Lions on ice: How hockey came to Kenya - BBC Africa

There is only one place in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, where it reaches below 9C. It’s the ice rink at the Panari Hotel, the only ice rink in east and central Africa. It’s where the Kenya Ice Lions – the country’s only ice hockey team – train weekly. Despite the sport being uncommon across Africa, the Ice Lions have continued to go from strength to strength. They will now get a chance to compete on the international stage having recently gained membership to the International Ice Hockey Federation. The BBC recently visited the team in Nairobi to find out more about their journey. Produced and edited by Priya Sippy Filmed by Brian Khisa and Gloria Achieng #kenyaicehockey #icehockeylions Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/