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 […]
Nyakach Plateau Queens Rally Past Butere Girls as Safaricom Chapa Dimba Launch Kicks Off in Kisumu
Safaricom Chapa Dimba’s launch in Kisumu got off to an exciting start with a thrilling exhibition clash between Nyakach Plateau Queens and Butere Girls at a packed Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo. The girls’ match curtain-raised a busy day of football activities lined up ahead of the official evening launch later in the afternoon, with fans turning up in large numbers to witness the return of one of Kenya’s biggest grassroots football tournaments. Butere Girls made a dream start to the contest after capitalizing on an early goalkeeping mistake in the second minute. Diana Achol, popularly known as Dayo, […]
Manyatta FC’s Rise from Peace Project to Football Pathway
In the heart of Kisumu’s Manyatta estate, football has become more than just a sport. For years, it has served as a tool for peace, mentorship, and social transformation within one of the city’s most vibrant communities. At the center of that journey stands Manyatta FC, a grassroots football club whose story stretches far beyond the pitch. Founded in 2009 under the Manyatta Youth Resource Center, the club emerged during one of Kenya’s most difficult periods. Following the 2007 post-election violence that shook communities across the country, a group of local leaders sought to create an initiative that would promote […]
From Dusty Grounds to National Glory: The Rise of Obunga FC Through Chapa Dimba
For many young boys growing up in the crowded streets of Obunga slums in Kisumu, football has always meant far more than just chasing a ball. It is an escape from hardship, a source of hope, and for some, the only visible pathway toward a different future. Few teams represent that dream better than Obunga FC, the grassroots side whose remarkable rise through the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament has transformed them into one of Kenya’s most inspiring community football stories. When LTN Sports visited the club during training in Obunga Estate in Kisumu County, the reality behind the success quickly […]