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  President EL Mamoun Belabbas poses for a photo with the team Kenya medalists Kenya has announced its arrival on the global rafting stage after Team Kenya delivered a remarkable performance at the conclusion of the 2026 World Rafting Cup and African Rafting Championship held on home soil. The three-day international competition came to a thrilling close with the Slalom event , a discipline where precision, technical ability, teamwork, and river-reading skills determine success. Unlike the high-speed Sprint and RX (Head-to-Head) categories, Slalom tested the athletes’ mastery of the rapids as teams navigated through challenging gates while fighting against the power of the river. In the World Rafting Cup Slalom Category , Team Kenya once again proved its ability to compete among the world’s best. The Kenyan team secured: 🥉 Bronze Medal – Men’s Category 🥉 Bronze Medal – Women’s Category 🥈 Silver Medal – Para-Rafting Category The achievement added to Kenya’s growing reputation as...

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  ...