The future of shooting as a sport in Kenya is bright as more lady shooters embrace it, Memba Muriuki, International Pistol Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Kenya League chair says.
Muriuki said the number of female shooters has grown tremendously to the extent that Kenya is now rivalling South Africa as the hub of talented shooters in the continent.
"In the past, there were barely female shooters in such competitions; maybe around three. But you can see for yourself, the number has grown immensely to almost 50 ladies. Our long term plan is to promote shooting as a sport in the country because we believe there is so much talent. For the ladies, I believe we are now challenging South Africa in the continent," Muriuki said.
He was speaking on Sunday at the Jockey Club Range during the IPSC Ladies Shoot, which brought together close to 42 female shooters to compete for the top prize of Sh100,000.
Muriuki hailed the competition as the first of its kind in Africa and said plans are in the pipeline for another event before the year ends.
"It has been a great day; the level of competition is fantastic. This is a groundbreaking championship because it is the first lady's shoot in Africa. If we can get sponsors, we can organise another lady's competition in November or December. Putting up all these facilities costs money although shooting is not an expensive sport as such," he said.
