Flash, Bloko & the Gospel According to Cue Sticks

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From Left:Mwita, Feisal, Flash and Bloko at BVB Meru. Photo/Felix Kinyua 

There are friends who only remember you when they want to borrow fare. Then there are those rare friends for keeps—the kind who, when they call, you cancel Arsenal, Manchester, even your girlfriend’s movie night. Such a friend is none other than Aquadel’s CEO, Mr. Patrick Rungu, a.k.a. Bloko.


Now, Sundays are sacred for me. Normally, I barricade myself indoors like a retired monk—music in the background, a random movie playing, or passionately screaming “Pass the ball, Arteta!” whenever Arsenal is busy breaking my heart.


But this past Sunday, the script changed. A few minutes to 7pm, my phone lit up with that VIP ringtone I reserved for Bloko. If this man says “come,” you don’t ask questions. You just wear trousers, leave your supper unfinished, and run. Because Bloko never calls you to come discuss politics—this man means business.


So, Arsenal was benched (again), and I found myself at BVB Club. When I walked in, I didn’t expect a congregation of pool lovers packed like ushers on a crusade. Turns out, there was a pool tournament happening. Not Aquadel’s tournament—but some of the players were already sharpening their cues for Aquadel’s October showdown.


And guess who I bumped into? None other than Flash. The same Nairobi guy I’ve been throwing shade at in my blogs finally appeared. In flesh. In Meru.


Now, let me confess—before meeting him, I thought Flash was just another pool hustler with fake confidence. But the first thing I noticed was the imported cue sticks he carried. Wrapped in cases so sacred you’d think they contained Moses’ tablets. Brothers and sisters, this man did not come to play. He came with eternal life packed in leather.


When I finally got the chance to chat with him, I realised Flash is not just a cue stick warrior—he’s on a mission. The man wants to change the way young people view pool. Not gambling. Not idle corner vibing. But as a real sport—just like football and athletics—where talent can actually pay rent.


And to prove the point, the BVB tournament (organized by Gunen, salute!) had winners walking away with a cool 20k for first place, 15k for second, and 10k for third. Not coins. Serious money. Flash looked me in the eye and said, “This is just the beginning.”


The man has big dreams—he wants Meru youth to level up, join the Federation, and take pool to the international stage. And why not? Meru has already produced Baite, the EXO Timber champion now heading to represent Kenya in the African Pool Tournament. If that’s not proof, I don’t know what is.


Flash and his squad are even eyeing partnerships with Aquadel’s monthly tournaments. According to him, with serious investors (yes, club owners I hope you’re listening), pool could easily be a powerhouse sport creating jobs, networks, and opportunities. And he is ready to prove pool tables are not dens of crime, but launchpads for dreams.


Flash didn’t come alone—he had Feisal, his Isiolo brother, who already promised to show up for the mother of all battles on October 4th: Meru vs Nairobi’s Elite at Aquadel’s hyped tournament.


As I left BVB that night, I couldn’t help but smile. My guy Bloko had done it again—linking me with visionaries who truly want the best for the community. The kind of people who don’t just talk, but show up with imported cue sticks and big dreams.


So Flash and friends, we’ll meet on October 4th. And just so you know—your shiny sticks won’t scare my Mikocheni crew. We may not carry them in golden cases, but my brothers carry something stronger: raw stubbornness. And stubbornness, my friends, wins tournaments. Au sio?


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 Final Word


So mark your calendars—October 4th at Aquadel is not just another pool tournament. It’s Meru vs Nairobi’s Elite. Flash will be there, Feisal will be there, Baite is sharpening his shots, and Bloko is cooking something special for the day.


If you miss it, don’t blame me when you see the highlights trending and your friends posting selfies with imported cue sticks. Nairobi, don’t just talk—bring your best, because Meru is waiting.


See you at Aquadel’s Pool Tournament, October 4th. Come early, cheer loud, and maybe—just maybe—witness the day Mikocheni humbled the imported sticks.


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Special Shoutout


This fire is powered by Aquadel, the home of Meru’s biggest pool tournaments. Respect also to all sponsors and supporters investing in talent and keeping the cue sticks clicking. Without you, these dreams remain drafts.


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About the Author

Felix Kinyua is a Meru-born storyteller, satirist, and certified Arsenal sufferer. When he’s not dodging mjengo jobs or narrating poolside dramas, he writes blogs that mix humour, irony, and a pinch of village gossip to celebrate local talent and events.



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