Kenyans shine during Naivasha shooting championship 2026

NAIVASHA, Kenya – Kenya’s top sharpshooters have claimed victories in the just-concluded Naivasha shooting competition 2026.

Ibrahim Ndung’u claimed the Production Division title after delivering a spectacular display on the field of speed, precision and nerves of steel as the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Level III Handgun & Pistol Calibre Carbine (PCC) championship concluded.

Ndun’u cemented his fit as the country’s finest practical shooter at Naivasha’s Hado shooting range during the weekend.

He faced off against other participants in the IPCS President’s medals race, which is one of Kenya’s biggest shooting competitions of the year 2026.

Kenyan Morris Mureithi dominated the Production Optics category. Issa Issa took top honours in the Open Division while Geoffrey Pesa triumphed in the PCC Division.

Other participants included Pravir Vohra, who emerged victorious in the fiercely contested Standard Division, and South African Johan Otto, who shone in the Optics Division.

The coveted High Lady title went to Agatha Muchiri of the Kenya Defence Forces after another impressive performance.

Held under the Kenya Sports Shooting Federation (KSSF), the championship brought together competitors from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Prisons Service, General Service Unit and Civilian Clubs.

“This year’s event has gone a notch higher, showcasing the growing depth, resilience and professionalism of practical shooting in Kenya” said the organisers of the competition in a statement seen by news9.africa.

“There was no room for hesitation or any miss as the competitors raced against both time and the target. The winners have greatly reflected the depth of talent on display,” they added.

The 4-day action attracted over 60 elite competitors drawn from civilian clubs, international teams and Kenya’s disciplined services, tackling 18 demanding courses of fire designed to push every aspect of competitive shooting to the limit.

With another successful championship complete, focus shifts to the next IPSC Level III Handgun championship scheduled for November at the famous Bamburi Rifle Club in Mombasa.