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HomeDaily NewsFriday, October 17, 2025Kenya Competes in Africa Zone Three Boxing and Swimming Championships at Kasarani - October 2025
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Kenya Competes in Africa Zone Three Boxing and Swimming Championships at Kasarani - October 2025

Kenya is hosting and competing in multiple Africa Zone Three championships. The Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships are set to begin at Kasarani Stadium’s Indoor Arena, with host nation Kenya fielding a strong contingent of 35 boxers. Kenyan boxing captain Elizabeth Andiego has urged her teammates to take every bout seriously. In a separate event, Kenya had a promising start at the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, securing several gold medals on Day One. On day two of the four-day swimming event, Kenyans continued to aggressively pursue medals. The nation faces strong competition in swimming from Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan.

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Kenyans step up hunt for medals at Africa Zone Three swimming championship

Kenyans step up hunt for medals at Africa Zone Three swimming championship

Kenyan swimmers are aggressively pursuing medals at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, facing strong competition from Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan. On day two, Kenya continued to register impressive results, enhancing their chances of an overall victory in the four-day event.

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Kenyan swimmers are aggressively pursuing medals at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, facing strong competition from Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan. On day two, Kenya continued to register impressive results, enhancing their chances of an overall victory in the four-day event.

  • Don Ndirangu secured two gold medals in the boys' 12 years and under 100m butterfly (1:07.92) and 50m backstroke (32.47), adding to his day one gold.
  • Victor Oketch won gold in the boys 15 to 16 years 100m butterfly with a time of 1:00.31.
  • Kenya dominated relay events, winning all four gold medals contested on the day, including in the girls' 14 years and under 200m medley relay with a time of 2:15.77.
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Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship

Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship

Kenya had a promising start at the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship in Nairobi, securing several gold medals on Day One despite strong competition from Uganda and Tanzania. The event, held at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, saw impressive performances from Kenyan swimmers across various categories.

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Friday 6:10 PMStandard Sports

Kenyan boxers ready to roar at Africa Zone Three event

Kenyan boxers ready to roar at Africa Zone Three event

The Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships are set to begin today with host nation Kenya fielding a strong contingent of 35 boxers across two teams, aiming for the overall title. Kenyan captain Elizabeth Andiego has urged her teammates to take every bout seriously in the highly anticipated competition at Kasarani Stadium’s Indoor Arena.

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The Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships are set to begin today with host nation Kenya fielding a strong contingent of 35 boxers across two teams, aiming for the overall title. Kenyan captain Elizabeth Andiego has urged her teammates to take every bout seriously in the highly anticipated competition at Kasarani Stadium’s Indoor Arena.

  • 14 countries and over 140 boxers are participating in the 10-day event in Nairobi.
  • Head coach Musa Benjamin confirmed that fielding two boxers in some weight categories provides valuable exposure for their athletes.
  • Kenya will have two IBA Star 3 Referee/Judges, Nelson Otieno and Samuel Obiero, officiating the championship.
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Key Highlights

Kenya had a promising start at the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship in Nairobi, securing several gold medals on Day One despite strong competition from Uganda and Tanzania. The event, held at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, saw impressive performances from Kenyan swimmers across various categories.

  • Kenya secured multiple gold medals on the first day of the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship.
  • Notable gold medalists included Neo Olengo (boys' 15-16 years 50m breaststroke), Duini Caffini (girls' 17+ years 50m breaststroke), and Lawrence Okumu (boys’ 14 and under 800m freestyle).
  • The afternoon events were briefly halted due to tensions at Kasarani Stadium following the body viewing of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, though competitions later resumed.