Strathmore University Sports Scholarships, Strathmore University mens Hockey team (Gladiators) emerged top in the 12th Annual Sports and Clubs awards ceremony that took place on 9thFebruary 2017. Drama Society Club (DRAMSOC) bagged the club of the year award, at the event that was set under the theme Balancing Sports and Academics.
While giving his remarks, the Dean of Students Mr. Paul Ochieng took time to announce the exciting award the winning team will enjoy – scholars from Gladiators will receive an increase in scholarships to 90%, as a token of appreciation for the hard work in the year. This awarding, courtesy of Strathmore University Vice Chancellor, will be awarded annually to the winning sports team. Mr. Ochieng also highlighted the launch of a new application for clubs, the Clubs Management Systems (CMS), recently created by the research club to aid with management of data for clubs.
Guest of Honour Humphrey Kayange, a former captain of the Kenya Rugby National team, spoke of his achievements while playing Rugby that included his great wins. Humphrey spoke of attributes he values that include discipline, sacrifice and determination. Encouraging the sports men and women present at the event, Humphrey highlighted seasons in his life where he had to study and play, stating the successes that came with it. Embrace the spirit of excellence in sports and academics and in the end everything will work out, he said.
Alumnus basketball player (Blades), Leon Alushula – Bank Analyst at the Central Bank of Kenya, encouraged the sportsmen and women to be full of determination, urging them to avoid mediocre in both sports and academics. Those who adopt this attribute, will enjoy great victories in life, he stated.
Racheal Ousa an Officer Branch Operations at I&M Bank and a former Scorpion (Strathmores women hockey team) member also attended the event to encourage the students. Rachel, who studied under a sports scholarship, spilled her secrets to success in sports and academics. Having graduated with a first class in 2014, Rachel attributed her accomplishment to her decision to be excellent at what she does every day. She expressed her gratitude to the University for moulding her into the person she is today.
At the end of the awarding ceremony, the late Captains Geoffrey Githaiga (Strathmore Rugby team – Leos) and Billy Nyagosia (Strathmore Basketball team – Blades), who passed away in 2016, were honored in a special way. The Dean of students presented honor planks to the family representatives after tribute videos were played in remembrance of the two soldiers.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Below is a list of the winners.
Club Awards
| Category | Name of Club |
| Most Rewarding Club | Research Club |
| Most Promising Club | Reading Club |
| Best Organized Conference | Strathmore University Media Group |
| Best Social Media Presence | AIESEC |
| Best Club Social Responsibility | DRAMSOC |
| Best Club Report | Strathmore Business Club |
| Club of the year | DRAMSOC |
Sports Awards
| Chess Men | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Mark Nyairo |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Imo Muganda |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Mark Nyairo |
| Chess Women | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Nicole |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Catherine Nabatanzi |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Isabelle Asiema |
| Scrabble | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Antony Wanderi |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Ogonda Philip |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Maurice Wachihi |
| Table Tennis | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Everlyne Noah |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Maria Nyanjoke |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Kevin Mwangi |
| Archery | |
| Captains Award 2016 – Archery | Fidel Odongo Omondi |
| Rookie of the year 2016 – Archery | Stephanie Mailu |
| Most Improved player 2016 – Archery | Ian Odhiambo |
| Basketball Men I | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Emmanuel Soja |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Rueben Muraya |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Amos Aduke |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Fidel Okoth |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Samuel Mogoko |
| Basketball Men II | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Allan Owino |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Shilton Ochieng |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Raymond Kimathi |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Darill Omondi |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Michael Oketch |
| Basketball Women | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Vanessa Lubira |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Bianca Nyambura |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Vivian Jemutai |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Barbara samba |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Susan Manya |
| Soccer | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Vincent Odila |
| Coaches Award 2016 | James Njoroge |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Adam Omar |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Mike Mbaka |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Soita Simiyu |
| Hockey Women | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Yvonne Wanjiku |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Gilly Okumu |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Jane Marangu |
| Most Improved player 2016 | |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Elizabeth Ngombo |
| Hockey Men | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Frqancis Kariuki |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Simon Odhiambo |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Paul Omarimba |
| Most Improved player 2016 | |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Frqancis Kariuki |
| Handball | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Ken Ndungu |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Teddy Sidai |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Brian Wakhuha |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Jackson Oloo |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Rashid Ingwela |
| Karate Men | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Ramadhan Mzee |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Hillary Perminus |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Theophilus Lekishep |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Andrew Temmo |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Ramadhan Mzee |
| Karate Women | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Maureen Gathua |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Esther Murerwa |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Milliecent Menya |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Sharon Mumbi |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Maureen Gathua |
| Karate Women | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Maureen Gathua |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Esther Murerwa |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Milliecent Menya |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Sharon Mumbi |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Maureen Gathua |
| Rugby Men | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Churchill Ooko |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Gabriel Adero |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Dennis Juma |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Gideon Makumi |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Alex Olaba |
| Volleyball Men | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Oscar Ademba |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Collins Otieno |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Enock Some |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Trevor Radido |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | David Ogola |
| Volleyball Women | |
| Captains Award 2016 | Alison Atieno |
| Coaches Award 2016 | Lucky Juma |
| Rookie of the year 2016 | Sarah Beth |
| Most Improved player 2016 | Patricia Miriam |
| Most Valuable player 2016 | Leah Okumu |