In a significant boost to Kenya’s sporting profile, a team of elite swimmers from Europe has selected Nairobi’s renowned Kasarani Aquatic Arena for a three-week summer training camp. This marks the first time the facility will host such a high-caliber international team, underscoring its growing reputation in the global swimming community.

The Kasarani Aquatic Arena, part of the Moi International Sports Centre, boasts one of the few accredited long-course pools in Africa, and notably, the only one in East Africa. Since its completion in 1987 for the 4th All Africa Games, the complex has been instrumental in nurturing local talent, providing Kenyan swimmers with a platform to refine their skills, enhance performance, and build physical strength to international standards.

The upcoming camp is anticipated to offer invaluable exposure to select Kenyan swimmers and coaches, who may participate as guests in an exchange program. This collaboration promises to foster knowledge sharing and elevate the standards of competitive swimming in the region.

Eng. Peter Mwangangi, Head Coach of Seahorses Aquatics and the Kenyan National Swimming Team, expressed his enthusiasm about the development:

> “Hosting elite European swimmers at Kasarani is a testament to the facility’s world-class standards. This presents a golden opportunity for our local swimmers to learn and compete alongside the best, further enhancing Kenya’s position in the international swimming arena.”

 

In addition to the training camp, the iconic Kasarani facility is gearing up to host the national age group and masters swimming championships on February 15-16 and February 22, 2025, respectively. Furthermore, the 10th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Swimming Championship, scheduled for later this year, is also expected to be held at Kasarani, solidifying its status as a premier aquatic sports venue in the region.

As the countdown begins for these events, the Kasarani Aquatic Arena stands as a beacon of excellence, ready to welcome athletes from around the world and inspire the next generation of Kenyan swimmers.