Safaricom and Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Fully Connected Homes with Fibre to Every Room
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has today announced the launch of Kenya’s first Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solution marking a major leap in home connectivity and setting a new benchmark for digital living. As Kenyan households become increasingly connected with multiple devices and high bandwidth applications running simultaneously, traditional broadband setups are no longer sufficient to meet evolving user demands. Safaricom’s new solution addresses this challenge by extending Fibre connectivity into every room of the home, delivering uninterrupted, ultra-fast, and low latency internet throughout. Unlike conventional Fibre to the Home which relies on a single router for Wi Fi […]
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 […]
Prove Your Majority, Oburu Tells ODM Rebels
Oburu Odinga has challenged dissenting members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to demonstrate their political strength within party structures instead of publicly opposing decisions. Speaking at the ODM Special National Delegates Convention held at Jamhuri Grounds, Oburu emphasised that the party operates on democratic principles where decisions are made through established organs. “We are a democratic party… when you are a leader in any structure, you must go by the cardinal principles of democracy,” he said. He noted that while minority opinions are allowed, final decisions must reflect the will of the majority. “The minority will have its say […]
Safaricom and Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Fully Connected Homes with Fibre to Every Room
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has today announced the launch of Kenya’s first Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solution marking a major leap in home connectivity and setting a new benchmark for digital living. As Kenyan households become increasingly connected with multiple devices and high bandwidth applications running simultaneously, traditional broadband setups are no longer sufficient to meet evolving user demands. Safaricom’s new solution addresses this challenge by extending Fibre connectivity into every room of the home, delivering uninterrupted, ultra-fast, and low latency internet throughout. Unlike conventional Fibre to the Home which relies on a single router for Wi Fi […]
Allan Thigo: Kenyan Football Mourns the Passing of a Midfield Legend
Kenyan football is mourning the loss of one of its most celebrated figures after former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia midfield maestro Allan Thigo passed away on Friday evening, sending shockwaves across the local football fraternity. The news of Thigo’s death marked a painful moment for generations of football lovers who witnessed his brilliance in the famous green jersey of Gor Mahia and with the national team, Harambee Stars. Widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders Kenya has ever produced, Thigo built a reputation as the heartbeat of Gor Mahia during one of the club’s most successful eras. His […]
Ksh 1 Million Per Player: Why Chapa Dimba Is Becoming Grassroots Football’s Biggest Attraction
The unveiling of the fifth edition of Safaricom Chapa Dimba in Kisumu may have signaled more than just the return of a youth tournament. With prize money running into millions, education scholarships, scouting technology and equal rewards for boys and girls, the competition is now positioning itself as one of the most attractive pathways in Kenyan grassroots football. For many grassroots clubs struggling to survive, the numbers alone are enough to shift priorities. A player winning Chapa Dimba will walk away with Ksh.1 million. Runners-up will earn Ksh. 500,000 per player while third-place finishers will pocket Ksh 250,000 each. Add […]
Safaricom Launches Chapa Dimba Season 5 in Kisumu.
The 5th edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba was officially launched on Friday afternoon at Jomo Kenyatta Grounds in Kisumu, ushering in a new chapter for one of Kenya’s biggest grassroots football competitions. The colourful launch ceremony brought together top football and county leadership, including Hussein Mohammed, members of the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC), Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, and Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili. Youth football teams, fans, and local football stakeholders also turned up in large numbers as Kisumu once again positioned itself at the centre of grassroots football development. While the day largely focused on […]