The partnership provides players and officials with monthly allowances, medical insurance, airtime allowances and financial literacy programmes.

MAFA Academy claimed their maiden regional title in emphatic fashion, thrashing Mikinduri Rock-Star FC 8-0 in a one-sided boys’ final.

The three-day tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 2, to Sunday, October 4, will feature eight boys’ and eight girls’ teams representing the eight counties of the Eastern Region.

Off the pitch, Safaricom conducted coaches’ and players’ clinics at the stadium, covering football and broader issues including mental health, data privacy and personal branding.

In Migori, defending county champions Awendo Academy begin their title defence against St Joseph School Ntimaru at Awendo Green Stadium, while Korwa Secondary School face Senye Secondary School.

By KPC Sports Reporter Samson Lemayan and Lydia Simiyu emerged victorious in the 26th edition of the Lewa Safari Marathon held on Saturday at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, overcoming one of Kenya’s most demanding marathon courses. Lemayan, a ranger at Samburu National Reserve, successfully defended his men’s 42km title after clocking 2:27:04. He finished ahead […]

By KPC Reporter The 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 in Samburu, has received a significant financial boost after the M-PESA Foundation and Safaricom PLC committed a combined KES 114 million toward conservation efforts and event support. Of the total amount, the M-PESA Foundation — Safaricom’s social impact arm — has allocated […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Safaricom has launched Season Five of its flagship youth football tournament, Safaricom Chapa Dimba, introducing new international exposure, scholarships, and AI-powered scouting technology aimed at transforming grassroots football in Kenya. The telecommunications giant announced that an All-Star team made up of 32 exceptional players from the tournament will travel to Sweden […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has thrown its weight behind the upcoming Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 5, moving to calm concerns and reaffirm its commitment to youth football development across the country. In a statement released on Wednesday, the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) confirmed it is fully supportive of the […]

By Josiah Kariuki Kenya is accelerating its push toward a digital-first economy, with government and private sector leaders highlighting the country’s growing role in shaping technological innovation. Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting, Communications and the Digital Economy, was the chief guest at the ongoing Safaricom Decode 4.0 – Made of Kenya Edition, underscoring the […]