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Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 17, 2026
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Esther Ikiugu: First Kenyan selected to referee at a world judo event
She is set to be the first Kenyan to officiate at an international judo championship...
✨ Key Highlights
Esther Ikiugu, a former judoka, is set to make history as the first Kenyan referee to officiate at a World Judo Veterans and Kata Championships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from September 23 to 26.
- Ikiugu holds the prestigious IJF Referee A certification, a distinction shared with only one other Kenyan, Peter Oyugi.
- As a competitor, she achieved seven national titles and four regional gold medals.
- Her officiating debut at this world event fulfills a dream she couldn't achieve as a player, and it is expected to inspire future Kenyan referees.
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