Oche addicts: how Kenya fell back in love with darts

Darts development organisations and win for David Munyua at PDC World Darts Championship have turbocharged a resurgence in interest in the sport Peter Wachiuri pumped his fists as he sensed victory at the Jacaranda showground in the Kenyan city of Nakuru. Leading his opponent, James Kamama, in the final of the main event, Wachiuri approached the oche again, picked a dart from his left hand, leaned forward with an intense gaze on the dartboard, and threw double 10. “Game shot!” the announcer’s voice boomed across the hall. Cheers erupted in the crowd, gospel music played out of the speakers and Wachiuri launched into a celebratory on-stage dance. Peter Wachiuri and James Kamama pose for a photo after the final of the main event Continue reading...