This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
Kenya Lionesses Star Okello Named Magharibi Athlete of the Year ¶
Kenya Lionesses star Janet Okello was crowned Athlete of the Year at the 2019 Magharibi Michezo Awards gala in Bungoma on Monday, 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 one of several winners at the awards, which recognized outstanding achievements in various sports.
Other winners included Vihiga Queens prodigy Jentrix Shikangwa, who scored a double in Harambee Starlets' 2-0 victory over Tanzania in last month's Cecafa Women's Challenge Cup final, and Allan Wanga, who won the Men's Footballer of The Year Award.
Blazers youngster Eleanor Chebet crowned a memorable debut season when she took home the Women's Hockey Player of The Year, while Austine Sikutwa lifted the Men's Rugby Player of The Year.
Ulinzi captain John Washika and KPA's Hilda Indasi were feted as the men and women basketball players of the year respectively.
