The teens training to become Kenya’s jump rope champions - BBC What’s New

In the streets and playgrounds of Kibera, a settlement in Nairobi, a group of schoolchildren have gained international recognition for their jump rope skills. Known as the Jump Rope Association of Kenya, the team has won international championships across the world, showcasing impressive coordination and acrobatic moves. Now, they hope that Kenya will recognise jump rope as an official sport. BBC What’s New and BBC Actu Jeunes are the BBC’s first bilingual programmes for teenagers, brought to you by the BBC World Service to discuss important issues for young people across Africa. BBC Actu Jeunes et BBC What’s New, l’actualité qui parle aux jeunes en Afrique, en français et en anglais. Des émissions du Service Mondial de la BBC. Abonnez-vous ici! Subscribe to #BBCWhatsNew and #BBCActuJeunes here: