CECAFA Stories

Coach Muluya names final squad for U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers in Ethiopia
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

The team is scheduled to depart for Ethiopia on Monday, where they will finalise preparations ahead of their tournament opener.

Kenyans borrowed Sh629.2 billion in six months through Safaricom’s Fuliza service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Launched in 2019, Fuliza allows M-Pesa users to complete transactions even with insufficient wallet funds, within an assigned overdraft limit determin...

Safaricom’s half-year profits up 52 per cent to Sh42.8 billion as Ethiopia loss narrows
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2025

M-Pesa revenue surged 14 per cent to Sh88.1 billion, while fixed service and IoT income rose 9.5 per cent to Sh9.8 billion.

Vodacom settles 17-year ‘Please Call Me’ dispute with former employee
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

Vodacom, which is majority-owned by Britain's Vodafone, did not reveal the settlement amount but said the cost would be reflected in its financial res...

Over 600 schools to benefit as Safaricom unveils massive education initiative
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 30, 2025

The programme aims to upgrade over 600 learning institutions, offer 10,000 scholarships, and provide digital skilling for teachers across the country...

Sudan’s major football clubs to join Rwanda Premier League due to ongoing conflict
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 25, 2025

In a statement, FERWAFA said the move underscores its dedication to promoting unity and regional integration through sport.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Another standout feature is its Browser Memory, a new opt-in system where your browsing activity forms a persistent, AI-accessible context.

Fresh leadership ushers in new era for Kenyan seafarers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

Mwamosa triumphed over the outgoing chairperson, Haransa Abdalla Mwanziku, in a landslide victory that saw him secure 70 out of 73 votes, with Mwanzik...

Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates as Israel cuts aid over delayed return of dead hostages
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to a note seen by Reuters and confirmed by the UN, no fuel or gas will be allowed into Gaza except for specific humanitarian infrastructure...

Heartbreak at Safari Sevens as Belgium women’s rugby coach dies at Nyayo Stadium
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Reports indicate that the 43-year-old South African, a former Wales women’s rugby coach, was treated at the scene before being rushed to a city hospit...

State halts sea shipment of avocados over low volumes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Mango exporters have been reminded that consignment mixing with avocado for sea shipment is not allowed under Section 20 (5) of the Crops (Horticultur...

SHA partners with KRU to provide health cover for Kenya rugby teams at Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The collaboration aims to promote health, wellness, and environmental sustainability through sports — a move that marks a new chapter at the intersect...

What to expect as iconic Safari 7s returns to Nyayo Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The event will feature a diverse mix of teams, from international sides to local clubs, universities, and school teams, all competing for the prestigi...

Safaricom to close select shops nationwide for staff event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The telco has not shared details about the internal event but assured the public that services will resume as usual once it concludes.

All systems go as KRU announces plans for 27th edition of Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2025 Safari Sevens promises high-quality rugby alongside a family-centred festival atmosphere, cementing its place as Africa’s premier sevens tour...

South Africa’s World Cup hopes take major hit after FIFA strips win against Lesotho
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

FIFA’s disciplinary committee overturned Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win from March, ruling that midfielder Teboho Mokoena should not have played as he was se...

MPs accuse Agriculture and Food Authority of ethnic bias, discrimination against PWDs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The MPs said the agency has, for years, overlooked ethnic diversity and neglected the inclusion of People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), raising qu...

Safaricom leads Kenya’s fixed data and internet market - CA
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 25, 2025

Jamii Telecommunications Limited follows in second place with 442,076 subscriptions, accounting for 20.6 per cent of the market.

Coach Beldine Odemba parts ways with Kenya Police Bullets
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 24, 2025

Beldine Odemba leaves Police Bullets with her legacy firmly intact, a modern coach who delivered titles, instilled consistency, and brought flair to t...

Kenya Power urges consumers to buy tokens early ahead of M-Pesa system upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The upgrade, announced by Safaricom, will occur from 12:30 am to 3:30 am, during which M-Pesa services, including airtime top-ups and bill payments, w...

M-Pesa to go offline for three hours on Monday for system upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

The maintenance, set to run from 12:30 am to 3:30 am, is aimed at enhancing service reliability, security, and overall performance across the mobile m...

Uber Safaris must comply with strict licensing rules, says tourism regulator
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 19, 2025

TRA said it remains committed to supporting innovation that strengthens Kenya's position as a leading and trusted global tourism destination while saf...

Safaricom data links prime suspect to Nairobi CBD on day Rex Masai was killed
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 15, 2025

Testifying before trial magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, Zachary Mburu, a senior manager at Safaricom, said the company had been served with court orders...

Kenya Police Bullets’ unbeaten run ends as JKT Queens advance to CECAFA women’s final
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 14, 2025

The loss ended Police Bullets’ unbeaten run in the qualifiers and sent JKT Queens into the final, where they will face Rwanda’s Rayons, who earlier ed...

CAF Women’s Champions League : Kenya Police Bullets brace for tough test against JKT Queens
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

The Kenyan champions have impressed with discipline and balance, recording a 1-0 win over Uganda’s Kampala Queens and a 2-0 triumph against Eritrea’s...

Discover Naico Gardens: A serene 1.4-acre retreat in Muthaiga
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

Tucked just off Price Road, along the service lane behind Muthaiga Square on Thika Road Superhighway, it hides in plain sight behind a modest grey gat...

Court trims interested parties in Hustler Fund’s legality case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

CBK, in its defence, insisted it has no role in the establishment or management of the fund, distancing itself from allegations touching on financing...

Kenya Police Bullets beat Eritrea’s DenDen FC 2-0, seal CECAFA semis spot in CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier
Amina Wako  |  Sep 10, 2025

Striker Emily Moranga opened the scoring before Ugandan forward Zaina Namileme doubled the lead, ensuring the Kenyan champions claimed their second st...

Kampala Queens keep CECAFA hopes alive with 7-0 victory over Eritrea’s Denden FC
Amina Wako  |  Sep 07, 2025

With the win, Kampala Queens move up to second place in Group A on three points, level with leaders Kenya Police Bullets, who still have a game in han...

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