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January 16, 2026
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Kenyan Photographer Wins Gold at World Sports Photography Awards 2026

Kenyan Photographer Wins Gold at World Sports Photography Awards 2026

Available records indicated that Kirubi was the first Kenyan photographer to win a Gold medal at the World Sports Photography Awards..

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Kenyan photographer Mwangi Kirubi, also known as Mwarv, has made history by winning Gold in the Motor Sports category at the World Sports Photography Awards (WSPA) 2026, becoming the first Kenyan to achieve this feat.

  • His winning photo, "Emerging Ford," captures a Ford Puma Rally1 car amidst fesh fesh dust during the WRC Safari Rally in Kenya.
  • The award was announced on January 15, 2026, following judging of thousands of global entries.
  • Kirubi's achievement highlights growing international recognition for Kenyan photographers, joining other award winners like Thandiwe Muriu and Osborne Macharia.

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