NAIROBI, KENYA — 22 August 2026 — The PUBG MOBILE National Championship Kenya 2026 concluded in spectacular fashion at Mwai Kibaki Hall, Mount Kenya University (MKU), bringing together 16 of the country’s top PUBG MOBILE esports teams for two days of intense competition on 21–22 August 2026.
RESCUE Esports emerged victorious to claim the PMNC Kenya 2026 championship title, with RUSH Esports finishing second and No Pressure taking third place. The result puts Kenya’s leading teams on the path to the PMGO Africa Regional Final, where they will compete against top PUBG MOBILE teams from across the continent.
THE CHAMPIONS OF KENYA
1st — RESCUE Esports 🥇
2nd — RUSH Esports 🥈
3rd — No Pressure 🥉
RESCUE Esports now carry the title of Kenya’s national champions, having proven themselves among the country’s very best PUBG MOBILE esports players. Their victory marks a major achievement for the team and highlights the continued growth of competitive gaming in Kenya.
The achievement also gives the top three teams an opportunity to take Kenya’s competitive PUBG MOBILE scene to the next level.
FROM PMNC KENYA 2026 TO AFRICA
Following their strong performances at PMNC Kenya 2026, the top three teams will progress to the PMGO Africa Regional Final, where they will compete against leading PUBG MOBILE teams from across the continent.
The regional final features a USD 14,000 prize pool, giving Kenya’s representatives an opportunity to compete for regional glory and showcase the growing strength of PUBG MOBILE esports in Kenya on a larger African stage.
For the players, this represents more than just another tournament. It is an opportunity to transform their passion for gaming into a pathway toward professional esports and international competition.
“PUBG MOBILE has always been committed to investing in Africa and supporting its communities. Through professional esports, players are transforming their lives, building careers and stepping onto the world stage.”
POWERING KENYA’S ESPORTS COMMUNITY
Infinix proudly served as the official sponsor of PMNC Kenya 2026, supporting the growth of competitive gaming and helping bring Kenya’s esports community together.
The partnership reflects the growing connection between technology, gaming and Africa’s young generation, while providing players and fans with an environment to experience competitive PUBG MOBILE at a national level.
The PUBG MOBILE National Championship Kenya 2026 also highlighted the continued growth of Kenya’s gaming ecosystem, bringing together professional players, esports fans, gaming communities and young talent under one platform.
As the best gaming phone in Kenya, the GT 50 Pro brought together a powerful suite of gaming technologies, including the HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, 144FPS Gaming Ecosystem, Pressure-Sense GT Triggers, self-developed N1 Network Chip, MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate processor, and a 6500mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 30W wireless charging.
The device was put to the ultimate test in a high-pressure competitive environment, and it stood out. For Infinix, being entrusted as the official gaming phone for Kenya’s top PUBG MOBILE players is more than a partnership — it is a testament to the GT 50 Pro’s gaming credentials and its Born to Win spirit.
