“Why Not?”: African Darts champion David Munyua breaks silence after historic PDC win

African darts champion David Munyua has broken his silence for the first time since returning home after making history at the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Darts Championship in London last December.

Munyua stunned the global darts stage at Alexandra Palace after defeating World Grand Prix champion and 18th-ranked Belgian Mike De Decker in a dramatic first-round encounter on December 18, 2025.

Speaking to the press on Sunday night, at Aluta Place in Kabati, Murang’a, where his darts journey began just three years ago, the 30-year-old veterinarian reflected on the memorable victory that came after he recovered from two sets down.

Munyua also recalled a light-hearted moment during the match when a wasp landed on his face mid-game, an incident he calmly ignored on his way to victory.

“I’m animal- and insect-friendly,” Munyua joked, explaining why he chose not to swat the wasp during the tense encounter.

“The pressure was too much for me, even the wasp didn’t mean anything. Also being a veterinarian, we are animal-friendly, so the wasp didn’t interfere with my concentration,” he noted.

Introduced to darts by a friend, Maragua politician Cyrus Ngugi, Munyua has risen rapidly in the sport and says he plans to temporarily shelve his veterinary career to fully focus on upcoming international darts competitions.

“I think I still owe that field so much, but in sports, there is much to be done since I am representing Kenya and Africa. I need to put more energy to that. I urge the government and sponsors to intervene, and if we get the right momentum, then darts will be my main focus.”

On his second-round exit— a 3–0 loss to Dutchman Kevin Doets—Munyua remained upbeat, saying the experience offered valuable lessons and vowing to return stronger, guided by his now-famous mantra: “Why not?”  

African Darts Group Kenya representative and Munyua’s manager Tony Kimani hailed the victory as a landmark moment for Kenyan and African darts, noting that it elevated the country’s profile on the global stage.

Kimani revealed that the PDC has since granted Africa two qualification slots by splitting the continent into North and South Africa for future championships—an opportunity he believes can accelerate the sport’s growth.

“David has introduced opportunities. Typically, we had one spot for the whole of Africa to qualify for the PDC, now we have two,” said Kimani. “We are encouraging people to pick up darts by joining a franchise, and if you can’t join one, make one. That is the only route available at the moment to take us to international darts.”

Both Munyua and Kimani called for deliberate investment in sponsorship and funding, revealing that Munyua previously relied on fundraisers to finance international travel.