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Fans follow the Arsenal Vs PSG, UEFA Champions League final at the Watch Party Event organised by Aquadel Carwash and Auto Spa. Photo/Felix Kinyua.  There comes a time in every Arsenal fan's life when reality arrives, sits you down, pours itself a cup of tea and says, "My friend, it is time we talk." That moment arrived for me three days ago. The pain was so severe, so emotionally expensive, that it took me exactly seventy-two hours to recover enough strength to write this article. Three days. Three complete days. Jesus resurrected in three days. I resurrected from Arsenal's latest Champions League heartbreak in exactly the same period. Coincidence? I think not. The banter has been merciless. WhatsApp groups became crime scenes. Facebook turned into a public court where Arsenal fans were prosecuted without legal representation. Even people who spent the entire season asking whether offside is a type of transport suddenly became football experts. Manchester United fans...

Meru Team displays their trophy after winning the Aquadel Sponsored Pool Tournament at Aquadel’s Carwash and Auto Spa. Photo/Felix Kinyua. Happy Labour Day weekend, dear readers. I won’t insult you by asking how your weekend was—because, frankly, it probably wasn’t anywhere near mine. And now that the hangover has respectfully vacated your system, allow me to explain why. After what felt like a national waiting period (kuwachocha for centuries), Aquadel’s Pool Table Tournament finally happened. And if you missed it—my friend—today will be a difficult day for you. Not because of anything you did, but because of everything you didn’t experience. You see, Aquadel events are like petrol in today’s economy—rare, valuable, and when they show up, everybody scrambles. The Arrival Pool lovers casually chill as they wait for the tournament to begin. Photo/Felix Kinyua. I pulled up at Aquadel’s Carwash and Auto Spa slightly past 5 PM, thinking I was fashionably late. Rookie mistake. The place was...

Fans following a game at a previous Edition of Aquadel’s Pool Tournament. PHOTO/Felix Kinyua. As a dependable Meru-based freelance journalist (read: permanently busy and selectively available), my calendar is usually tighter than a drum at a church fundraiser. The only loophole in this madness is the occasional escape to Makutano’s backstreets—yes, the unofficial headquarters of stories, characters, and the sacred art of mushene ya Meru. Before you ask, yes—everything I do there is strictly legal. I just happen to meet very interesting people in very interesting places. Don’t act surprised. Makutano is the capital of Meru, whether Google Maps agrees or not. Now, because of this ever-demanding schedule, many events pass me by unnoticed. That was until I discovered Aquadel’s Pool Table Tournaments—the one event that refuses to be ignored. And judging by how they sell out faster than cheap plots in Timau, I’m clearly not the only one paying attention. Let me paint the picture for you. Aqu...

Participants at a past Aquadel sponsored Pool Tournament. Photo/Felix Kinyua . Ladies and gentlemen… hayawi hayawi huwa. And as always, when Meru decides something is coming back, it doesn’t knock—it just arrives. After the festive season where discipline took annual leave and budgets were treated like suggestions, Meru’s biggest pool tournament is back—courtesy of Aquadel Drinking Water, Thorn Expeditions, and now Mann Insurance… because clearly, things have escalated. And if you are still thinking this is just another event you can skip and later say “nitacheki highlights,” my friend, this is how people miss history and end up listening to exaggerated versions in WhatsApp groups. From Thuci to Ntonyiri, this is no longer just a tournament. This is where confidence is tested, reputations are negotiated, and now… trophies are involved. Yes. A trophy. Meaning this thing has officially moved from “mchezo ya weekend” to “legacy issues.” Let us first revisit what still pains some people qu...

  A Player takes a shot at a previous pool showdown. Photo/Felix Kinyua Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves — because this Saturday, November 15th, 2025 , starting at 3PM all tarmacked, murram, and dusty roads lead to one sacred destination: Murugi’s Base, just a few metres from the former DCI boss’s residence. Don’t worry, no investigations here — only good vibes, cold drinks, and plenty of action on the pool tables. The Battle of the Cue Sticks This isn’t your usual ka-base pool tournament. This is the Meru Pool Premier League, the showdown of all showdowns. On one side, eight cue-wielding warriors from Mikocheni Makutano are sharpening their shots. On the other, eight homegrown legends from Murugi’s Base are ready to defend their territory with precision, pride, and a touch of mischief. And what’s at stake? A smooth Ksh 5,000 for the winner, Ksh 4,000 for the first runner-up, and Ksh 3,000 for third place. Honestly, if you’ve ever dreamed of making fast money without join...