It has been a thrilling and highly successful Term 1 for the Strathmore School swimming team. From local sub-county showdowns to the grand stage of the National Championships, our boys have consistently proven that hard work, discipline, and a true sportsman’s spirit yield remarkable rewards. Whether in Primary, Junior, or Senior School, the Strathmore Sharks have shone bright across the country.
Here is the comprehensive breakdown of how our swimming stars performed across all tiers this term.
1. Junior School: The Unstoppable March to the Top
The Junior School swimming team (Grade 9) launched their campaign with a powerful message at the Dagoretti North Sub-County Finals held at Lavington Primary on 5th March 2026. Aiming to book tickets for the regional rounds, our boys swept the competition:
- David Wachira and Osaze Gitonga secured critical qualifications in the Freestyle Relay and Medley Relay respectively.
- Individual dominance was on full display with Nathan Ngugi (100m Backstroke), Lukka Namulanda (100m Butterfly), Michael Kathambana (50m & 100m Breaststroke), Gabriel Sakwa (50m Butterfly, 50m & 100m Backstroke), Ryan Mukoto (200m Individual Medley, 50m & 100m Breaststroke), and Mathew Njogu (100m Backstroke) all winning their slots.
Moving forward as part of the regional cluster on 18th March 2026, the boys dove into the Nairobi West Sub-Region Finals at PCEA Booth Girls School. Maintaining their momentum, Nathan Ngugi, Lukka Namulanda, Michael Kathambana, Gabriel Sakwa, Ryan Mukoto, and Mathew Njogu forcefully booked their places for the county stage.
At the high-stakes Nairobi County Finals held at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium on 25th March 2026, the pressure was immense. Our boys joined forces to represent the county team, yielding breathtaking top-tier finishes.
This exceptional journey culminated at the National arena during the KJSSA Swimming Championship (April 2026), where they powered the Nairobi Region Junior School team to a 1st Place Overall Combined Team Title with a massive 196 points! Individual national highlights included:
- Ryan Mukoto: Blazed to a Silver medal in the Boys 100m IM (1:14.12) and a Bronze medal in the Boys 50m Breaststroke (39.11) , alongside a strong 4th place finish in the 100m Breaststroke (1:22.14).
- Mathew Njogu: Swam a magnificent race to bag a Silver medal in the Boys 100m Backstroke with a stellar time of 1:17.93 and clinched Silver in the Boys 100m Freestyle (1:05.87).
- Michael Kathambana: Earned a brilliant Silver medal in the Boys 50m Breaststroke (37.60) and finished a close 2nd in the 100m Breaststroke (1:22.56).
- Gabriel Sakwa: Took home a fighting Bronze medal in the Boys 100m Backstroke (1:18.06) and secured 4th place nationally in the 50m Backstroke (35.01).
2. Senior School: Excellence at the Elite Level
Our Senior School swimmers (Form 3 and Grade 10) matched their younger peers unit-for-unit in poise and speed. On 15th March 2026, the team took over the Senior School Nairobi Region Finals at Brookhouse School, Karen.
Representing Strathmore; the contingent included Justin Kariuki, Jabari Areri, Muriithi Mwangi, Abel Kimani, Aidan Muiga, Samuel Kariuki and Vianney Maema. Emerging above an elite field, two standout Grade 10 swimmers earned prestigious selection to represent Nairobi County at the National Finals:
Arthur Munyiri & Gilad Kirimi Both qualified through a highly competitive second selection after spectacular individual performances, finishing as runners-up in the grueling 50m and 100m Backstroke events.
At the National Championship Finals held at the Aga Khan School in Kisumu (9th–10th April 2026), Arthur and Gilad faced off against the fastest secondary school athletes in Kenya. They pushed their limits to the maximum, with Arthur Munyiri achieving a phenomenal 4th-place national finish in both the 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke. Gilad Kirimi matched this incredible feat by securing 4th place nationally in the 100m Backstroke.
3. Primary School: Champions of Fitkonnect Gala in Term 2
The future of Strathmore swimming is undoubtedly secure, thanks to a masterclass performance by our Primary School boys at the Fitkonnect Swimming Gala.
Diving into the competition with boundless energy, our junior-most squad completely overwhelmed the field to be crowned the Overall 1st Runner-Up Team! The boys brought home a mountain of hardware, finishing with an awe-inspiring final medal tally:
- 20 Gold Medals
- 18 Silver Medals
- 17 Bronze Medals
Congratulations to all our swimmers!
