The Year.
Menengai Oilers’ centre Austine Sikutwa was named the Men’s Rugby Player of The Year, and Ulinzi captain John Washika and KPA’s Hilda Indasi were feted as the men and women basketball players of the year respectively.
