Samba Mjomba

nikama ndrama nikama findio.....

[Miss Kawhi👑 @HKuriah]

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[Miss Kawhi👑 @HKuriah]

Knock knock!
Who's there?
Superstar.
Superstar who?
Superstar Madina Mullah Okot.🇰🇪
Don't know her or you just heard her for the first time? Stay with me because we're about to change that.

In the year 2004, a village called Mumias in Kenya welcomed a bouncy baby girl. Madina Okot Mullah.
Before 2020, Okot still didn't know if she could throw a basketball because she was still playing volleyball at Bishop Sulumeti High school. Madina started playing basketball after switching schools from Bishop Sulumeti High school in Kakamega to Kaya Tiwi high school in Ukunda.
Standing 6 feet 6 inches, Madina had to be taught basketball from scratch. From dribbling, to the rules of the game and everything in between. This might be the best decision she has ever made in her life.

The rise of Okot started at the age of 17 where she was among the chosen to represent Kenya's 3×3 U23 team at the Commonwealth games. Her performance in this competition attracted many including Eastern Michigan University. Unfortunately, her visa got delayed and as a result delayed her the chance to play in the United States. However, Okot was recognised by her country and was deservedly named at the Kenyan Sports Personality of the year award as the most promising rising female athlete in the country.

As her Visa got worked out, Madina continued to put in the work at Zetech University for two seasons. She then signed for the Kenya Ports authority(KPA) team where she greatly helped them claim the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League title.
Her basketball journey suffered as another suspension, albeit short-lived, was issued in March 2021 due to a spike in COVID-19-positive cases. She took this as a blessing in disguise where she put in a lot of work behind the scenes as she needed to be able to compete at the highest level because unlike many players, she had started late.

In 2023, her journey continued on an upward trajectory as the same team finished second at the FIBA Africa Women's Basketball team which also was named as the team of the tournament. Have I mentioned that this is the same year where she was the ONLY African player to be included in the Women's Team roster at the Nike Hoop Summit? And did I mention that she was the Most Valuable Player(MVP) at the 3x3 Africa Cup competition, and won the Africa Cup in the same year?

In August 2024, her fifth visa was approved and she finally left Zetech University for Mississippi University in the USA.That year, Okot led Mississippi State to the second round of the NCAA tournament. She later joined the University of Southern Carolina for the 2024-25 season, a team that is a major prospect in producing top WNBA stars and under Coach Dawn Staley.

Today, Madina Okot AKA Big Mama, leads the NCAA in double doubles(13) averaging 15.1 points, 11.3 rebounds on 60.8% FG for the top-flight South Carolina Gamecocks.

She is one of the best players in the Women's NCAA Basketball. She's already a first round WNBA prospect, and will be the 3rd Kenyan after Josephine Achieng Owino and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, to be drafted to the WNBA, and definitely with the potential to become the most successful.

Haven't figured things out yet? Feeling like starting over?
Do it late, do it scared, but make sure you do it, just like Madina Okot.

[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

It's an amazing bronze medal for the Equity Hawks in the Kenya National Basketball League.

Next season, we come back better and stronger.

Hongera Queens!

#TeamEquity #EquityHawks #KenyaNationalBasketballLeague

[Samba Mjomba @sambaballer]

KIDS BASKETBALL CAMP by #StazzHoopsAcademy is here!
5th–29th Aug | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
Train with FIBA-certified coaches Ben Oluoch & Samba Mjomba!
📞 Call now: 0722 756 549 | 0105 452 01 | 0723 112 101
#BasketballCamp #YouthSports

[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

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[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

Tumeweza!

Equity Hawks wametandika TH3 Swish bila huruma. Energy ilikuwa juu, teamwork bila brakes!
Tunasonga mbele na tuko locked for the next game!

#TeamEquity #EquitySports

[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

Equity Hawks Soar Past UoN Dynamites in a 75-29 Blowout.

The Equity Hawks lit up the court at Africa Nazarene University with a fiery performance, crushing the University of Nairobi Dynamites 75-29 in a Kenya Basketball Federation League showdown.

Coach Ben Oluoch hailed the squad’s sharp focus and defensive grit, calling it one of the most complete performances of the season. The Hawks were locked in, hungry for every rebound, every steal, every bucket and they delivered.

Captain Melissa Akinyi-Otieno, who led from the front with precision credited the victory to the team’s chemistry and discipline. “We stuck to the game plan and trusted each other,” she said. “This was about hustle, heart, and execution.”

As the defending champions eye another title run, this win sends a clear message that they’re soaring toward the playoffs with purpose. Up next is a high-stakes rematch against USIU Flames, and you can bet the Hawks will be ready.

#EquitySports #WomenBasketballPremierLeague #EquityHawks

[Son of Maa @izoh37]

Congratulations Faith Kipyegon on this win.
Delivering the plan #KenyansWinBig #RutoWinsBig Susan Kihika Ruto delivers Anne wamaitha Rome acts of riggy #MasculinitySaturday Quickmart weekend Gaucho

[TeamKenya @OlympicsKe]

"There’s this constant pressure to define what a 'total woman' should look like, and often, it leads to the assumption that female athletes are automatically 'tomboys'. People often equate strength and athleticism with masculinity, thinking that if you’re a woman who competes or plays sports, you must lose your femininity. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

The reality is that two things can exist as one. You can be a strong, skilled, and competitive athlete, and still fully embrace and express your femininity. Female athleticism doesn’t require you to adopt manly traits it’s about pushing your limits, showcasing your talents, and doing so with grace and pride as a woman.

This idea that women in sports need to fit into a masculine mold to be taken seriously is limiting and outdated. The truth is, being athletic and being a woman are not mutually exclusive. You can own both identities fully and powerfully. Strength and femininity can coexist, and when we embrace that balance, we become truly unstoppable."
@theivywinfrey

[Elkanah Mbaka 🇰🇪 @ElkanahMbaka]

Sometimes i actually forget how iconic Wangari Maathai was. PhD in 1971? Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 making her the first African woman to do it.
Even Karura forest is standing today because of her, what a badass woman!

[Samba Mjomba @sambaballer]

https://t.co/n5xjyAxO9V

[UNFPA in Kenya @UNFPAKen]

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed.

This alarming reality demands urgent action from everyone.

During these #16Days of Activism, Let us #UNiTE to End Violence against Women in all forms.🧡

#NoExcuse
#EndGBV

[Samba Mjomba @sambaballer]

Stazz Hoops Holiday Camp is Back! Join Us for an Unforgettable Basketball Experience!
✅ Skill and Character Development
✅ Fun Games & Drills
✅ Team Building Activities
📞 **For More Information: Check the poster for contact details #stazzhoopsacademy

[Samba Mjomba @sambaballer]

Stazz Hoops Holiday Camp is back.Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our basketball camp is designed for you! Get ready for:✅ Skill and Character Development ✅ Fun Games & Drills ✅ Team Building Activities #stazzhoopsacademy

[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

Game. Set. Sterling Cup! Both the Equity Dumas and Equity Hawks have made history by securing the 2024 Sterling Cup in the men's and women's categories! Dumas secured the title after a hard-fought 56-52 victory over Ulinzi Warriors, while the Hawks staged a thrilling comeback to edge out Zetech Sparks 43-41.

This year’s Sterling Cup was not just about basketball excellence, but also the importance of health and community engagement. These victories are a symbol of the teams' dedication, passion, and unwavering spirit.

#EquitySports #Basketball

[Samba Mjomba @sambaballer]

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[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

The throne is ours, once again! In the final game of the Kenya Basketball Federation league, Equity Hawks women's basketball team beat defending champions, Kenya Ports Authority, by the narrowest of margins to clinch the title.

Watch how we did it;
https://t.co/NwubY5r1eb

[Samba Mjomba @sambaballer]

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” – Phil Collins

It's an honor working under Head Coach @oluochbo

[Equity Bank Kenya @KeEquityBank]

The throne is ours, once again! In the final game of the Kenya Basketball Federation league, Equity Hawks women's basketball team beat defending champions, Kenya Ports Authority, by the narrowest of margins to clinch the title.

Watch how we did it;
https://t.co/NwubY5r1eb

[UNFPA in Kenya @UNFPAKen]

The Taekwondo and Basketball clinics aimed to empower young women by equipping them with essential sports and self-defense skills, fostering resilience against gender-based violence (GBV), and contributing to the building of safer communities. 2/2
#SportsForProtection

[UNFPA in Kenya @UNFPAKen]

Courtesy of the Play2Protect initiative, @UNFPAKen, and @FilmAidKenya, recently hosted Basketball and Taekwondo clinics in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Settlement, featuring national role models Samba Mjomba and Caroline Evelyn Ambani. 1/2