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Kenya to host Africa’s first-ever World Rafting World Cup Series

Kenya to host Africa’s first-ever World Rafting World Cup Series

Kenya is poised to make history as the first African nation to host a leg of the prestigious World Rafting World Cup Series, a milestone that signals the country’s growing ambition as a destination for world-class adventure sports and a new dawn for water sports on the continen..

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Kenya is set to make history by hosting Africa's first-ever World Rafting World Cup Series leg in Sagana from July 6 to 12, 2026, marking a significant milestone for adventure sports in Africa.

  • Over 40 countries and more than 1,500 participants are expected, including defending champions Portugal and former world champions Japan.
  • The event, supported by the Kenyan government and with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as the official media partner, will also feature the 2026 African Rafting Championship.
  • A 56-member national squad, selected through rigorous trials and trained under Italian head coach Zeno Martini, will represent Kenya.

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