David Munyua

Munyua began playing darts in 2022.^[3]

Munyua qualified for the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship through the African Darts Group qualifier, which he won by defeating Cameron Carolissen 8–6 in the final, becoming the first ever player from Kenya to qualify for the PDC World Darts Championship.^[4] In the first round, Munyua faced 2024 World Grand Prix champion and world number 18 Mike De Decker, in a match where De Decker was the heavy favourite. De Decker won the first two sets, but Munyua won three consecutive sets, including hitting a 135 checkout, to win the match 3–2.^[5] The match has been described as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the World Championship.^[6][7][8] Munyua exited the tournament following a 3–0 loss to Kevin Doets in the second round.^[9]

In September 2026, Munyua qualified for the 2027 PDC World Darts Championship after winning the Northern African qualifiers. He defeated fellow Kenyan player Evans Njuguna 8–7 in the final, reaching the World Championship for the second year in a row.^[10]

Munyua was born on 25 October 1995, in Murang'a, and was raised there.^[11] Outside of darts, Munyua works as a veterinarian in Nairobi.^[12] He had never been outside of Africa until he travelled to England for the 2026 PDC World Championship.^[13] Munyua explained that his nickname, "Why Not?", is his response when he is challenged to achieve something ambitious.^[14]