Athletes from around the world are competing in the 2026 World Rafting Cup on Kenya's Tana River, with races taking place in the town of Sagana in Kirinyaga County, north of the capital, Nairobi.
The competition, which runs from 5 to 12 July, is being held on the Sagana section of the Tana River, one of the international rafting courses used for the event.
Teams from several countries, including Italy, Burundi, the Czech Republic, Japan, Morocco, Nigeria and Uganda, are taking part in the tournament, which brings together elite rafters to compete across multiple disciplines.
The World Rafting Cup is one of the sport's major international events, showcasing technical skill and teamwork on challenging whitewater courses.
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