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The men's para rafting team receiving their Gold medals from the United Rafting president Travel Tuesdays | Compiled by Emmanuel Njogu Wakio Kenya has stamped its authority on the African rafting scene after delivering a remarkable performance on the opening day of the 2026 World Rafting Championships , earning the title of African Rafting Champions 2026 . The first day of competition saw athletes take on the challenging Sprint Category , a high-speed discipline that tests precision, teamwork, strength, and the ability to navigate powerful rapids within the shortest possible time. Competing on home waters, Team Kenya showcased exceptional skill and determination, collecting an impressive medal haul that placed the country at the top of African rafting rankings. The Kenyan team secured four gold medals  in the African Rafting Championship across major categories, including: Men’s Overall Category(Team KEN 2) Women’s Overall Category(Team KEN 2) Mixed Overall Category(Team KEN 1) Par...

Team Kenya is making history in the sport of Rafting. The Kenyan flag continued to rise high at the 2026 World Rafting Championships as Team Kenya delivered another impressive performance on the second day of competition, adding more medals in the thrilling RX (Head-to-Head) category . Following a historic opening day that saw Kenya crowned African Rafting Champions 2026 after dominating the Sprint Category, the home team returned to the rapids with renewed determination, competing against some of the world’s best rafting teams. The RX category brought a different level of excitement as teams went head-to-head, testing their speed, tactical ability, teamwork, and river navigation skills in intense knockout-style races. In the World Rafting Cup , Team Kenya secured three major podium finishes, proving that the country can compete at the highest level of global rafting. Kenya's Rafting Federation President June poses for a photo with team Kenya medalists. The Kenyan team claimed: ...

  World Rafting President    Danilo Barmaz and Kenya Rafting Federation President arriving for the opening ceremony By Kinana Munene – Travel Tuesdays Sagana 8/07/2026 The roar of the river, the excitement of athletes, and the spirit of adventure filled the air as Kenya officially opened the 2026 World Rafting Championships at Rapids Camp, bringing the world’s top rafting talent to the heart of East Africa. For many Kenyans, white-water rafting remains a relatively new sport. However, as the championship flags went up along the scenic waters of the Sagana River , the country witnessed a defining moment — a chance to introduce millions to a sport that combines adrenaline, teamwork, nature, and international competition. The opening ceremony brought together global rafting leaders, athletes, county representatives, security teams, and the media to celebrate Kenya’s emergence as a destination capable of hosting world-class sporting events. World Rafting President  ...

integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Peacebuilding (PB). Travel Tuesdays with Kinana Munene Nairobi, 2nd April 2026. From March 30th to April 2nd, 2026, the serene setting of the Golden Tulip Hotel in Nairobi became a hub of dialogue, learning, and collaboration as stakeholders gathered for a transformative four-day training on the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Peacebuilding (PB). The conference brought together a diverse group of participants representing key institutions, including the Nairobi County Health Office, Probation Aftercare Service Partnerships Unit, Rural Women Peace Link, Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation, University of Nairobi, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, and multiple state departments including Gender and Affirmative Action, Children Services, and Correctional Services. Understanding the Nexus At the heart of the training was a shared objective: to deepen unde...

The Water sports haven  Endalo Campsite & Hotel  in Sagana There is a moment on the Sagana River when the raft pauses just briefly before the water drops away beneath you. The roar builds, paddles tighten in nervous anticipation, and then, suddenly, you are swallowed by white foam, spinning through the wild heart of Kenya’s most underrated adventure. Welcome to Sagana, where water is not just a resource, but a sport, a livelihood, and a growing frontier for Kenya’s tourism story. The Rise of River Sports in Kenya For decades, Kenya’s global image has been anchored in sweeping savannahs and iconic wildlife. But just 95 kilometres from Nairobi, another narrative is unfolding, one powered by rapids, adrenaline, and a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. The Sagana stretch of the Tana River has quietly evolved into East Africa’s premier inland water sports destination. Here, the river offers up to 16 kilometres of white-water action, with rapids reaching Grade V during...

The delegation led by Tourism Cs Hon Rebecca Miano, alongside her Jamaican counterpart Hon Edmund Bartlett.  By Kinana Munene Nairobi is once again in the global spotlight as it hosts the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre from 16th to 18th February 2026. The high-level gathering brings together tourism leaders, innovators, policymakers and investors from across the world to deliberate on the future of tourism resilience under the theme “Tourism Resilience in Action: From Crisis Response to Impactful Transformation.” For Travel Tuesdays, this week’s feature explores how the conference not only strengthens Kenya’s position as a leading travel destination but also highlights the country’s commitment to sustainable and resilient tourism. A Global Event with Local Impact Organised in partnership with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre , the conference underscores the growing importance of...