| Matheri Joseph Githitu | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Born | 19 November 1982 Uasin Gishu, Kenya |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Men's | |
| Highest ranking | 336 (MS) 24 Oct 2013 511 (MD) 21 Jun 2012 179 (XD) 19 Sep 2013 |
| BWF profile | |
Matheri Joseph Githitu (born 19 November 1982) is a Kenyan male badminton player. [1] [2]
Mixed Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kenya International | Lavina Martins | Patrick Kinyua Mbogo Mercy Joseph | 8-21, 19-21 |  Runner-up |
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