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Alexandra Ndolo to compete in Olympics 2024

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Alexandra Ndolo made history as the first Kenyan woman to ever compete in a major Fencing event, in 2022./Courtesy

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) is pleased to announce that Alexandra Ndolo, a renowned fencer, has received official confirmation and approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to represent Kenya at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Ndolo, who previously fenced for Germany, made the decision to switch her nationality to Kenya, and her recent remarkable feat of becoming the African Champion has solidified her place in Kenyan fencing history. She is the first Kenyan fencer ever to achieve this extraordinary accomplishment, bringing pride and inspiration to the nation.

The International Olympic Committee’s communique’ regarding Ndolo’s eligibility to compete for Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games marks a significant milestone in her career. NOCK will do its best to support Ndolo on her qualification pathway to the Olympic Games.

Alexandra Ndolo’s exceptional talent, dedication, and determination have set her on a remarkable journey towards Olympic glory.

As Ndolo represents Kenya on the world’s biggest stage, her participation will not only showcase the country’s growing prowess in fencing but also serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the nation. Her achievement highlights the endless possibilities and the extraordinary potential within the Kenyan sports landscape.

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Milton Nyakundi

Milton Nyakundi is a veteran multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital, and print media, who relocated to the United States in 2022 and is now the Senior International Correspondent for Kurunzi News based in Washington, DC, USA. He has previously worked with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), among other high-profile roles with Kenya's first privately-owned media outlet - Kenya Television Network. His experience also include prominent roles as Media Consultant for Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and StarTimes Kenya. His career spans high‑stakes political reporting covering legislative and constitutional issues, elections, governance, and accountability across Kenya, Africa, and global arenas. He also boasts extensive sports journalism experience, covering local and international sports events, including leagues, tournaments and sports governance. He is well-known for his investigative depth, editorial leadership, and evidence-driven journalism that guides his consistent delivery of public‑interest storytelling across platforms.

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