The opening leg of the HSBC rugby Sevens division two to be held in Nairobi this weekend has received a shot in the arm after Safaricom, through its M-PESA brand, committed Ksh 10 million in support of the tournament.
As the official technology partner of the tournament, Safaricom will provide a fully kitted, world-class media centre, internet connectivity across key functional areas, as well as communication support in the form of devices and airtime to ensure seamless coordination and coverage of the global event.
Speaking during the announcement, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa praised the Kenya Rugby Union for successfully securing hosting rights for the international event.
“I want to applaud the Kenya Rugby Union for the tremendous work they have put in to ensure Kenya hosts this world-class tournament. As Safaricom, we are proud to be part of this journey. Through our remittance business, ‘Safaricom Money Transfer Services Limited’ our support for Shujaa and the Kenya Lionesses has focused on ensuring players receive their salaries and allowances reliably.” he said.
Twelve teams will compete, with six men’s and six women’s .
The men’s teams are Kenya, USA, Uruguay, Germany, Belgium, and Canada, who qualified through the SVNS3 pathway.
The women’s teams are Kenya, Brazil, Spain, China, South Africa, and Argentina, also qualifiers from SVNS3.
