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 Reach Hong Kong SVNS Quarter-Finals After Win Over USA

Kenya Sevens kept their HSBC SVNS World Championship promotion hopes alive with a spirited 17–10 victory over the United States in their final Pool C match at Hong Kong, securing a place in the quarter-finals at Kai Tak Sports Park. After a difficult start to their campaign, where Shujaa suffered back-to-back defeats to Australia and New Zealand, Kevin Wambua’s side came into the clash knowing only a strong response would keep their journey alive. They delivered exactly that, showing resilience, composure, and timely execution when it mattered most. Kenya had an early opportunity to settle nerves, but Denis Abukuse was […]

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, […]