Wushu Olympics debut inspires Kenyans

Njonge, who had practiced martial arts since childhood, was among about 15 Kenyans who trained under him, according to Murimi.

In January 2000, Njonge established a club in Kiambu County, which later grew into the Kenya Kungfu Wushu Federation.

In 2024, Njonge spent six months training at the Shaolin Temple in Henan province, earning a certificate that helped him secure opportunities to teach in public schools.

"Going to Shaolin for me opens my door," he said.

The federation now has 12 regional branches, works with 26 public schools and reaches about 6,000 students, Njonge said. One of its branches, led by Murimi, teaches about 300 students across several schools and at his club in Nairobi, where the youngest learners are just four years old.

For Murimi, his wushu journey began under a Chinese master surnamed Huo about 15 years ago. He later trained at the Shaolin Temple before continuing his studies at Henan University of Technology.

Murimi plans to return to China for a year to continue his training, with the intention of sharing the knowledge and skills he acquires with his students.