CSWC IS COMING TO MAINLAND AFRICA -KENYA!

With this historic move, CSWC is now present on every continent in the world, making it one of the biggest international competitions overall, not just in the cigar industry.

For the first time in its history, CSWC will be held on the African continent (mainland Africa). With this historic move, CSWC is now present on every continent in the world, making it one of the biggest international competitions overall, not just in the cigar industry.

On Diani Beach, regarded as one of the most stunning beaches on the African continent, the beautiful country of Kenya will host the CSWC on the for the first time.

A new member of the CSWC family, Mr. Courtney Douglas, is the driving force behind this momentous step for the CSWC organization. An American citizen with a work mission in Kenya, first encountered the CSWC experience last year during the qualifiers in Doha, Qatar. Courtney immediately established a strong connection with Marko Bilić, the founder of CSWC, and Dino Tomic, the CSWC instructor, who were there for the qualifiers in Doha.

"I love cigars not only for the smoke and the craftsmanship, but for the conversations they spark, the patience they teach, and the people they bring together. They create space for meaningful moments, shared stories, and lasting memories.

I’m truly excited to be here in Kenya representing the art of slow smoking. Events like the Oliva Cigar Slow Smoking World Championship embody this spirit so well. Having spent the past seven months here, being able to share this experience and represent such a global fellowship is deeply special to me. I’m honored to help introduce and grow this culture in Kenya." - Courtney Douglas

Thanks to Courtney's initiative and his vision of how he could contribute to CSWC as a great global platform, he became more deeply involved with CSWC and decided to take this historic step for CSWC. CSWC headquarters was thrilled with this initiative and shared the happiness and honor that great people, like Courtney, recognize the strength of CSWC and are willing to contribute to it. That is what makes CSWC strong - great people within CSWC world - just like Courtney is.