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April 15, 2026
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President Ruto hails Madina Okot’s WNBA Selection, terms move inspiring

President Ruto hails Madina Okot’s WNBA Selection, terms move inspiring

  President William Ruto has celebrated the drafting of Kenyan basketball prodigy Madina Okot  into WNBA terming the move as inspiring and  one that fills the country with Pride. On his official Facebook account The President hailed the move stating: ‘’We celebrate the rem..

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Kenyan basketball player Madina Okot has made history by becoming the first Kenyan drafted into the WNBA, a move celebrated by President William Ruto as inspiring.

  • Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft held on April 13, 2026.
  • President William Ruto hailed the achievement, stating it "inspires young Kenyan athletes to pursue their dreams" and fills the nation with pride.
  • Okot, a 6'6" center, joins the professional ranks after a stellar collegiate season with the South Carolina Gamecocks, where she averaged 12.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.

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