Team Kenya Continues Medal Charge as RX Category Delivers More Glory at 2026 World Rafting Championships

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:

  • 🥉 Bronze Medal – Men’s Category

  • 🥉 Bronze Medal – Women’s Category

  • 🥈 Silver Medal – Para Rafting Category

The achievement marked another important milestone for Kenya as local athletes went against international competitors and demonstrated their growing presence on the global rafting stage.

At the continental level, Team Kenya once again showed why it remains the team to beat, collecting an impressive medal tally in the African Rafting Championship RX Category.

Kenya secured:

🏅 Two Gold Medals

  • Men’s Category

  • Women’s Category

🏅 One Gold Medal

  • Para Rafting Category

🥈 Two Silver Medals

  • Mixed Category

  • Women’s Category

🥉 Three Bronze Medals

  • Men’s Category

  • Women’s Category

  • Mixed Category

The outstanding performance further cemented Kenya’s position as a powerhouse in African rafting and highlighted the depth of talent within the national team.

The continued success of Team Kenya at the championships is more than just a medal celebration. It represents the rapid growth of rafting as a competitive sport and an emerging tourism attraction in the country.

The championship has placed destinations such as Sagana on the global adventure map, showcasing Kenya’s ability to combine sports, nature, and tourism to create unforgettable experiences.

As athletes prepare for the remaining categories, expectations remain high that Team Kenya will continue flying the national flag with pride and inspire a new generation of rafters.

The 2026 World Rafting Championships are proving that Kenya’s rivers are not only beautiful natural resources but also arenas where champions are made.

Travel Tuesdays — Compiled by Emmanuel Njogu
Bringing you Kenya’s travel, adventure, and destination stories.

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