Kenya one Ogutu upbeat ahead of East Africa E-Sports Naivasha tournament
Naivasha will host the biggest e-sports event in the region, the EA Sports FC26 East Africa Tournament, bringing together more than 100 top gamers from Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond...
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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.
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East Africa E-Sports & Ruiru Golf Tournament Series - July 2025
Kenya is actively hosting and participating in various sporting events beyond football. Kenya's Ogutu is upbeat ahead of the East Africa E-Sports Tournament in Naivasha, signaling growing regional engagement in competitive gaming. Concurrently, the inaugural Unicolour Golf Tournament Series is set to kick off this Saturday at the Ruiru Sports Club, attracting over 250 players. Participants in the golf tournament will compete for lucrative prizes, including Hole-In-One awards and a grand prize of a complete Home makeover. These events highlight a diverse and active sporting landscape in the country.
