MERU DAILY

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...

Aquadel Auto Carwash and Spa located at Gakurine a few metres from Meru-Ruiri Junction. Photo/Aquadel By the time Kenyans wrap up Jamhuri Day celebrations, the country automatically shifts gears. From patriotic to party mode. December has only one agenda: eat, drink, travel to ushago, repeat. And in the middle of this beautiful chaos, I found myself doing what every responsible adult pretends to do—washing the car. But not just anywhere. I was back at Aquadel’s Carwash and Auto Spa, a few metres from Meru–Ruiri Junction, where “carwash” is merely a suggestion, not the main event. Let me be very clear, my people—Aquadel does not disappoint. This is not one of those places where you sit on a plastic chair, stare at your dusty car, and question your life choices. No. This is where your car gets pampered while you get entertained, hydrated, and spiritually restored by good vibes. And because December must December, Aquadel has decided that washing cars alone is not enough. They are lining ...

Aquadel's New Carwash located at Gakurine Meru, 200M from Maua-Isiolo Junction. Photo/Aquadel. Watu wangu! Today I officially turn thirty-something. Yes, that mysterious age where you start saying “I’m still young at heart” while Googling back pain remedies. So, happy birthday to me!  And as is tradition, birthday presents or a little M-Pesa love are highly encouraged — the line is alive and well: 0704565790. But today isn’t about me. The day after Tomorrow is. On Saturday, October 11th, after Mazingira Day — and it’s all about something bigger, cleaner, and greener: the brand new Aquadel Auto Spa Carwash. --- A Mission Rooted in Change Now, if you know Aquadel Springs Drinking Water, you know these folks don’t just quench thirst — they quench ideas. This time, they’ve truly gone beyond expectations. They’ve launched a bold mission to plant 100,000 trees by this date next year. And to begin with, this Saturday we will plant 100 trees at the carwash.  Because, let’s face it, tr...

Aquadel Pool Tournament Contestants Pose for a group picture.  Photo/Felix Kinyua. Ladies and gentlemen, gather round. I’ve written words for weddings, covered chaos, and even described a goat auction once — but never in my long, word-filled life have I been speechless. Yet this month’s Aquadel Pool Tournament did the impossible: it shut me up. I tried to write about it the next morning, but even my keyboard refused to cooperate. My mind said “poetic justice,” but my heart whispered, “bro, we got humiliated.” --- The Calm Before the Cue Storm At exactly 5PM — not a minute later, because Aquadel doesn’t do “African timing” — I strolled into the New Aquadel Auto Spa Carwash at Gakurine, a few meters from the Maua–Isiolo junction. What I found there was less of a carwash and more of a movie set. You’d think Netflix was filming The Fast and the Curious: Meru Drift . And right there, the mighty Nairobi Elite had already set up camp — sharp, slick, and dangerous in red. Our local heroes ...