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Peter Wachira

Peter Wachira: Father of Kenyan tennis, still serving at 69 years

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Tennis coach Peter Wachira hits a forehand shot during a tennis training session at the Public Service Club on October 30, 2024.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group
Geofrey Anene

By  Geoffrey Anene

Contributor

NMG Sport

It has been a long walk in tennis for Peter Wachira, regarded as the father of coaching and umpiring the game in Kenya.

Famously known as “Coach Wach”, the 69-year-old has been involved in the racquet sport for 51 years now, and counting.

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