How a Carwash in Gakurine Turned into a Pool Battle Royale – The Aquadel Way

Aquadel’s CEO Mr Patrick Rungu AKA Bloko Awards Hassan Kiptoo the winner of the night as Mutembei watches on. Photo/Felix Kinyua.

I love surprises, honestly I do. Especially those that come wrapped in a way that not only shocks you but also sprinkles blessings on the community.

This past Saturday, Gakurine-Meru was ambushed with one of those delightful shocks. Because when Aquadel moves, it’s never business as usual. These people don’t just do things—they do things in a very, very different way.

Boy oh boy, if you know Bloko—the CEO himself—you already know what I mean. This man doesn’t just sit in an office. He leads from the front, sleeves rolled up, showing by example. And so, like a proper general, he marched to Gakurine to check on the progress of Aquadel’s new project: Aquadel Auto Spa Carwash.

Yes, you heard that right. A carwash. But not just soap and water—this is another avenue to give young people jobs and to polish the cars of Meru until they shine like politicians during campaign season.

And guess what? While Bloko was checking things out, he met the youth and—like the generous commander of vibes he is—he decided to spark things up. An impromptu pool tournament was declared at Fun Complex. Entry free. Rules simple. Knockout style. And before you could say “racking the balls,” twelve young gladiators were battling it out over the green table.

Mutuma Mukaria, the owner of the premises, couldn’t stop grinning. “Today, Aquadel has helped me make more money than usual,” he told me. And from the way he was beaming, I swear if Aquadel promised him an airport at Gakurine, he’d have already started clearing land.

Meanwhile, Mutembei the electrician, who was busy fixing lights at the carwash, also tried his luck at the table. Let’s just say… he got “short-circuited” by the students. Game over before his tools even cooled.

On the sidelines, Aquadel’s Plant Manager, Mr. Oliver Muyela, leaned in to whisper about their shiny new technology—“Full reversal osmosis,” he called it. I don’t know about you, but the way he said it made me believe Aquadel water is not just the cleanest in the region, it could probably baptize you and cure heartbreak at the same time.

At the end of the night, the dust (and chalk powder) settled. Kiptoo Hassan emerged champion after a nail-biting final against Spiro, winning 2-1. Amoh bagged third place. They scooped Ksh 500, 300, and 200 respectively—which in student language translates to chapati for a week, WiFi bundles, and maybe one proper date if you play your cards right.

But wait—it didn’t end there. The three finalists automatically earned a spot on the Meru team that will face Nairobi’s “Elite” in the mother of all pool tournaments on October 4th. With over 25k on the line, the bragging rights alone are priceless.

So, as you polish your cue sticks and rehearse your pool shots, just remember: when Aquadel says something big is coming, you already know… it’s never empty talk. And of course, as bloggers, tutakuwa hapa kuchatisha kama kawaida.

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About the Author

Felix Kinyua is a freelance journalist and storyteller from Meru who enjoys turning everyday events into juicy tales with a dash of satire and humour. When he’s not writing, he’s probably watching Arsenal struggle or dodging ‘landlord drama.’