Magereza Darts Club captain Francis Mulonzi emerged champion in the recently concluded national darts tournament that was held at The Place Gardens in Runyenjes, Embu County. In the women’s category, Millicent Wangui from Jacaranda Dance Club took home the trophy after defeating Ord Selina Sakawa.
Speaking after the win, Mulonzi described the competition as challenging, as he faced off against legends in the sport including Moses Muriuki, alias Mandume, who finished in second place. Despite the tough competition, Mulonzi’s preparation and determination helped him secure the top position.
He emphasized the need for peace in the sport and urged fans to remain neutral in their activities. Mulonzi also called on the government to support dart games, similar to other sports, to encourage wider participation. “I’m calling upon the government to balance their support and ensure all the sports are well funded. They should not embrace particular sports and ignore others.”
He highlighted the financial burden on players, who had to cover their own logistics expenses, and appealed for support from well-wishers and facilitators. On her side, Wangui credited her victory to her extensive practice and noted the lack of female participants in the sport. She advocated for each club to have at least five women to foster more competition. She added that Nakuru has started a franchise to increase competition and expand the sport to new areas and continents. The star also dismissed the stereotype that darts is only for drunkards, expressing confidence that the sport could be more lucrative than football or other games.
Kenya Darts Organizing Secretary Samuel Kuria acknowledged the shortage of sponsors but expressed optimism about the sport’s potential. He appreciated the growing popularity of darts, as evidenced by the increased turnout of fans and crowds compared to previous events.
At Sports Monthly, we don’t advocate the consumption of alcohol and wonder why is the game of Darts only played in Bars and night clubs?