Kenya’s Digital Ambition Take Centre Stage as Decode 4.0 Summit Kicks Off in Nairobi

Kenya’s push to cement its position as a regional technology powerhouse gathered momentum today with the opening of the three-day Safaricom Engineering Summit – Decode in Nairobi. Convened by Safaricom in partnership with Microsoft, Google, Dell Technologies, and Huawei, the summit will bring together developers, innovators, and global tech leaders to shape the country’s next phase of digital growth. Held under the theme Made for Kenya, this year’s summit celebrates the ingenuity, creativity and resilience that has positioned Kenya as a leader in technology and digital innovation from mobile-first platforms to inclusive digital ecosystems while bringing together the architects of […]

Shujaa Suffer Second Defeat in Hong Kong, Face Uphill Task in Promotion Race

Kenya Sevens’ campaign at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong hit another setback after a 28–12 loss to New Zealand at the Kai Tak Sports Park, leaving their promotion hopes hanging in the balance. Coming into the clash, Shujaa were already under pressure following their 14–5 defeat to Australia in the opening match. The challenge was always going to be steep against a New Zealand side they had not beaten in their last 13 meetings, a run stretching back to 2018. New Zealand asserted control early. Roderick Solo crossed over for the opening try, which was converted to […]

Shujaa Fall to Australia in Hong Kong Opener, Turn Focus to New Zealand Clash

Kenya Sevens’ push for promotion to the top tier of the HSBC SVNS 1 began with a 14–5 defeat to Australia in their opening Pool C match at Hong Kong. Having secured their place in this World Championship promotion tournament after a strong HSBC SVNS 2 campaign, Shujaa arrived in Hong Kong aiming to break back into the elite HSBC SVNS 1 level. However, they were immediately tested by a sharp and clinical Australian side. Australia took control early, with Josh Turner finishing off a move initiated by Ben Dowling to open the scoring. They continued to dictate the tempo, […]

Selebwa Sacked Amid Internal Wrangles as Mombasa United Promotion Push Turns Turbulent

Mombasa United’s decision to part ways with head coach Gilbert Selebwa has cast a shadow over what had been shaping up as one of the club’s most promising seasons in recent years, with emerging details pointing to deep internal divisions rather than matters on the pitch. In a termination letter dated April 13, 2026, and signed by CEO Nick Arunga, the club formally ended Selebwa’s contract with immediate effect, invoking Clause 5 of the agreement he signed upon his appointment in August 2025. The letter cited an internal review aligned with the club’s sporting objectives, while also directing the coach […]