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Safaricom invests Ksh 10 million into the inaugural HSBC SVNS2 tournament at Nyayo Stadium, joining Tusker in a massive corporate push to revive Kenyan rugby on the global stage.

The roaring engines of Kenyan rugby have received a multi-million shilling fuel injection. As Nairobi prepares to host the inaugural HSBC SVNS2 tournament, Safaricom’s M-PESA has laid down Ksh 10 million, signaling that the sport is back in big business.
This weekend, the concrete cauldron of Nyayo National Stadium will transform into the epicenter of global rugby. The stakes could not be higher. This is not just a game; it is Kenya’s audition for the world stage. With the relegation of Shujaa still a fresh wound for many fans, hosting the second-tier global circuit is the first step on the long, hard road to redemption.
Safaricom’s entry is a vote of confidence that has rippled through the corporate sector.They are not alone; Kenya Breweries Limited, through its Tusker brand, has already committed a staggering Ksh 40 million. The convergence of these corporate titans suggests a renewed belief in the commercial viability of the sport, despite the boardroom turmoil that has plagued the Kenya Rugby Union in recent years.
For the Shujaa and Lionesses, the pressure is immense. Playing on home soil offers the advantage of the "16th man"—the deafening roar of the home crowd—but it also brings the crushing weight of expectation. Failure to perform in front of sponsors who have signed eight-figure checks is not an option.
As the goalposts go up and the branding takes over the stadium perimeter, the message is loud: Nairobi is ready to play. But when the whistle blows on Saturday, the corporate checks won't matter. Only the try line will.
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