- Speaking to the media on March 11, 2026, the Club Chairman Victor Achoka declared: “From the 3rd to the 5th of April we are going to host all of you at the Nakuru Athletics Club.”
As Nakuru Athletics Club prepares to host the 10‑a‑side rugby tournament from April 3–5, 2026, the historic venue will use the occasion to celebrate its centenary 100 years since its founding in 1926.
Speaking to the media on March 11, 2026, the Club Chairman Victor Achoka declared: “From the 3rd to the 5th of April we are going to host all of you at the Nakuru Athletics Club.”
His words echo a century of sporting heritage rooted in Nakuru’s identity.
Located on Oginga Odinga Avenue, the 2,000‑capacity members‑only club began as a colonial enclave reserved for white settlers.
Indigenous Kenyans, barred from entry, turned to nearby Afraha Stadium to pursue their sporting passions. Over time, NAC shed its exclusivity, transforming into a vibrant, inclusive hub that nurtures diverse talent across rugby, cricket, soccer, chess, swimming, volleyball, hockey, table tennis, and darts.
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The club’s rugby legacy is especially profound. In 1928, NAC became home to Nakuru Rugby Football Club (RFC), Kenya’s oldest rugby club outside Nairobi.
Today, Nakuru RFC runs six active teams — men, women, youth, and juniors driving grassroots development and producing world‑class players. NAC also hosts the prestigious Prinsloo 7s, cementing its place on Kenya’s rugby calendar.
County leaders have recognized NAC’s enduring role. During centenary celebrations in 2025, Deputy Governor David Kones applauded the club’s steadfast leadership and reaffirmed county support for its sporting endeavors. Governor Susan Kihika’s administration pledged continued backing, linking NAC’s future to youth empowerment and countywide sports development.
From colonial restrictions to modern inclusivity, NAC’s journey mirrors Nakuru’s transformation. Its grounds have witnessed cricket matches of the past, rugby tournaments that draw thousands today and generations of athletes who found their footing on its pitches.
As the club turns 100, the April rugby tournament is more than a competition — it is a living tribute to resilience, heritage, and community pride. Nakuru Athletics Club stands as a reminder of where the city has come from, and a beacon of where Kenyan sport is headed in the next century.
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