The 2025 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Squash Tournament came to a thrilling close on April 25, 2025, at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Squash Court, with Major Tonny Mwenda of DHQ emerging as the overall champion in the Main Cup category.
The annual event, which began on April 22, brought together 30 participants drawn from the three KDF Services and Ministry of Defence civilian staff.
Conducted in a single-elimination format, the tournament featured three categories: the Main Cup, Shield Cup, and Plate Cup.
Colonel George Ole Katumpe finished as the Main Cup runner-up, while Major Denis Kairemia from Headquarters Kenya Army claimed victory in the Shield Cup final against Combat Engineer Brigade Commander, Brigadier Victor Mburu.
The Plate Cup was won by Mr. Daniel Ouma, a civilian staff member from Moi Airbase, who overcame the tournament director, Colonel Samson Kasura, Commander Kenya Army Corps of Signals, in a gripping match.
The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, an avid squash player, officiated the finals and presided over the closing ceremony.
In his remarks, he praised the players for their resilience, energy, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
He highlighted the value of the tournament in boosting cardiovascular health, mental resilience, and overall operational readiness.
Special recognition was given to Colonel Simon Buuri of Moi Air Base for organizing the tournament and to Warrant Officer Class II Elias Oluoch of Moi Air Base for his outstanding participation.
The Commander Combat Engineer Brigade expressed gratitude to the Army Commander for supporting the event and proposed making it a quarterly activity to keep personnel consistently fit and engaged.
Lt Gen Tarus encouraged more officers and service members to embrace squash, noting the impressive turnout and enthusiasm displayed during the competition.
