Caption for the landscape image: Norman Mondo: Software engineer by day, martial arts fighter by night Saturday, December 13, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Mixed martial arts fighter Norman Mondo works out at One Tribe BJJ Gym at Allsopp , Ruaraka on November 25, 2025. Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group By Geoffrey Anene Contributor NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: Norman Mondo carries the awareness of an athlete who understands that fighting careers are fragile and windows close fast.His father, Hosea Maina, was a boxer; his mother, Jane Ndemi, a track athlete. His older brothers played rugby and cricket. Norman Mondo is not the kind of software engineer who spends a whole day behind a computer screen. By day, he writes codes, tests apps, and designs digital interfaces. But when evening comes, the keyboard gives way to gloves, mats, and kicks. PREMIUM Taekwondo fighter Wandera on a mission to redeem Kenya’s lost boxing glory After quitting Taekwondo 24-year-old Kenyan boxer punching over his weight. PREMIUM African mixed martial arts talents set for global stage Professional Fighters League set to launch the Africa League. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise PREMIUM Isaac Wanjohi: Barefoot boy who shared his light with the world Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
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