Naivasha's Hado shooting range hosted Kenya's premier IPSC Level III Handgun and Pistol Calibre Carbine (PCC) Championship over four intense days, attracting more than 60 skilled marksmen and women.

The competition featured 18 challenging courses designed to test precision, speed, and composure. Participants came from civilian shooting clubs, international teams, and Kenya's disciplined services such as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Prisons Service, and the General Service Unit.

The event was organised under the Kenya Sports Shooting Federation (KSSF) and highlighted the rising standards of practical shooting in Kenya.

Division Winners

  • Production Division: Ibrahim Ndung'u
  • Standard Division: Pravir Vohra
  • Optics Division: Johan Otto (South Africa)
  • Production Optics: Morris Mureithi
  • Open Division: Issa Issa
  • PCC Division: Geoffrey Pesa
  • High Lady Title: Agatha Muchiri (Kenya Defence Forces)

Organisers praised the increased competitiveness and professionalism displayed, noting the absence of any margin for error amid the intense race against time and targets. They described the event as a significant step forward compared to previous years.

With the Naivasha championship concluded, focus now shifts to the upcoming IPSC Level III Handgun Championship scheduled for November at the Bamburi Rifle Club in Mombasa.