Day: September 16, 2024

Kenya has played host to the International Telecoms Week (ITW) and DataCloud Summit in a monumental event held at the Radisson Blu hotel last week.

The summit brought together over 3, 000 delegates, where over 150 influential speakers from across the globe shared actionable insights on leveraging 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence for competitive advantage.

ITW Africa 2023 was hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, where over 800 participants from 57 countries were in attendance. The conference was in May this year nominated for the best new conference award (over 600 attendees) at CGN’s Conference and Events Awards.

Speaking as the Chief Guest during the official opening ceremony, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy (MICDE), Dr. Margaret Ndung’u, affirmed that Kenya’s Digital Economy will play a central role in positioning the Country as a Regional leader in digital innovation, connectivity, and service delivery.

‘Kenya is building a Regi
onal Connectivity Hub for East Africa and beyond by leveraging on the nation’s strategic location, investing in robust digital infrastructure, and implementing progressive Policy frameworks, ‘said Dr. Ndung’u.

The CS further highlighted the significance of ITW in uniting global ICT industry players to harness the power of digital innovation in unlocking new opportunities for growth and prosperity across the African Continent.

On his part, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, stated that hosting ITW 2024 is a big opportunity for international investors to identify vast areas of investment in Kenya’s digital landscape.

The PS, who emphasised the importance of cross-industry collaboration, also noted that with 93 per cent renewable energy, Kenya is a great destination for sector players keen to achieve their sustainability course successfully.

‘Hosting International Telecoms Week-ITW in Kenya provides a major platform for international investors t
o engage with Kenya’s growing digital ecosystem. As a premier event in global telecommunications, ITW connects leaders from across the digital infrastructure spectrum, including satellites, subsea cables, data centres, and more. The event fosters networking opportunities with global industry experts and showcases innovations driving the future of global communications.

Also in attendance were TECHORACO Chief Executive Officer Ms. Rose Irving, ICT Authority CEO Mr. Stanley Kamanguya, OGW, ITW Managing Director Ms. Annabel Helm, and several other industry leaders.

In his remarks, the ITW Product Manager, Mr. Chris Davison, observed that the ITW 2024 Conference themed, ‘Accelerating Connectivity in Africa’ is a platform that brings together key individuals from the universal Tech industry for networking to chart the best way forward in growing the digital ecosystem.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Tomato farmers in the leading tomato-producing counties are counting losses as an oversupply continues to hit the market for the second month in row.

The glut has occasioned a sharp drop in prices of the highly perishable vegetable, with a kilo of tomatoes selling for as little as Sh15 in some markets.

Consequently, a 100 kilogrammes’ crate of tomato is going for as low as Sh 2000 from Sh 8000, recording a low of up to 70 per cent.

At Murang’a’s main market, Mukuyu, a spot check by KNA revealed this sharp contrast where consumers are overjoyed at the price drop whereas farmers are counting losses.

The tomatoes are sourced from the neighbouring Kirinyaga, Nyeri, and Laikipia counties.

One of the farmers, John Muthii from PI, Kirinyaga County, noted that in all his 10 years growing tomatoes, he has never experienced such a sharp drop in prices.

He adds that the cost of production far surpasses the returns in investment for his one-acre piece of land.

‘The oversupply has seen me sell the tomatoes at a th
rowaway price so as to avoid post-harvest losses, even though it is impossible to recover even half of the production cost,’ he said.

The cost of quality seeds, labour, and pesticides for an acre of land is relatively high and would go up to Sh 100,000, yet now I’m selling a 50-kilogramme’ crate of tomatoes, which is not going beyond Sh500 due to the oversupply.’

Consumers on the other side, particularly kachumbari lovers, have a sigh of relief at the low prices of tomatoes and most basic commodities.

They have noted that the cost of life has been high, and any drop in the price of basic commodities is welcome.

‘I have just bought three kilogrammes of tomatoes at Sh60; this will take my family more than two weeks, and I am happy,’ says Jane Njeri, as she hands a Sh100 note to the trader.

‘Initially, Sh60 would give me just a kilo or a half of this, so let me bask in the glory of low prices before they shoot and I will be unable to afford tomatoes for every meal,’ she adds.

Joseph Njane echoes her sentim
ents, noting that, as an egg and smokies seller, the drop in prices have made him make more sales as he is able to serve his customers with more kachumbari.

‘This is a jungle, as the consumers, we are happy, the farmers are counting losses, but what do we do? he poses, adding that, ‘We are the same people who buy a kilo of tomatoes at Sh150, so let us enjoy the low prices as we give our customers the best so that when prices skyrocket, they will also bear with the situation.’

Source: Kenya News Agency

Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has highlighted Green Justice as one of the strategic priorities the Judiciary is implementing in order to achieve the ultimate goal of attaining a people-centred justice system in the country.

Speaking during the Judiciary’s Annual Development Partners Briefing held in Nairobi on Monday, the CJ revealed that the Judiciary has launched the ‘Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System’, to guide efforts to incorporate environmental sustainability into the operations and decisions of agencies within the justice sector.

Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome (c) together with Development Partners during the Judiciary’s Annual Development Partners Briefing held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi on Monday, 16th September, 2024.

‘We are aligning the operations of court stations, particularly in remote areas, with sustainable practices, such as getting them alternative off-grid sources of power, including solar power,’ Koome observed.

While addressing participants, who i
ncluded Ambassadors, Heads of Missions, and representatives of Development Partner Agencies who support the Judiciary, the CJ appreciated their efforts, noting that the Judiciary is grossly underfunded, and yet it is a public service that should be accessible to all citizens conveniently across the country.

She cited digitisation as one of the areas the institution will require collaboration with development partners to enhance access to justice.

Further, Koome highlighted achievements such as the rollout of e-filing countrywide, virtual courts, digitising of court records, and the piloting of a National Transcription Centre as being the game changers in leveraging technology to enhance access to justice while cutting the cost and inconvenience on the part of justice seekers.

However, the CJ decried the reduction of the Judiciary budget, which in turn reduces the ICT budget, particularly during a critical time for the Judiciary where these revolutionary ICT gains need to be secured, strengthened, and expan
ded to benefit all Kenyans.

‘We remain engaged with the other arms of government, emphasising the importance of adequate funding for the Judiciary to enable optimal functioning and ensure that all Kenyans can access justice, a right enshrined in our Constitution,’ she maintained.

Other Judiciary initiatives highlighted during the meeting include the establishment of 12 Gender Justice Courts in areas identified as SGBV hotspots to ensure trauma-responsive and efficient justice for victims of SGBV and Children Courts to ensure a children-friendly justice system has been established and expanded.

While welcoming donor support to help roll out Small Claims Courts countrywide, the CJ disclosed that these specialised courts have been rolled out in commercial centres and border towns where the Judiciary is supporting Small and Medium Enterprises by providing quick resolutions to commercial disputes.

On increasing court footprint across the country as guided by the Constitution, Koome insisted that the Judiciary
has made considerable progress in expanding access to justice by establishing High Courts in 46 out of 47 counties, but challenges remain, particularly in establishing Magistrate Courts in all 290 constituencies.

‘Currently, only 139 constituencies have Magistrates’ Courts, leaving over 151 constituencies without a court. This represents an area where we can collaborate further to address the justice gap facing these communities,’ she added.

On the fight against corruption, the CJ termed corruption as ‘one of the persistent challenges that has hindered the realisation of Kenya’s potential’.

Additionally, Koome hinted that a Guiding Framework on Anti-Corruption is in the final stages of finalisation by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) and urged development partners, to join and support its implementation, once launched, in order to have a united front in the critical fight against corruption.

The CJ affirmed that through the implementation of the Social Transformation through Ac
cess to Justice (STAJ) blueprint, the Judiciary has made significant strides in establishing a people-centred justice system that is accessible, efficient, and responsive to the justice needs of all Kenyans.

Koome noted that by working together with Development Partners, the Judiciary can develop transformative and innovative solutions that contribute not only to Kenya’s social development but also to the achievement of the strategic goals of the partners’ missions and organisations.

She invited the Partners to continue partnering with the Judiciary in the pursuit of SDG 16 and the broader goals of democracy and the rule of law.

Source: Kenya News Agency

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party Executive Council members in Homa Bay County have embarked on an aggressive mobilisation of the grassroots in the region to support the government.

Led by former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, County Party Chairman Kennedy Obuya, and former Rangwe MP Martin Ogindo, the UDA officials said their goal was to marshal the lake region and join the government.

Dr. Kidero said President William Ruto was committed to ensuring every corner of the country develops to the highest possible level.

‘President Ruto has brought all Kenyans on board through the broad-based government; therefore, we should all support his development agenda,’ the former governor said.

Speaking during a press briefing in Homa Bay Town on Monday, Dr. Kidero said the UDA Party manifesto was the best bet for the country’s economic transformation.

He said the UDA County Executive Council was fully in support of President Ruto’s vision of uniting the country.

He said that the party officials have emba
rked on an aggressive recruitment of new members ahead of the 2027 elections.

‘We target to increase the number of registered members in the county from the current 40 per cent to 60 per cent as we plan to win all elective seats,’ the former Nairobi Governor said.

Mr. Owidi said UDA officials endorse fully the move by the President to bring on board Raila Odinga’s allies to the cabinet.

He said the Nyanza region has finally understood the benefits of being in government, and the community is not ready to make the mistake of opposing Kenya Kwanza.

‘Some of us joined the government earlier but got a lot of criticism. It is now evident that everyone wants to be part of the government,’ Mr. Owidi said.

Mr. Ogindo said they have been instructed by the President to unite the country and mobilise the Luo community to join the government.

Mr. Silas Jakakimba, a council member, urged the government to ensure development projects proposed by leaders in the county be fast tracked.

Source: Kenya News Agency

The County Government of Nakuru has launched electric motorbikes as part of the transition to electric mobility towards reducing the carbon footprint.

The devolved unit’s administration has indicated that it is keen to support the national government’s plan to phase out over two million fuel-powered motorcycles as Kenya ushers in the era of e-mobility motorcycles.

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads, Transport, and Public Works Engineer Michael Kamau disclosed that with eight charging stations operational and two others under construction, Nakuru is firmly on the path to embrace eco-friendly mobility.

Nakuru City Manager Gitau Thabanja (middle), the Chief Executive Officer of ARC Ride, Mr. Joseph Hurst-Croft (l), and Nakuru Boda Boda Association spokesman Stephen Mwanda during the launch of electric motorbikes as part of the transition to electric mobility towards reducing the carbon footprint. Photo by Anne Mwale

‘For Kenya to achieve low carbon emissions, we need efficient technologies i
n the transport industry. The electric motorcycles will help in curbing indiscipline and improve safety in the transport system as they have speed limits,’ stated Engineer Kamau.

He added, ‘This e-boda boda cannot exceed 90 kilometres per hour. This is to tame reckless drivers and save lives”.

Engineer Kamau added that the county has partnered with various stakeholders to shape policies around e-mobility, further solidifying Nakuru’s dedication to sustainable transport solutions.

The CECM, who was accompanied by City Manager Gitau Thabanja, Chief Officers Samwel Ndegwa (Infrastructure), Benard Sang (Trade), and Nakuru Boda Boda Association spokesman Stephen Mwanda, said the motorcycles cannot be stolen because they can be monitored from a remote location and can be switched off remotely if stolen.

‘The e-mobility sector that we are introducing in Nakuru will have traceability. If somebody tries to steal this motorbike, it can be switched off,’ he said.

Engineer Kamau said that the e-mobility bikes will
be affordable to bodaboda operators, saying a bike will cost around Sh160,000.

He said the bodaboda operators have been charged exorbitantly in the past by players in the industry, with some paying as much as Sh300,000 for the fuel-powered motorcycles.

The CECM further said the operators will save on fuel costs as the charging costs will not be as high as the cost of fuel.

Engineer Kamau noted that the sector, despite being a major last-mile transportation of cargo and people, is riddled with over 3,000 deaths annually.

He said the e-mobility motorbikes are equipped with speed governors and dash cameras to monitor and regulate speeding.

‘The bodaboda sector has been a sector with a lot of accidents, recording 3,000 deaths annually. We shall regulate the speed to ensure the safety of riders and their passengers,’ he added.

The motorcycles have been manufactured by ARC Ride, an electric motorcycle manufacturer with a presence in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and now Kenya.

According to ARC Ride, the e-boda b
odas are only charged once at night. The bikes can reach a top speed of 90 kilometres per hour, carry loads up to 250 kilogrammes, and cover a range of 90 kilometres.

The riders will also be allowed to swap their depleted batteries for fully charged ones at ARC Ride’s electric bike battery swapping centres.

According to City Manager Thabanja, the initiative aims to accelerate e-mobility adoption, empower youth, and lower the operational cost in the boda boda industry. Boda boda operators have been complaining of the ever-increasing cost of fuel.

Thabanja says these new motorcycles will cushion the boda boda industry from high fuel prices.

He underscored the significant contribution of e-mobility to environmental conservation, adding that electric motorbikes would significantly reduce noise pollution while enhancing Nakuru’s commitment to eco-friendly practices.

The latest e-mobility study by Strathmore University shows a single petrol bike emits 4.2 tonnes of carbon gas every year, meaning that the two m
illion boda boda industry, which brings Sh1 billion to Kenya’s economy, erodes the returns by generating at least 8.4 million metric tonnes of carbon.

Generally, the transport sector contributes a massive 20 per cent of total greenhouse emissions in the country.

Thabanja indicated that the number of electric vehicles and motorcycles registered in Kenya increased by more than five times last year as more corporations and individuals migrated to clean mobility.

Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) registered a record 2,694 electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023, marking a significant increase from 475 units the previous year.

It is also more than the cumulative number of EVs that had been previously registered in Kenya. The total number of EVs registered in Kenya by 2023 stood at 3,753.

The Chief Executive Officer of ARC Ride, Joseph Hurst-Croft, said Kenya was one of the countries in Africa with the largest potential market f
or electric motorbikes, a situation which is attracting international firms to set up local assembly plants, thereby creating employment opportunities and improving the country’s Gross Domestic Product.

‘Kenya’s energy mix is very favourable to support e-mobility, with nearly 90 per cent of the country’s energy coming from renewables,’ said Mr. Hurst-Croft.

The climate-smart investor appreciated the opportunity for Kenya and other developing countries in the continent to transition towards cutting-edge electric motor technologies, aligning with the progressive advancements seen in host nations.

He wondered why Kenya and other developing countries in the continent continue to import old fuel combative motor technology that is not used in host nations.

Although more investors in e-mobility are coming to Africa as the demand grows, the CEO noted that a clear policy direction targeting quality standards is important.

He said some new entrants may flood the market with substandard products, a move likely to s
low down the transition, which is actively supported by President William Ruto’s government.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Artisanal and small-scale miners in Migori have welcomed the move to gazette the Migori Artisan Mining Committee (AMC) mandated to issue mining licenses.

Speaking over the weekend after a consultative meeting with various mining cooperative Sacco’s officials drawn from the county, the National Chairperson of the Artisan and Small Scaler Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK) Dan Omondi welcomed the move, saying that the gazetted committee will help to cure some of the issues affecting the mining sector in the county.

National Chairperson of the Artisan and Small Scaler Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK) Dan Omondi. He welcomed the move by saying that the gazetted Committee will help to cure some of the issues affecting the mining sector in the county. Photo by Geoffrey Makokha.

‘The Migori Artisan Mining Committee gazettement will help the Migori county, which is rich with various minerals like gold and copper, to promote mining reforms like curbing smuggling and illegal mining,’ he said.

Omondi said that
the gazettement of Artisanal Mining Committees will be a long-term reform strategy that will help to improve inter-governmental collaborations in the mining sector.

The AMC members drawn from the two levels of government, the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), Mining Department, Artisanal miners, and security agencies, amongst others, will play a fundamental role in advising and offering guidance to the representatives of the Director of Mines on granting, renewing, and revoking artisanal miners’ permits.

The official added that they were waiting for the national government through the state Department for Mining to fast-track the delineation of areas meant for artisanal mining activities before the issuing of licenses commences.

Omondi, however, was dissatisfied with the proposed County finance bill that aims to introduce new mining bills and levies.

‘We are in total disagreement with the proposed County Finance Bill that aims to tax the artisanal and small-scale miners. We are already pay
ing mining levies to the national government, and introducing any additional levies will be a double taxation to the miners,’ lamented Omondi.

Migori County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Tourism, and Cooperatives Betty Samburu praised the Migori Artisanal and Small Scale Miners for forming Saccos to champion their collective mining agendas.

Samburu said that the county government was committed to ensuring that the county mining sector improves to generate income for the miners, and revenue for the county and national government.

She acknowledged that every mining stakeholder will be brought on board to help tackle collective issues affecting miners in the county.

Samburu also explained that the county will help to enhance and promote cooperative challenges that include governance and leadership.

She, however, praised the gazettement of the Artisan Mining Committee aimed at helping the county miners to operate in an organized way and work in alignment with the mining laws.

The County Offic
ial also disclosed that the Department of Cooperatives will ensure miners have access to funds from the county budget to boost their mining operations.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Nyahururu Anglican Church Bishop Rev Samson Gachathi has called on leaders in the country to embrace unity of purpose and concentrate on service delivery.

The church leader said that leaders were elected to serve the people’s interests but added that it was unfortunate to see divisions and bickering as politicians take sides for their selfish gains.

He called on the church and Kenyans to pray for the country for peace and unity to prevail amid political divisions, especially in the Mt. Kenya region.

His sentiments were echoed by a section of leaders, among them former Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki, Laikipia Member of Parliament Jayne Kagiri, and her Kiambu counterpart Anne Wamuratha, who observed that it was time to deliver pre-election pledges they made before the 2022 General Elections.

They spoke at Nyahururu ACK Pro-Cathedral Church in Nyahururu town on the sidelines of a women’s forum.

The forum brought together over 4,000 members of the church’s Mother Union, where they und
erscored the need to bring individuals, families, and the community together and create a bond that would help families overcome critical challenges facing them.

Their sentiments come in the wake of political division in the Mt. Kenya region over who should take the ‘kingmanship’s’ mantle and spokesperson who will also help champion the interests of the local people in the government.

Source: Kenya News Agency

In the wake of a resurgence of criminal gangs captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) in broad daylight terrorising residents, Mvita Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Ahmed Mohamud has said they have tightened the noose on criminals, arresting over 163 over the weekend.

On Saturday, a three-man gang wielding pangas who rode on a motorcycle were captured on CCTV in Moons area, Tononoka Ward, robbing a man. They later sped off to the stadium area and committed the same atrocity.

Admittedly, DCC Mohamud said the incidents had happened within Mombasa town, and the Sub-County Security and Intelligence Committee met and devised strategies for flushing out all the criminal gangs in the CBD.

On Saturday night, two operations were conducted, one spearheaded by Police Officers from Makupa Police Station, where 24 criminals were arrested and are set to be arraigned in court today.

Another operation was multi-agency with Officers from the Central Police Station, the DCI, the Administration, and the County Inspec
torate.

‘We managed to arrest 75 suspected criminals, and they were put into custody at Central Police Station waiting to be arraigned in court today,’ stated the DCC, adding that 64 criminals were apprehended on Sunday.

The influx of street families, the DCC noted, has exacerbated the situation as criminals’ disguise as street families to mug residents. At night, they have turned the Makadara ground into their home.

‘We don’t have a place to take and rehabilitate them, but we are still in talks with the County Government,’ stated the DCC.

More operations are in the offing, said the DCC, assuring residents of their safety, calling on the public to provide evidence and formally lodge their complaints in police stations.

‘If the case has no complaint, that case is already dismissed because there’s no complainant,’ he said.

Members of the public were urged to provide intelligence information to the authorities so the police can arrest criminals so that they don’t continue to wreak havoc.

He requested the
residents and leaders to support the security efforts that will make the city a peace haven.

‘We are strengthening our intelligence operations, and any information that we get, even if it is not true, we have to analyse and maybe go to that place,’ stated the DCC, promising to enhance raids to drug dens where criminals usually meet.

The DCC said they plan to meet with Boda Boda leadership to ensure all riders have valid documents to weed out criminals from the vibrant sector.

On Saturday, the Mombasa County Government launched a crackdown on street urchins and street families who have been a nuisance to residents.

Lately, the Port City of Mombasa has witnessed a surge in street families who have jammed all the major streets in the CBD to the chagrin of pedestrians and shoppers.

Source: Kenya News Agency

The Kakamega County Government has been urged to always publish project implementation reports which can easily be accessed by the public.

The Director of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Network for Research and Governance (NRG), Paul Odongo, said the taxpayers would be eager to track the progress and status of various projects being undertaken by the county government.

‘We do budget transparency surveys, and we have noticed that Kakamega has never published project implementation reports. These documents are very important; they show the projects’ status,’ he said.

Odongo also called on the County Government to publish citizen-friendly budgets, which are simplified versions of budget documents, so that the residents can easily understand in order to have meaningful and engaging public participation forums.

He was speaking in Kakamega after a training session for journalists on the budgeting process to equip them with the necessary skills to be able to inform society.

‘Journalists as members of t
he fourth estate play an important role in matters of reporting, and they need to amplify the community voices in matters of budget process and also to ensure the community participates effectively in public participation,’ he noted.

Odongo also called on the County Government and other local leaders to exercise political goodwill, establish rapport with journalists, and allow them to perform their duties, especially when they are investigating how funds are used.

‘When journalists are reporting, they should be objective, and the County Government should also understand that journalists are not targeting any individual during their investigations, but they are trying to enlighten the people on what is happening in the county,’ he noted.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Kenya Harlequins RFC are the overall winners of the 2nd edition of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit, which concluded with the Prinsloo 7s at the Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday.

Quins sailed through after accumulating 110 points to lead the standings, followed by Kabras Sugar with 105 points, while former title holders KCB, came in third place with 94 points.

Quins walked away with the top prize of Sh300,000 in a well-fought battle that saw them claim a 35-7 victory in the decider against Nakuru RFC after they bundled out Nondies during the main cup quarterfinal, which was the first match of the day.

Showcasing their dominance and skill throughout the tournament, Kenya Harlequins team captain, Richel Wangila, attributed the win to outstanding resilience and determination throughout the competition, proving themselves a formidable opponent.

‘This is a good reward for the boys, who, as we can tell from the win today, gave it their all, right from the first leg up to the winning stages at Prinsloo 7s. I am
happy, and I give my gratitude to the technical bench for their support and belief in us throughout the competition. We have won the trophy, and the boys have received a token from the title sponsor, SportPesa, which is a big motivation,’ an elated Wangila said.

On the other hand, Strathmore Leos won the Prinsloo 7s in a formidable show against Nondies, bagging a 33-7 victory and ultimately earning a well-deserved Sh100,000 prize, as the runners-up walked away with Sh50,000. Settling for third place, Kabras Sugar took home Sh25,000 after a 19-0 win against the Menengai Oilers in the 3rd place play-off.

Kabras Sugar in action against opponents Nondies during the semifinal. Photo courtesy

In the women’s event, Impala Queens obliterated Mwamba Ladies 33-0 to win the ladies tournament, as Nakuru Ladies finished third.

Commenting on this year’s circuit, Kenya Rugby Union CEO Thomas Odundo acknowledged the impressive quality of play attributed to the strong team spirit among the participating teams.

‘We have s
een outstanding performances from young players like Brian Ratila, Elvis Olukusi, Samuel Asati, Lucky Dewald, Erick Cantona, and Kevin Wekesa. The SportPesa National 7s Circuit has once again proven to be a breeding ground for talent and a showcase of the country’s rugby prowess. Once more we are seeing a return of the love and fun atmosphere of Kenyan rugby,’ said Odundo.

Speaking after the award ceremony, Willis Ojwang of SportPesa expressed satisfaction at the conduct, organisation, and high quality of the game at this year’s circuit.

This is the second consecutive year that SportPesa has supported the KRU National 7s circuit with Sh16.5 million worth of commitment.

‘The talent and dedication displayed by all the teams have been nothing short of inspiring. This year’s competition has not only showcased the best of Kenyan Rugby but also highlighted the potential of our young athletes. We are incredibly proud to witness the culmination of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit and look forward to an even bigge
r and better tournament in 2025,’ he said.

The successful conclusion of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit spotlights the importance of talent elevation and discovery in Kenya. As the dust settles on this year’s run-down of 7s rugby talent, eyes now shift to the SportPesa Legends Cup on Saturday, September 28 at the RFUEA Grounds ahead of the much-anticipated Safari 7s to be held on October 11-13.

Earlier this year, SportPesa renewed its partnership with Kenya’s rugby legends in a Sh2 million deal worth of sponsorship support towards their doubleheader against their counterparts from Uganda.

Source: Kenya News Agency