Over 200 swimmers compete at Kiambu County Level 2 Swimming Championships
By Nesmas Mbati (Public Relations Officer) and
Samwuel Maina (Photography)
Potterhouse Senior School, Runda, hosted the Level 2 Swimming Championship on 10th and 11th October 2026. Around 200 athletes from Kiambu, Nairobi, Laikipia and Kajiado Counties participated.
23 clubs including Aga Khan Academy, Goldfish Swim Club, Woodcreek School, Moi Education Centre, Braeburn School, The Harpoons Swim Club among others were present.
Jabulani Musembi of Wave Warriors Swim Club won the boys 12/13 years 100m breaststroke in a time of 1:36.21. He said that he is aspiring to join the national team by training 4 times a week consistently. In second position was Francis Thuo of Nawiri Swim Club at a time of 1:47.53. Ethan Githinji of Braeburn Swim Club closed the top three winners in a time of 1:51.33.
In the girls 100m backstroke 12/13 years category, Alisha Imani of Woodcreek School won the gold medal in a time of 1:28.58. She said that she knew about the tournament early which enabled her to prepare adequately. She is happy with some of her times and wishes to work harder to improve them. The silver medal was won by Elle Wanaitha from Braeburn Swimming Club in a time of 1:39.00. The bronze medal went to Neema Noella from Orca Swim Club in a time of 1:41.98.
Orca Swim Club emerged in first position overall with 46 gold, 18 silver and 17 bronze medals. In second position was Snook Swim Club with 22 gold, 17 silver and 8 bronze medals. Wave Warriors Swim Club came in third with 18 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze medals.
In the Men’s division, Orca Swim Club dominated with 28 gold, 7 silver and 15 bronze medals, while Snook was first runners-up with 13 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze medal and Braeburn School finished in the second runners-up position with 10 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze medals.
The Women’s division was again led by Orca Swim Club with 18 gold, 10 silver and 2 bronze medals. They were followed by Woodcreek School with 10 gold, 12 silver and 9 bronze medals, while Wave Warriors Swim Club closed the top three winners with 10 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals.
Coach Brian Macharia of Nawiri Swim Club said that their club comprises juniors, seniors and masters swimmers. Their club has been performing very well in the Iron Man, Half Iron Man and Triathlon events. They are now focused on building their athletes to replicate the same high standards in swimming events. He said his passion for swimming was ignited by growing up around rivers in Kirinyaga. His goal is to develop award-winning athletes. Some of the challenges he faces as a coach is access to coaching knowledge. Despite being a university graduate with a sports science degree, he says a coach needs to be willing to learn more to produce high-performing athletes.
Joy Mathenge, an athlete from Visa Dolphin Club, emphasised the need to learn swimming as it is the only sport that can give a child or an adult a lifetime gift of life-saving in case of drowning. She also appreciated the support she has received from her parents, coaches and KCAA for organising well-managed events.
The Public Relations Officer, Nesmas Mbati, said that a lot of athletes were able to attain National Time Trials, reflecting the improved performance of Kiambu County athletes. Coming up next is the Minnows Meet to be held on 31st October 2026 at Potterhouse Junior School.