Nairobi

Fitness, gyms, and wellness in Nairobi.

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A person holding a glass jar of homemade kombucha with a SCOBY culture
Nutrition

Kombucha in Kenya: Where to Buy, How to Brew, Risks, and Benefits

Kombucha is the easiest probiotic drink you can make at home. Here is where to buy it in Kenya, how to brew your own, what the risks are, and what the science actually says about its benefits.

Desmond Karani
Entrance of VMX Fitness gym at Village Market mall in Nairobi
Gyms

How Much Does a Gym Membership Cost in Kenya?

Gym membership in Kenya starts from KES 3,500 outside Nairobi and at least KES 5,000 in the capital. Problem is price does not always reflect quality.

Desmond Karani
GPX route map of the Vienna Loop in Karen, Nairobi, tracing Karen Plains Road, Begonia Drive, Farah Road and Forest View Road
Marathons

Where to Go for a Run in Nairobi: Vienna Loop in Karen

Vienna Loop in Karen is one of Nairobi's best-kept running secrets: a quiet, safe 3.5km public road circuit that grew organically from one runner's practical route into a venue for organised races.

Desmond Karani
Body Fuel Fitness Championship 2026 poster announcing October 10 event at Sarit Centre
News

Body Fuel Fitness Championship 2026: KES 400,000 Top Prize, Highest in Kenyan Bodybuilding

Body Fuel Fitness Championship 2026 is set for October 10 at Sarit Centre in Nairobi, a major reprieve for bodybuilders in a local scene still reeling from recent cancellations and financial strain.

Desmond Karani
IronFit Classic Bodybuilding Championship poster for February 14, 2026
News

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?

Desmond Karani
Nairobi city skyline showing urban sprawl with hazy air quality conditions
Health

The Hidden Cost of Breathing in Nairobi

Nairobi's air pollution levels are 2.9 times higher than WHO guidelines, making it one of the most polluted cities globally.

Desmond Karani
Gym now open sign on a street in Nairobi
Fitness

Five of the Best Gyms in Nairobi: Equipment, Prices, and What to Expect in 2025

If someone asked me where to train in Nairobi, these are the gyms I’d recommend without hesitation ...but they’re pricey.

Desmond Karani
IronFit Classic 2025 cancellation announcement
News

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.

Rogers Adinda
IronFit Classic 2025 bodybuilding championship poster and competition details in Nairobi
News

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.**

Rogers Adinda
Gym Wear Buying Guide in Kenya 2025
Gym Wear

Gym Wear Buying Guide in Kenya 2025

Your complete guide to getting quality gym wear without breaking the bank in Kenya.

Editorial
Nairobi City Marathon 2025 Recap
News

Nairobi City Marathon 2025 Recap

The fourth Nairobi City Marathon delivered on its promise of record participation, with 16,000 runners from 75 countries taking on the capital's streets.

Editorial
Complete Nutrition Guide for Kenyans Beginning Their Fitness Journey on a Budget
Nutrition

Complete Nutrition Guide for Kenyans Beginning Their Fitness Journey on a Budget

Everything you need to know about nutrition as a beginner.

Rogers Adinda