Arereng Kenneth Kent
World Boxing Association Africa Title
- Date: November 28, 2026
- Venue: Edge Convention Centre Nairobi
- Commission: Kenya Professional Boxing Commission
- Promoter: Maurice Odera
Ugandan professional pugilist Catherine Nanziri,’ The Silent Beast’ has stepped up preparations ahead of the WBA Africa title showdown in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Silent Beast has spent two weeks in Wakiso as she seeks to win a world title at the Edge Convention center on November 28,2026. In an exclusive interview with the Pearl sports team, Nanziri says that this is her moment to shine as she represents the many millions of Ugandans who will be following the big fight on the D-Day.
“This is my second week in Wakiso as i intensify preparations for the title fight against Halima Vunjabei. As a boxer, I am well prepared and ready to represent my motherland. Getting this title will open doors for more international fights,” Catherine said.
This will be Nanziri’s tenth fight as Halima goes for the 36th bout.
Halima,who is a prominent pugilist in Tanzania last fought in July as she lost a title fight (UBO) against Laura Akram from Pakistan.
The Ugandan won a title bout (PST title) against Tanzanian Husnah Zamba on July 25,2026.
The two fighters have each faced and won over the same opponents in their quest for continental glory. Each faced and defeated:Egine Kayage, Lulu Kayage, Halima Bandola and Nicholine Achieng respectively.
The thirty-one-year Tanzanian has faced fighters from among other countries, Denmark, Pakistan, Russia,Iran,South Korea,United Kingdom,India,Poland, France and Czechia.
This will be Cathy’s tenth fight at the professional level, and this is the most experienced boxer that she will be taking on besides; Lulu Kayage(27 fights) and Egine Kayage (26 fights)
It’s a question of continental glory at the Edge Convention center Nairobi Kenya and the two great female boxers with the same fight stance, ‘Orthodox’ will meet face to face, not to have dinner together but rather,box for top honors.
