The highly anticipated EA Sports FC26 East Africa Tournament is set to take place on October 19, in Naivasha, Kenya, bringing together over 100 top gamers from across East Africa. Kenya's top-ranked FIFA gamer, Joash Ogutu (aka Jojo Depay), expressed optimism about the event's potential to commercialize E-sports in the region.

• The tournament will be hosted at the Rangers Gaming Station, with preparations reported to be 95% complete by Tournament Director and founder of Rangers ESports, Caroline Nyambura (aka Mama Selina).
• The event boasts a substantial prize pool of Sh280,000, with the champion bagging Sh90,000.
• The tournament is supported by Mombasa Cement and gaming enthusiast Nilesh Gorasia, highlighting the growing recognition of E-sports as a viable career path.

Naivasha is set to host the largest East African E-Sports Tournament, the EA Sports FC26 East Africa Tournament, on October 19 at the Rangers Gaming Station. Over 100 top gamers from Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond will compete, headlined by Kenya's top-ranked FIFA gamer Joash Ogutu, known as Jojo Depay.

• The tournament boasts a prize pool of Sh280,000, with the champion taking home Sh90,000.
• Organized by Rangers Kenya in partnership with Mombasa Cement and Kili Games Tanzania, the event aims to commercialize e-sports as a career path.
• Caroline Nyambura, Tournament Director and founder of Rangers ESports, highlighted that preparations are 95% complete for this inaugural event.