Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA Awards) went down last night at KICC's Tsavo ballroom. The who is who in the sporting fraternity was at hand to witness the stars of the night get awarded.

Hours before the grand ceremony, Tottenham Hotspur and Harambee Stars midfielder, Victor Wanyama called upon Kenyans to support local sports men and women.

Victor tweeted, "Niaje Wasee. As we celebrate the accomplishments of our Kenyan sportsmen and women, I just want to congratulate all those who were nominated and wish them all the best during the Soya Awards, Let’s come together and celebrate the next generation of greatness."

Paralympian champion Samuel Muchai bagged the coveted title of  2017 Sports Personality of the Year.

Muchai was also named as the male sports personality of the year with a disability. Meanwhile Hellen Obiri was named the women's sports personality of the year while Conseslus Kipruto was named the male sports personality of the year.

The guest of honour was Divork Origi's dad Mike Okoth and Deputy VP William Ruto.

Below is a full list of winners.

Sports personality of the year

Samuel Muchai (Paralympics, Athletics)

Sportsman

1. Conseslus Kipruto (Athletics)

2. Elijah Manangoi (Athletics)

3. Geoffrey Kirui (Athletics)

Sportswoman

1. Hellen Obiri (Athletics)

2. Faith Chepngetich (Athletics)

3. Edith Kiplagat (Athletics)

Sportsman living with disability

Samuel Muchai (Paralympics, Athletics)

Sportswoman living with disability

Beryl Wamira (Deaflympics, athletics)

Sports team (men

National under 19 Cricket team

Sports team (women)

National Rugby team (Kenya Lionesses)

Most promising (boys)

Aman Gandhi (Cricket)

Most promising (girls)

Jacqueline Wambui (Athletics)

Federation of the year

Athletics Kenya

Coach of the year

Jimmy Kamande (Cricket)

Most outstanding player (boy)

Emmanuel Ndonga (Swimming)

Most outstanding player (girl)

Faith Nyabera (Tennis)

School coach

Kikechi Kombo (Muhuri Muchiri)

School team (boys)

1. Muhuri Muchiri (Rugby 7s)

2. Laiser Hill (Rugby 15s)

3. Kisumu Day (Hockey)

School team (girls)

Wiyeta Girls Secondary School

Hall of fame

Stephen Muchoki (Boxing)

Allan Thigo (Football)

Community hero

Rosemary Aluoch "Kadwaro" (Football)

And here are the photos from the redcarpet