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Kenya Aquatics

Kenya’s national aquatics body, formerly the Kenya Swimming Federation, which states that it was registered as a society on 20 December 2000 and is recognised as the national federation by World Aquatics.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Registered20 December 2000, as a society under Certificate No. E344, per Kenya Aquatics[1]
BaseMoi International Sports Center, per Kenya Aquatics[2]
International federationWorld Aquatics, which Kenya Aquatics states recognises it as the national federation[1]
Continental bodyAfrica Aquatics, which lists Kenya among its affiliates in Zone 3[4]
PresidentTeddy Wamunyu, as listed by Kenya Aquatics (October 2026)[3]

What is Kenya Aquatics?

Kenya Aquatics, “formerly known as the Kenya Swimming Federation”, is the national aquatics body of Kenya.[1] It describes itself as “the recognized national body with the sole jurisdiction and responsibility” for the “administration, governance, management and control of Aquatic Sports in Kenya”.[2] It states that it has “full legal personality and continuing existence independent of any changes in its membership” or office bearers.[1]

What does Kenya Aquatics govern or do?

Kenya Aquatics lists its disciplines as swimming, open water swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, diving and high diving.[1] Its stated mission includes providing “a comprehensive and inclusive aquatic sports framework” so that athletes can “achieve their highest potential”, together with promoting health and wellness through swimming.[2] Its vision statement refers to alignment “with the global standards of World Aquatics and Africa Aquatics”.[2]

When was Kenya Aquatics founded and where is it based?

Kenya Aquatics states that it was “registered as a Society on 20 December 2000 pursuant to Certificate No. E344” issued by the Registrar of Societies on the same date (File SOC/531).[1] It was previously named the Kenya Swimming Federation.[1] Its About page gives its location as the Moi International Sports Center.[2]

How is Kenya Aquatics recognised?

World Aquatics. Kenya Aquatics states on its home page that it is recognised as the national federation by World Aquatics and by Africa Aquatics.[1]

Africa Aquatics. The affiliates page of Africa Aquatics lists Kenya among its affiliates in Zone 3.[4]

Officers. Kenya Aquatics lists Teddy Wamunyu as President, Collins Marigiri as General Secretary and Thomas Muli as Treasurer (October 2026).[3]

What does Kenya Aquatics organise?

The results section of the Kenya Aquatics site lists recent competitions, among them the Kenya National Masters SC Swimming Championship on 11 April 2026 at Bandari Maritime Academy, the MCSA Junior Swimming Championships on 28 March 2026 at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, and the NCSA Age Group Swimming Championships (Level 3) on 27 February 2026 at Kiota School in Nairobi.[1]

Who are its members?

The Members menu of the Kenya Aquatics site has sections for its committee, athletes and clubs, and its About page features county clubs for Kiambu, Kakamega, Nairobi and Kisumu.[2] Its home page advertises “5k+” athletes (as shown in October 2026).[1] Its committee includes two vice-presidents, a deputy secretary general, executive members, a co-opted committee member and a co-opted legal counsel.[3]

References

  1. Kenya Aquatics — official website (home page). Accessed 2026-10-14.
  2. Kenya Aquatics — About Us. Accessed 2026-10-14.
  3. Kenya Aquatics — Committee. Accessed 2026-10-14.
  4. Africa Aquatics — Affiliates. Accessed 2026-10-14.