Injera, Shikhalo and Nabwire feted at Magharibi Michezo Awards

Kenya Sevens star Collins Injera, Bandari goalkeeper Farouk Shikhalo and General Service Unit's Abiud Chirchir were among the big winners at the 6th edition of the Magharibi Michezo Awards at the Bungoma Tourist Hotel on Saturday 22 December 2018.

Injera was feted the region's rugby personality of the decade for his exploits on the global stage with Shujaa, while Prisons Kenya's Mercy Moim scooped the volleyball player of the decade award.

Pioneering female professional footballer Doreen Nabwire received a similar accolade as the football personality of the decade.

"It feels great to be recognized back home after several years in sports. This award will go a long way to inspire many upcoming athletes," Nabwire told The Standard Sports.

Shikhalo walked away with the Footballer of the year award, barely two months after clinching the 2018 SportPesa Premier League goalkeeper of the year gong. The former Tusker and Muhoroni Youth custodian was invaluable to Bandari, inspiring them to a second place finish in the league-their best ever position in the club's history.

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Just like Shikhalo, it was the second accolade for Chirchir in less than a month, after he was named the most valuable player (men) at the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League playoffs. He was instrumental in GSU's back to back title defence.

"I can't explain this feeling. I thank God for everything, my teammates and coach for the support as well as my fans and family. I'm looking forward to another great year next season," said Chirchir.

George Mutiru was named men's hockey player of the year after helping Butali dethrone Police to reclaim the Premier League title while Kenyatta University's Cynthia Waluchio was rewarded in the women's category.

The Simiyu siblings, former Kenya Sevens Head Coach Innocent Simiyu and former Kenya captain Victor Sudi were feted for their outstanding contribution to sport. Simiyu steered Shujaa to their highest ever points tally last season, collecting 104 points for an eighth place finish on the sevens world series.

2018 Magharibi Michezo Awards winners

Winners

Basketball

Men's player of the year - Martin Kitongo KPA

Women's player of the year - Selina Okumu Equity

Football

Farouk Shikhalo -Bandari

Rugby

Player of the Year - George Nyambua (Kabras)

Most Promising Player - Ephraim Oduor - Kabras

Hockey

Men Player of the Year - George Mutiru - Butali

Women player of the year - Cynthia Waluchio Kenyatta University

Volleyball

Player of the Year Men - Abiud Cheruiyot GSU

Player of the Year Women - Joy Lusenaka Prisons

Legends Awards

Rugby Player of the Decade - Collins Injera

Footballer Player of the Decade - Doreen Nabwire

Basketball Player of the Decade - Hildah Indasi

Volleyball Player of the Decade - Mercy Moon

Coach of the Decade - David Lung'aho

Outstanding Contribution To Sport - The Simiyu family