Caption for the landscape image: Peter Wachira: Father of Kenyan tennis, still serving at 69 years Sunday, November 03, 2024 Scroll down to read the article 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 By Geoffrey Anene Contributor NMG Sport Article Related 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. PREMIUM Okutoyi promises to bounce back after missing Olympics ticket Kenyan tennis sensation says she hungrier now after the disappointment of missing out on the Olympics. PREMIUM Tunisia up next for victorious Kenyan girls Okutoyi and Wanjala easily win singles matches, but tougher test lies ahead. Recommended for you PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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PREMIUM Tunisia up next for victorious Kenyan girls Okutoyi and Wanjala easily win singles matches, but tougher test lies ahead.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
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