Kiambu Aquatic championships spark interest as showdown beckons

The Kiambu Aquatic Level Two Swimming Championships are shaping up to be a thrilling clash in the pool, with a record number of teams already lined up for the showdown.

The competition will take place on October 4th and 5th, 2025 at the magnificent swimming facility of Potterhouse School Runda, and anticipation is running high.

According to Shadrack Mutiso, the Competition Secretary, about 35 teams from different parts of the country have confirmed their participation.

The strong turnout speaks to the growing appetite for competitive swimming in Kenya and the rising profile of the championship.

“This season we are going fully automated with the Colorado System 7 Timing Device,” Mutiso explained, emphasizing that teams should ensure their entries are in before the October 2nd deadline.

“With such a large entry list and several Zone 3 championship swimmers competing, we expect a fast and highly competitive meet.”

The championship will serve as a proving ground for swimmers preparing for the 10th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship scheduled for October 16–19, 2025.

Level Two is more than just another competition for these athletes — it’s a chance to sharpen their form against tough opposition before they carry the country’s flag at the continental event.

Among those expected to make a splash are Chris Mugo of Supermarlins Swimming Club, Jeff Muturi of Genesis Sports, and Leon Mwiti of Orca — all of whom have secured national call-ups for the Zone 3 meet.

Their participation will raise the competition’s standard and give younger swimmers the chance to test themselves against some of the country’s finest.

The list of participating clubs reads like a who’s who of Kenyan swimming. From established giants to emerging talents, the pool decks in Thika will be packed with color and rivalry.

Expected clubs include: Braeburn, Torpedo, Orca, Mombasa Aquatics, Dashing Dolphins, Genesis, Woodcreek, Potterhouse, Crawford, Makini, ProSwim, AquaSharks, Snook, Umoja Sharks, Seahorses, Nova Pioneer, Premier, Juja St. Peter’s, Juja Prep and Senior School, BeAPro, among others.

The sheer diversity of teams guarantees excitement, as each brings its own tradition, style, and ambition to the meet.

New incentives shaping the swimming season also fuel the buzz around this event.

Nesmus Mbati pointed out that the use of the automated timing device has drawn even greater interest, as athletes and coaches value the precision and fairness it brings.

More importantly, the season now has a cash prize element, with Genesis Sports Limited already putting forward KSh 100,000. The organizers aim to raise the prize pool to one million shillings before the season ends.

To crown it all, a glamorous awards gala is planned — a fitting celebration for the swimmers, coaches, and supporters who make the sport what it is.

And the ambitions stretch even further. In collaboration with U.S. partners, Kiambu Aquatics plans to send ten swimming coaches to the United States next summer for a one-month exchange program.

Their costs — including full board accommodation — will be fully covered. While there, they will work with some of the best swimming clubs in America, gaining insights and experiences to help elevate local coaching standards when they return.

The upcoming Level Two Championship will also shake the competitive league table. The league reflects swimming’s growing momentum in Kenya, a sport that is increasingly professional, organized, and ambitious.

With record turnouts, the lure of international exposure, and the promise of bigger rewards, the waters in Runda are bound to boil with intensity.

For swimmers, it’s about testing themselves against the very best. For coaches, it’s a chance to measure progress and dream bigger. For fans, it promises a weekend of unforgettable races and the birth of new stars.