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John Okoth

Also known as: Dr John Okoth · Dr Okoth

2026-05-222026-10-12

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … John Okoth subsequently powered his way over the try line, adding another score to put Shujaa firmly in control at 24-0. …

    Shujaa crush Morans to retain Safari Sevens crown in all-Kenyan final
  3. The Standard

    … After another rare 0-0 half-time play, Rayvon Ambale, Victor Mola, Festus Shiasi and John Okoth scored for Shujaa, who won a sixth straight title.Shujaa got off the match on the wrong foot after Samuel Asati was sent to the sin bin in the opening minute of the final following a h …

    Shujaa crowned Safari Sevens champions in rare all-Kenyan affair finale
  4. The Standard

    … Nyagah said, “I’ll try and do better in subsequent international assignments while hoping to become a karate coach someday.” Kimani said he’s determined to have more karatekas produced at the school.On his part, John Okoth, who is the Japanese Karate Association (JKA) Africa Unde …

    Karatekas dream of ruling world champions
  5. The Standard

    … Co-captain George Ooro will lead the defending champions alongside Samuel Asati, with John Okoth, Gabriel Ayimba and Brian Mutua providing valuable experience to a side determined to maintain its strong record at home.Elvis Olukusi is among the new faces in the Shujaa squad after …

    New stars Owino, Ambale ready to shine for Shujaa at Safari Sevens
  6. August 2026
  7. The Standard

    … John Okoth burst through the Kabras defence on the left wing to score the opening try. …

    Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … John Okoth crossed for his first try of the Bordeaux leg before David Nyanginge added another as Kenya stretched their lead. …

    USA comeback sinks Kenya Shujaa's Division One dream
  10. The Standard

    … It was by Dr John Okoth, who holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, a former DMI beneficiary, who shared his emotional journey detailing his struggles with diabetes while in boarding school, a battle he overcame with DMI's unwavering backing."Without the structural and emotion …

    Good vibes spur Maluki to victory at Vet Lab
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Kenya started brightly against France and nearly opened the scoring when John Okoth chased down a well-weighted kick, only to overrun the ball as it rolled into touch just inches from the try line. …

    Shujaa head to Bordeaux with Division One status on the line
  13. Citizen Digital

    … The rest of the core group remains intact, with co-captain George Ooro and Samuel Asati retained, alongside Kevin Wekesa, Dennis Abukuse, John Okoth, Vincent Onyala, Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Safari, David Nyangige, and Brian Tanga. …

    Mola set for debut as Shujaa name squad for Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s
  14. The Standard

    … Samuel Asati, Kevin Wekesa, Dennis Abukuse, John Okoth, Vincent Onyala, Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Safari, David Nyangige and Brian Tanga have all retained their places in the squad.“We’re going to man up and give everything for the badge,” said Ooro. …

    Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legs

Yesterday

  1. Shujaa retain Safari Sevens title with victory over Morans

    Shujaa successfully defended their Safari Sevens title with a 24-5 victory over Kenya Morans in an all-Kenyan final at Nyayo National Stadium. After a stalemate first half, Shujaa dominated the second half, scoring four tries to secure the tournament win.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Shujaa win sixth straight Safari Sevens rugby title

    Shujaa defeated Morans 24-5 in the 2026 Safari Sevens final at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, claiming their sixth consecutive title in a rare all-Kenyan final.

    11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Kenyan karatekas target world championships after Mauritius medals

    Kenyan karatekas who competed at the Indo-Pacific World Karate Championships in Port Louis, Mauritius, including Joe Adrian, Peter Nyagah, John Omondi, and Emmanuel Wanjohi, are preparing for the World Karate Championships after gaining experience from their recent event. Kenya finished second in Africa with 23 medals at the Mauritius championships.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Kenya Sevens announces squad with new talent for Safari Sevens

    Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has named Shujaa's squad for the Safari Sevens at Nyayo Stadium this weekend, combining experienced players like co-captain George Ooro with new talent including Elvis Olukusi, Glacious Owino, and Rayvon Olindi, as the defending champions seek a fifth consecutive title.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

  1. Kabras Sugar win Dala 7s title, defeat Menengai Oilers

    Kabras Sugar RFC won the Dala 7s rugby championship with a 19-5 victory over Menengai Oilers in the final at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on Sunday. The win marked Kabras' first title of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and their reclamation of the Dala 7s title last won in 2024.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. USA beats Fiji, denies Kenya Shujaa promotion to Division One

    Kenya Shujaa's hopes of securing promotion to Division One of the HSBC SVNS came to an end after the USA staged a second-half comeback to beat Fiji 17-14 in Bordeaux, despite Kenya defeating Uruguay 26-7 in the 11th-place playoff earlier that day.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Charles Maluki wins Kenya Diabetes charity golf tournament

    Charles Maluki won the 25th Kenya Diabetes Management Institute charity golf day at Vet Lab Sports Club, scoring 38 stableford points to beat Ronnie Maina on countback. The tournament drew 158 golfers to raise funds for diabetes awareness and treatment, with DMI reporting that over 10 million people with diabetes have received support through their 65 diabetes hubs across 47 counties.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Kenya Sevens head to Bordeaux with Division One status threatened

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in Bordeaux next week with their SVNS Division One status at stake as the 2026 season concludes. Shujaa currently sit eighth in the overall standings with 14 points, level with France after losing 14-5 in the seventh-place playoff at the Valladolid Sevens.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. Victor Mola earns first Shujaa call-up for Spain and France legs

    Head coach Kevin Wambua has named National 7s Circuit standout Victor Odhiambo Mola to the Shujaa squad for the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid (29–31 May) and Bordeaux (5–7 June). Chrissant Ojwang also returns from injury, replacing Gabriel Ayimba who has school commitments.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Shujaa name squad for World SVNS legs in Europe

    Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua named the squad for World SVNS Championship legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with National Sevens Circuit star Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior national team call-up. The squad also welcomes back Chrissant Onjwang and Patrick Odongo.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard →

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