Youth were challenged to play Gonga is the game aimed at improving their creativity and demystifying the misconception that it’s the sport for the old people.
During Gonga is the game, which is yet to penetrate the Kenyan sporting fraternity, players are required to have mutual connection in order to win.
Andrew Mbiru, Director Gonga the game, speaking to KNA in Nanyuki town, while exhibiting the sport during the dream’s youth expo themed, “seeing the world through the eyes of the youth. Sustainable designs, Sustainable future,” The game can be enjoyed by all ages, according to the author.
“Gonga is the game can be played by teams or individuals. It is much more enjoyable when played as a team. There is competitiveness when playing it and a lot of critical thinking is involved,” revealed Mbiru.
He says that the game is great for outdoor play and that it has a scoring system.
“Some people compare it to balling. It can be played on a lawn. Box of fun is portable,” said one of the game enthusiasts.
Mbiru said that the Kenyan-made game has been appreciated by people through exhibitions and that people now buy it as gifts for their loved ones.
“Gonga is the game is played globally under different names. It is not widely known in the market so we are showcasing the sport, as we want to introduce the sport. Our main buyers are through referrals and those who try to play the game for the first time,” said Mbiru.
He said, “Each set of…” Gonga is the game costs about Sh7,000.
The Gonga enthusiasts have a method of playing the sport. They use twelve numbered pegs made from wood and named them. ‘GONGees’They are arranged in a tight configuration on gravel or carpet-like ground.
The player then throws underarm what are called throwing sticks Gonga At the Gongees from three to four meters away.
After each throw, the number obliterated pegs are counted and noted on a chart. Gonga score sheet, says Mburu.
He explains that the goal of the game, he explains, is to score 50 points by knocking the numbered pegs down.
Mburu stated that the game should not be touched by water or on wet ground. He also noted that it was difficult to make the game, which requires woods as raw material. A moratorium on tree cutting was in effect.
‘Drawing Dreams’ Initiative, a youth led Community Based Organization founder, Ms Grace Wanene, speaking at the same expo that saw over 50 Small and Medium Business Enterprises (SMEs), showcase their products, urged youth to be innovative and use their skills to create job opportunities.
By Muturi Mwangi
Source: kenyanews
