Kisii’s Gusii Wrestling Academy Trains First Cohort of Female Coaches

by KenyaPolls

The Gusii Wrestling Academy in Kisii Town graduated its first cohort of 12 female coaches on November 26, 2025—trained in *Egesagura* technique, conflict mediation, and sports psychology. Wrestling isn’t about overpowering—it’s about guiding safely, said lead graduate Moraa Nyaboga (24). The Academy, born from the GWCR program (News #305), now partners with 30 schools. All 12 graduates have been hired by the County Education Department. UNESCO is documenting the curriculum for its *Gender-Transformative Sport* repository. A national symposium on Women as Keepers of Indigenous Sport is planned for March 2026.

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