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NOC-K organizes a workshop on breaking prejudices in Nanyuki

By Corrine K. Thomas
March 21, 2022
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Aiming for a world free from prejudice and discrimination, a world where difference is valued and celebrated, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya organized different events and workshops in the month of March to celebrate inclusiveness and diversity.

On March 12, the NOC-K organized its first women’s games after celebrating International Women’s Day with young female athletes from all federations.

From March 18 to 20, NOC-K held a women’s workshop with reporters, presenters, sports producers, editors, administrators and technical teams from federations in Nanyuki for a women’s workshop Breaking Down Prejudice. CNO-K’s goal was to use this workshop to obtain facilitators to equip participants with career management skills, transition resources, open forums, and all mental health issues.

Out of the workshop, NOC-K aimed to gather as much information, in terms of the challenges representatives face in performing their duties, the opportunities they gain or lose in this regard due to of their gender as well as setting the agenda. on how to move forward.

The NOC-K Executive Board was represented by Secretary General Francis Mutuku, NOC-K Treasurer Eliud Kariuki and Executive Member Winnie Kamau.

Some of the federation representatives were Martha Karimi, Harambee Starlets Team Manager, Rebecca Wambui, Boxing Federation Referee and Judge, Priscilla Mburu Instructor and Sport Shooting Athlete, Pauline Murumba Athletics Kenya. Dr. Carole Akinyi Team Kenya, Tokyo Olympics Chief Medical Officer, among others.

Speaking at the workshop, the Secretary General steered the women on NOC-K opportunities in terms of programs and courses and the Games for the 2022-2024 quadrennial.

“NOC-K offers many opportunities where you can apply through your federation and enhance your education and career. We have women in this room who have taken advantage of this and stepped forward to help them.

Ms. Elynah Shiveka, Vice President of the Kenya Hockey Federation and member of the Kenya Hockey Federation, edified the ladies on career management and their relevance in sports career.

“When you have a passion for something, like me for sport, you don’t give up. I have remained relevant in media and sports management for over thirty years. I seized opportunities and also got a master’s degree in sports management to improve my skills. We never stop learning everyday. She says,

NOCK officials led by Treasurer Eliud Kariuki addressing Saturday’s session in Nanyuki

After entering into a service agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chiromo Hospital Group on March 14, the Tier 5 mental health specialist hospital will expand its services to Kenyan athletes under a joint campaign dubbed Tufunguke Wanaspoti, hospital psychologists were present.

They trained the ladies on how to identify, control and manage mental health related conditions and had mental health talks on how team executives and sports journalists can work while maintaining a healthy state of mind not only for them but their teams and their jobs. .

“I learned so much during this workshop and I sincerely wish they could give us more time. Talking about mental health probably goes beyond my weekend. It was so eye-opening to hear ladies talk about different problems and identify with them since we all go through the same path. We have built a brotherhood and friendships that will go a long way. NOC-K has really done a great job of bringing athletes together under one roof.” Caroline Taekwondo coach Kihurani thanked NOC-K for organizing the workshop.

NOC-K focuses on the action plans and resolutions reached at the women’s workshop on how they can loosen the plan to break down barriers in the sports world while making it a safe and careful environment for athletes and their stakeholders.

Having signed the commitment to implement the declarations of the Agnès Tirop conference, this is one of the implementation strategies in her commitment to respect these commitments in order to achieve gender equity in the sport. Representatives of sports organizations also committed in the declaration to meet after 100 days to discuss progress in implementing the declarations.

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