Wetang’ula congratulates Madina Okot after WNBA draft selection

A Collage of Speaker Moses Wetangula and Kenyan baskeballer Medina Okoth

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has congratulated Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot after she was selected by the Atlanta Dream in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft.

In a post shared on his official X account on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Wetang’ula hailed Okot’s achievement as proof that one’s background does not define their future.

“Congratulations to Madina Okot on being selected 13th overall in the WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream. Her journey proves that where you begin does not limit where you can go. Raised in Kenya and shaped by a close-knit family, she embodies perseverance and determination,” Wetang’ula said.

Okot, who was born in Mumias, initially played volleyball at Bishop Sulumeti High School in Kakamega before switching to basketball after joining Kaya Tiwi Secondary School.

Wetang’ula praised her rapid rise in the sport, noting that she only began playing basketball in 2020 and has now reached the global stage in just four years.

“Remarkably, Madina only started playing basketball in 2020. In just four years, she has risen from local courts to national and international stages. At 21, she represents the limitless potential of Kenyan youth, proof that discipline and hard work turn dreams into reality,” he added.

“Madina, you are inspiring a generation to dream bigger. Keep soaring. Kenya is proud of you,” he concluded.

Okot previously featured for the South Carolina Gamecocks and entered the draft as one of the top international prospects after an impressive 2025/26 collegiate season.

She averaged 12.8 points, 10.6 rebounds per game, shot 57.5 per cent from the field and 44.8 per cent from three-point range, while recording 22 double-doubles, tying for the most among Power Conference players.

The Atlanta Dream confirmed her selection with a message saying, “Welcome to Atlanta @okotmadina!”