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. African mixed martial arts talents set for global stage Professional Fighters League set to launch the Africa League. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenya Lionesses hunt for victory on Nairobi home turf PREMIUM Kenya's teenage judoka Kulova down, but far from out PREMIUM Bayern v Ajax: Premium tickets available PREMIUM Why Fifa gave Mariga-called NEC meeting a red card 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 Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
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