Pink Target: Shooting for a cause

Pink Target Ladies pose for a photo when they marked International Womens's Day at Kirigiti Shooting Range. (Caroline Obuya, Standard)

Here are some Pink Target ladies who share their experiences:

Elizabeth Cherono (Civilian shooter)

I am a Sharpshooter who is very passionate about shooting sports. I am also part of the Pink Target women's initiative. When I started shooting, we were only 3 ladies, but now we have grown to over 30 ladies who are shooting really well. We are looking forward to getting Experts and eventually a Master. In performance, I am the reigning lady champion in Pistol-caliber carbines, having triumphed in the IDPA African champs 2021-2023.

Husna Ramadhan (GSU recce company)

I was recruited into the Discipline Forces at the age of 19 years, in 2021. I'm now 21. I am a fairly new shooter, having joined the sport late last year. I am very passionate about it, and so far, I am doing really well. I am happy to be part of the Pink Target movement, and I hope to be a master shooter someday.

Grace Wanjiku (Kenya prisons)

I am a band member with the Kenya prison's band. As a band, we take part in many national occasions. I am an alto voice lady, I play the saxophone, and I am also a sign interpreter. I began shooting competitively in 2021. After 6 months of training, I went to Italy to compete in IDPA championships. Shooting sports are enjoyable. It not only teaches you how you can counter an attack, but it also keeps you fit.

Priscillah Wangui (National Police College Kiganjo)

I work with the National Police College Kiganjo, but I am currently attached to RTC Nairobi. I am attached to shooting sports because for one; It gives you a sense of belonging.

Shooting requires a lot of dedication and discipline. It requires you to be present mentally, as well as physically. Remember we are dealing with live ammunition and we know what will go wrong if we make any mistake.

I have been shooting for the last 4 years in IDPA, IPSC, fulbore and small-bore. But air weapons is where my domain is.

I have worked hard and become a Safety Officer in shooting sports. I'm really grateful to our instructors like Masters' Sammy Onyango, Ibrahim Ndung'u, and Eng. Robert Nyamongo who have really stood with us in the sport.