Sara Mose in action at the at  recent  training session/HANDOUT

Kenyan swimmer Sara Mose says her experience at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Junior and Senior Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, has motivated her to chase more success in future competitions.

Mose enhanced her reputation as one of Kenya’s rising swimming stars after clinching two silver medals at the continental championships.
The Fithub Aquatics swimmer delivered a standout performance in the women’s 100m freestyle, clocking a personal best of 57.49 seconds to set a new national record.
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She also impressed in the women’s 50m freestyle, where she posted 25.89 seconds to finish second behind Uganda’s Gloria Muzito, who won gold in 25.35 to claim her second title of the championships.
Reflecting on the championships, Mose said the experience and medals had boosted her confidence ahead of upcoming competitions.
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“I’m delighted with the medals and the experience gives me a strong foundation to keep improving and challenge for more in the coming events. Credit to my coaching team and everyone who has supported me to get this far,” said Mose.
The Poland-based swimmer last competed at the World Championships in Singapore in July last year, where she recorded a personal best of 25.96 seconds in the girls’ 50m freestyle.
Meanwhile, USA-based Haniel Kudwoli added to Kenya’s medal tally after winning bronze in the men’s 50m breaststroke.
Kudwoli set a new national record of 28.62 seconds in a race won by Madagascar’s Jonathan Harivony in 28.30, while South Africa’s Oliva Nicolas Lange took silver in 28.40.
Kenya finished seventh overall with three medals at the five-day championship. Egypt topped the standings with 23 medals — 11 gold, six silver and six bronze — ahead of Algeria and South Africa.
Kenya Aquatics technical director Omar Omari praised the team’s performance, saying it reflected the progress made in recent years.
“It shows that the structures and commitment that have been put in place over the last couple of years are paying off. We are heading in the right direction in terms of preparation and performance,” said Omari.
Attention will now shift to the Kenya Aquatics Long Course National Swimming Championships scheduled for May 29-31 at Kasarani in Nairobi.
The swimming calendar also includes the Africa Aquatics Zone 4 Open Water Swimming Championships in Mauritius in June and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July.