At the age of 20, Marcel Awori owns B.U.I.L.D Sports Africa, a non-profit entity that supports grassroots sports activities and leagues in a bid to develop the next generation of sporting talent.
Marcel, a student at Boston University who stands six feet and four inches tall, was forced by injury last year to quit sports. He is the founder and managing director of the Basics, Utilisation, Identity, Longevity and Diversification (B.U.I.L.D). His organisation has entered a partnership with Street League, FAM Kenya and Giants of Africa to help talented youngsters transform their talents into professions.
Why did you quit competitive sports?
Tell us about your entity, B.U.I.L.D
What inspired you to create the organisation?
What exactly did you tell him?
So, sports is the reason you went abroad?
How did you end up playing basketball at DIWOPA in Kayole?
After Java House closed and access to the International School of Kenya (ISK) courts was restricted due to Covid-19, I decided to join and help with the programme.
Tell us about some of the team’s players…
They are now getting world class education for free. Those who are ready to work hard and commit themselves to something deserve those opportunities. That’s what I believe.
How does B.U.I.L.D. work?
How did you select the name?
What are your future plans?
