Meet James Omondi – a retired footballer who wears many hats. He’s a coach, mentor, scout, and football official in multiple capacities, one of them being Nairobi Region Chapa Dimba coordinator. James knows the Kenyan…
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Inside the World of Football Coaching: An Interview With M-Pesa Foundation Academy’s George Ouma
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffSome of the most important people in good football are coaches. Men and women tasked with molding players for best outcomes in and out of the pitch. It is coaches who provide mentorship and motivation…
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Pharenc Oluoch Nduko – The Big Voice Behind Safaricom Chapa Dimba Commentary
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffWe rarely get to see them but without their voices, football would not be football. These are commentators whose contribution to tournaments cannot be overlooked since they relay the games even to fans who are…
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Balancing Act: The Inspiring Journey of M-Pesa Academy’s Simon Kasuku, Excelling in Academics and Football
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe story of Simon Kasuku is a demonstration of how talent and academics can coexist and drive one to the top. We recently had a chat with him at Wang’uru Stadium where the Safaricom Chapa…
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Carrefour’s Community Impact: Renovating Shangilia Mtoto wa Afrika Basketball Court for Youth Empowerment
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffMajid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has completed a KES 1.8 million renovation of the Shangilia Mtoto wa Afrika basketball court in the Kangemi Kimbagare area. The initiative,…
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Safaricom Chapa Dimba Ignites Dandora: The Story of Dandora Stadium’s Rise and Impact
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe transformative power of sports cannot be underestimated and one of the best catalysts for this is sports facilities. Today we tell the story of Dandora Stadium, how it is a source of pride to…
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Lazor’s Journey from Nairobi’s Urban Landscape to the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Stage
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffIn the heart of Nairobi’s urban landscape lie many stories of resilience, mentorship, and the transformative power of talent. Meet Lazor (Right), a young upcoming musician whose group Wanati was among those offered a platform…
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Kennedy Ochieng On How The Youth Of Dandora Are Ensuring Security In The Area
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffAs Chapa Dimba seeks to nurture and showcase football talent through youth tournaments, Safaricom is also keen to recognize and support communities including youth groups with empowerment outside of football. As a powerful testament to…
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More Than Golf – Absa Bank Kenya’s Exhibitions At Magical Kenya Open
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffMagical Kenya Open has come and gone, and with it great stories of sport, networking, fun family times and business. One of the major sponsors of this year’s MKO is Absa Bank Kenya, with a…
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Breaking Barriers: Donna Rege’s Journey To Tech Leadership At Safaricom”
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffA word with Donna Rege – Chairperson – Safaricom Women in Tech as we celebrate International Day for Women and Girls. Donna Rege’s venture into the world of technology begun when her uncle from abroad…