Kenya Nationals 2025

The tables inside the Shree Lohana Mahajan Mandal were filled with the steady rhythm of twisting plastic and the quick reset of digital timers. As the morning rounds got underway in Nairobi, Kenya, the hall brought together solvers who had made extensive journeys alongside local standouts eager to test themselves against the clock. On November 22, 2025, the venue served as the focal point for regional speedcubing, drawing participants across borders to compete on a single day of high-stakes solves.

Travel defined the gathering just as much as the brackets themselves. Competitors made their way from across Nairobi, the wider region, and overseas nations including Japan, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Mauritius, and the United Kingdom. For those journeying thousands of miles to reach this WCA competition, the single-day schedule demanded instant readiness across ten packed rounds. Kenya Nationals 2025 gathered 38 competitors across eight official events, proving that distance is no barrier for dedicated cubers seeking top-tier competition.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube contest delivered sharp drama across two rounds of play, with 37 competitors attempting to earn a spot in the final round. Yukinobu Tsukioka of Japan took the title with a winning average of 10.57 seconds, backed by a quick 7.92 best single. Myles Kinyita of Kenya pressed hard throughout the final, taking second place with a 10.88 average, while Jason Kipkurui earned third place with an 11.89 mark. The 3x3 results demonstrated how closely matched the top tier was at the finish.

Tsukioka added another gold in 3x3x3 One-Handed, claiming first place among 19 entrants with an average of 23.71 seconds and a single of 21.16. Hymme Owendo finished as runner-up on a 26.61 average, followed by Jason Kipkurui in third at 29.85. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Imani Ritho took top honours after navigating two rounds against 24 competitors, winning with a decisive 3.72 average and posting a 3.07 best single. Teddy Mbingo secured second with 5.47, while Ethan Kiplimo followed in third at 5.74.

Beyond the podium places, the heart of the cubing competition was visible in the dramatic progression across the tournament tables. Ethan Kaigua Jabali delivered massive gains, taking fifth in Pyraminx with an 8.17 in his first official attempt, while dropping his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 25.95, which was 61.8 percent faster than his prior 1:07.91 mark, and lowering his one-handed best by 28 percent to 59.93. Ryan Rureri entered six events, finishing fifth in Megaminx with a personal best of 3:40.99, an improvement of 46.4 percent, alongside a 32.3 percent cut on 4x4x4 Cube to 3:16.99 and a first attempt at Skewb of 17.31.

First-time solves and personal milestones continued throughout the roster. International traveller Lehel Lipták of Hungary took on four events, completing his first attempts in Pyraminx at 18.92, 2x2x2 Cube at 16.74, and one-handed at 2:28.66. Ilan Muttur of Mauritius registered a first attempt in Pyraminx of 16.76 and lowered his Rubik's Cube best to 23.98, a 34 percent drop. Sweden's Leonardo Tilli Blomhammar chopped his 2x2x2 mark by 47.4 percent down to 5.39 and improved his 3x3x3 solve by 37.7 percent to 20.17. Lisa Wambui finished fifth in the main event with a new 9.73 single, 37.7 percent faster than before, while Marvel Lio shaved 33.8 percent off his one-handed mark with a 44.83. Debutant Len Kitulu Mulwa took on three disciplines, recording a 17.96 on 2x2x2, 41.68 on 3x3x3, and 3:12.56 in 4x4x4 Cube.

The larger puzzles showcased fine control and technical stamina. In 4x4x4 Cube, Myles Kinyita secured first place with an average of 50.31 seconds and a best single of 46.95, finishing ahead of Eman Kabiru at 55.77 and Derick Bundi at 58.10. Kelvin Githiari Waturi dominated the extended solves, winning the 5x5x5 Cube in 2:04.17 with a single of 1:58.54, ahead of Kabiru at 2:44.41 and Prince Emmanuel at 3:07.45. Waturi also captured the Megaminx crown with a 1:15.37 average, holding off Kabiru's close 1:16.11 and Jeremy Obwino's 3:18.23.

The short-format hardware brought out explosive turns on the side tables. Eman Kabiru captured the Skewb title with an 8.45 average and a 6.64 single, leading Prince Emmanuel at 9.30 and Kelvin Githiari Waturi at 10.11. In Pyraminx, Kyle Punguh Misigo claimed the win on a 5.87 average, joined on the podium by Amrik Singh Chana at 8.09 and Kabiru at 8.12. Across the tournament, Kenyan competitors claimed 22 podium places while Japan secured two, highlighting both domestic depth and international flair.

With ten rounds completed in a single action-packed day, Kenya Nationals 2025 delivered memorable moments across every bracket. Solvers packed their cube bags and prepared for their journeys home, having tested their skills against a broad field in Nairobi. The success of the 2025 speed cubing meet set a clear baseline of excellence, pointing toward even faster times and wider participation as the community looks ahead to the next season of competition.