Makutano vs. The Elites: The Poolside Showdown Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Secretly Wants)

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Aquadel Representative awards one of the winners in the previous Tournament. Photo/Felix Kinyua. 

Ladies and gentlemen, lovers of chalk dust and straight shots—welcome to yet another epic chapter in the Aquadel Spring Water Pool Tournament Saga.


By now, you’ve surely heard the whispers. You’ve seen the posts. You’ve sipped the water. Aquadel has been busy—hydrating champions, nursing sore losers, and making sure every cue stick battle is worthy of the history books. First, there was Mikocheni’s base, where the tables shook and the crowd roared. Then Murugi’s, the mother of all tournaments, where cue sticks clashed under the watchful eye of Aquadel’s group Chairman Mr. Alex Muguna and the group’s CEO, Mr. Patrick Rungu—known in the streets (and possibly Interpol) as Bloko.


Those were glorious days. But today? Friends, today we raise the stakes. Because this time… we’ve gone National.


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The Invitation: Nairobi, This One’s for You


Now, allow us to turn our gaze toward the capital, where cousins and comrades reside—the Nairobi Elites. Yes, you. The name alone drips with prestige, ego, and a suspicious amount of self-confidence. (Mnajijua.)


And because Aquadel does everything with flair, we thought: why issue a simple WhatsApp text when we could throw down the gauntlet in the open? Why slip into your inbox quietly when we could blog it out boldly for the entire world to witness?


So here it is, written in digital ink and sealed with hydration:


Makutano officially challenges Nairobi’s Elite Squad to the next edition of the Aquadel Pool Tournament.


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 The Grand Setup


Here’s what’s on the table (pun intended):


* 16 participants.

* 8 drawn from the fire and grit of Makutano.

* 8 representing the polish and panache of Nairobi’s Elites.


The dates? Oh, we’re generous—we leave it to you. Anytime between now and October, you set the date, you choose the battleground. We’ll just show up with our cues, our confidence, and our bottles of Aquadel.


But don’t be fooled. The Makutano squad hasn’t been sitting idle. They’ve been practicing like warriors—missing shots, sinking some, and celebrating victories only they witnessed. They’re fired up, chalked up, and ready to play until the tables beg for mercy. Are they up to the challenge? That, dear Elites, is for you to find out.


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 What People Are (Allegedly) Saying


> “We don’t want to brag, but our chalk budget now rivals Nairobi County’s development fund.” – Anonymous Makutano Player.


> “Hydration is 90% of the game. The other 10%? Confidence. And Aquadel gives you both.” – Patrick ‘Bloko’ Rungu, CEO, Aquadel.


> “We’re not scared of Nairobi. Except traffic. And maybe rent.”– Makutano Team Captain.


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 A Friendly Word to the Elites


So, Nairobi Elites… are you practicing, or just polishing your sunglasses? Don’t let the name “Elite” fool us into thinking it’s just a branding strategy. Pool is not won by swagger alone.


This is your open challenge. Accept it right here, in the comments, where the internet will forever hold your receipts. Don’t make us send official messengers with drums, or worse—don’t make Makutano claim a default victory.


You know what they say: talk is cheap, but chalk is priceless.


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Why It Matters


Because it’s not just about the balls on the table. It’s about pride. It’s about who walks away with their head held high and who blames the “bad table” or the “crooked cue.” It’s about laughter, rivalry, and bragging rights that will echo through WhatsApp groups for months to come.


And above all, it’s about Aquadel—the one sponsor bold enough to fuel egos as much as it fuels hydration.


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Inshallah, let the games begin.

And remember: Don’t kill the messenger. Kill the eight-ball.


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 Sponsor’s Disclaimer


This event is proudly fueled by Aquadel Spring Water—hydration pure enough to quench thirst, bold enough to wash away your shame after a bad break.


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Makutano vs. The Elites: More than a game, less than world peace—but way more fun.


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About the Author


Felix Kinyua is a freelance journalist passionate about storytelling, culture, and community events. He writes with a blend of insight and creativity, capturing moments that connect people through shared experiences.


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