KENYA TO HOST AFRICA AQUATICS ZONE 3 CHAMPIONSHIP IN NAIROBI

Kenya, fresh from the triumph of hosting CHAN 2025, is once again preparing to take centre stage in continental sport this time in the swimming pool. From October 16 to 19, 2025, Nairobi’s Moi International Aquatics Stadium, Kasarani, will host the Africa Aquatics (AA) Zone 3 Junior, Senior, and Masters Swimming Championships.

This is no ordinary event. It will be the third time Kenya hosts the AA Zone 3 championships, cementing its reputation as a rising hub for aquatic sports in East and Central Africa. Previous editions highlighted the country’s world-class facilities and organizational flair, and this year promises to build on that momentum. With the excitement of CHAN still alive across the nation, organizers believe the same spirit will fuel the aquatics championships.

Leading the preparations is Dr. Maureen Owiti, President of Kenya Aquatics, who has been actively engaging potential sponsors and partners to ensure the competition leaves a lasting impact. “Every successful championship brings not just medals but opportunities — for our athletes, our country, and our partners,” Dr. Owiti said  during a recent stakeholder session in Westlands.

At the same forum, Heize Kahindo, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Executive Committee Member of Kenya Aquatics, confirmed participation from more than 15 nations, including continental powerhouse South Africa. “Kenyans love major sporting events. With CHAN still fresh in people’s minds, we’re ready to channel that energy into Kasarani. This will be more than a competition — it will be a spectacle, a celebration, and a source of national pride,” Kahindo said.

Invitations have already gone out to President William Samoei Ruto, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, and other senior government officials. Their attendance would underscore the growing importance of aquatics in Kenya’s sporting culture.

The championships will bring together Africa’s best junior, senior, and masters swimmers, all competing for medals, continental glory, and crucial World Aquatics ranking points. For many, this event is a stepping stone to global competitions — including the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Beijing, for which this championship is a qualifier.