By John Mwangi,
25 January 2026,
Kiambu, Kenya.
Kabete Constituency came alive this week as darts players from across the area gathered for the Hon. James Wanjohi Super Darts Tournament, a grassroots sporting event that highlighted the growing role of community driven sports in youth empowerment and social cohesion.
The tournament brought together 22 teams drawn from different parts of the constituency, cutting across age and social backgrounds. Teenagers competed alongside seasoned players in their seventies, all united by a game that demands focus, discipline and consistency. For many participants, it was the most organised darts competition they had ever taken part in.
Although Hon. James Wanjohi was not in attendance, his presence was strongly felt throughout the event. Players, coaches and team captains repeatedly expressed their gratitude to him for sponsoring the tournament and providing essential sports materials. Through his support, 27 dart sets were distributed to 23 youth teams, alongside proper playing uniforms, a contribution participants described as unprecedented in Kabete’s darts scene.
Several players noted that darts has been played informally in Kabete for years, often without structure or equipment. They said the tournament gave the sport recognition and dignity, allowing players to compete in a well organised setting for the first time. Team leaders observed that this support has motivated more young people to take the game seriously.
Beyond competition, the tournament sparked conversations around the wider social value of sports. Coaches and community members pointed out that darts offers young people a positive alternative to idleness, drug abuse and other social challenges. The game’s emphasis on mental sharpness and patience was cited as particularly beneficial in nurturing discipline and responsible behaviour.
The inclusive nature of the event stood out, with teams representing various neighbourhoods including Kiahuria. Older players shared experience and guidance, while younger participants brought energy and competitiveness, reinforcing a sense of unity across generations.
As the Hon. James Wanjohi Super Darts Tournament came to a close, players and officials called for greater recognition of darts as an organised sport within Kabete Constituency. They urged the Kenya Darts Association and other relevant bodies to support the growing talent emerging from the area.
The tournament demonstrated that meaningful community impact does not always require large scale projects. With targeted support and attention to local interests, simple initiatives like darts can bring people together, keep youth engaged and strengthen the social fabric of Kabete Constituency.
