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 […]

By Hyline Ocharo & Monica Nashon Residents of Kisii County want proceeds from the proposed Safaricom share sale strictly used for development projects, warning against recurrent spending and corruption. The residents spoke during a public participation forum held at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre, convened by joint parliamentary committees on Finance and National Planning, and […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Safaricom, through its M-PESA brand, has announced a KSh 10 million sponsorship package for the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament, set to take place at Nyayo National Stadium on 14–15 February 2026. As the official technology partner, Safaricom will provide a fully equipped media centre, seamless internet connectivity across key […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere The Government of Kenya has announced a landmark decision to partially divest 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, marking a bold step toward mobilising non-tax revenue for national development. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, unveiled the move during a high-level event, describing it as a well-studied, legally […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament heads to the Nyanza region this Sunday, at Raila Odinga Stadium. SportPesa, who are the official sponsors promised a thrilling day of football, entertainment, and community celebration. The Nyanza edition will feature six men’s teams and two women’s teams, all vying for top honours and the chance […]

By KPC Reporter Kenyans have been advised to prepare for a brief disruption in M-PESA services as Safaricom PLC schedules a system upgrade on Monday, 22nd September 2025. The interruption will occur from 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM. According to an official notice released on 19th September, all M-PESA services—including mobile money transfers, airtime purchases, […]