Makerere crowned swimming champions in East African University Games

Makerere University has emerged as the swimming champions in this year’s East African University Games, held at Maseno University in Kisumu, Kenya.

The swimming competitions concluded on Wednesday, with Makerere collecting an impressive total of 33 medals.

Ndejje University finished as first runners-up with 32 medals, followed by the United States International University of Nairobi with 31. The University of Nairobi secured 11 medals, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) managed 7, while other institutions trailed behind.

In the men’s categories, Makerere claimed 6 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals, totaling 18. The women’s categories contributed 2 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze, making up the remaining 15 medals.

Ndejje University closely followed Makerere with their tally of 32 medals, while the United States International University of Nairobi was a close third with 31. The University of Nairobi and MUBS rounded out the top five with 11 and 7 medals, respectively.

Last year, Makerere finished second overall with 68 medals—21 gold, 20 silver, and 27 bronze. This year’s strong showing in swimming alone demonstrates their determination to reclaim the overall championship.

According to Makerere University's sports tutor, Brian Miiro, the team is focused on ending the seven-season drought since their last overall trophy win in 2008. With this exceptional performance in swimming, they are optimistic about their chances of emerging as overall champions.