Bodybuilding
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IronFit Classic Returns for 2026 with New Somali Men's Physique Category
Just four months after cancelling the 2025 edition, IronFit Classic announces a February 2026 return with a groundbreaking Somali Men's Physique category in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Can community-focused bodybuilding succeed where traditional sponsorship models failed?
Mr 001 2025 Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
As the only local bodybuilding show held in 2025, Mr 001 exposed persistent organisational weaknesses in Kenyan bodybuilding, including delays, athlete welfare issues, and missing categories.
The 3 Supplements Gachau Njoroge Still Swears By After 10+ Years of Lifting
Gachau Njoroge has tried almost everything the fitness world offers. But after more than a decade in the game, his most trusted supplements are surprisingly simple. In this interview, he breaks down the three basics he refuses to drop.
Can We Go Back to the Gym Culture and Community?
A personal reflection on how gym culture in Kenya has evolved from a supportive brotherhood to a more self-absorbed environment, and a call to restore the values of respect, sharing, and community.
Five of the Best Gyms in Nairobi: Equipment, Prices, and What to Expect in 2025
Looking for a gym in Nairobi? Here's a breakdown of the city's best-equipped gyms, what they cost, and what you can expect.
2026 Mr. Olympia Qualification Rules: New Point System
Only top 25 athletes in the point standings per division will qualify for Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, and Wellness, slashing Mr. Olympia competitors from 60-70+ to around 33 through a new point-based system.
IronFit Classic 2025 Cancelled, Just a Month After Being Rescheduled
IronFit Classic 2025 becomes the latest casualty in Kenya's struggling bodybuilding scene. With the MMEA also cancelled, Mr. 001 remains the only major competition.
MR 001 Bodybuilding Show 2025 set for December 12-13 in Mombasa Kenya
Kenya's biggest bodybuilding show returns to Mombasa at Coast Gymkhana Club Ground Dec 12–13, 2025. KES 2.5M prize pool, 10 categories including new Masters Men division, and athletes from 54 countries. Black Friday ticket sale now live.
IronFit Classic 2025 Returns: Rescheduled to December 6 in Nairobi with KES 2 Million Prize Pool Target
IronFit Classic returns after 4-year hiatus, rescheduled to December 6 at Nairobi's Museum Hill Auditorium. The event targets a KES 2 million prize pool, 200+ athletes, and wide media coverage. **UPDATE: Event has been cancelled due to economic challenges.**
Omena 6000: Ingredients, Price, & Availability
Meet Omena 6000: the locally sourced, affordable mass gainer created by Kenyan bodybuilders
Mr & Miss East Africa Bodybuilding Contest Cancelled
The region's biggest bodybuilding event slated for December has been cancelled—likely due to behind‑the‑scenes challenges.