Madina Okot Makes History with WNBA Draft to Atlanta Dream - April 2026

Kenyan center Madina Okot has made history by being drafted into the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming the third Kenyan to play in the league. The 2026 Eldoret City Marathon on April 26 is set to be a special event, with organizers anticipating a record number of participants for its 10km fun run. Additionally, the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games in Kisumu have prompted soul searching for traditionally dominant sports schools, with several established powerhouses experiencing unexpected near misses and outright failures to qualify for the national stage.

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Kenyan Madina Okot makes history with WNBA draft to Atlanta Dream

Kenyan center Madina Okot has made history by being drafted into the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming the third Kenyan to play in the league.

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