Department of Sports and Recreation

Enhance physical health, mental well-being, and social interaction.
Shadrack Madila

Hussein Laizer

Head of Department (HoD)


Regular involvement in sports and recreational activities is fundamental to good health and wellness at all stages of life. Sports and recreational activities provide an important environment for the education and socialisation as well as valuable opportunities for personal enjoyment, social contacts and integration to both staff and students. They essentially contribute to the development and maintenance of democratic societies with active and productive citizens. Furthermore, Sports and recreational play a major role in labour productivity and working performance. Students and staff productivity is linked to their body fitness and mental wellbeing of which results from well programmed sports and recreational activities at the University. The University that invests in sports and recreational is likely to see a sharp rise in work excellence, performance and physical fitness of her staff and students. It is imperative; therefore, the sports and recreational activities are given special recognition in MoCU in terms of policy and resources to facilitate its contribution to the energising of the staff and students.

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Football
University football team competes in national and inter-university tournaments.
Basketball
A fast-paced game that enhances teamwork and physical fitness.
Volleyball
A thrilling game that requires agility, power, and strategic play.
Tug of War
A test of strength and endurance between two teams pulling a rope.
Pool Table
A strategic game that tests focus and precision.
Darts
A game of accuracy and skill, played by aiming at a circular board.
Athletics
Includes track and field events such as sprints, marathons, and jumps.
Tennis
A racket sport that is played individually or in doubles, requiring agility and precision.
Cricket
A team sport that combines batting, bowling, and fielding on a grass field.
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