Following KBC's decision not to air Kenya's Harambee Stars vs. Gabon 2026 World Cup qualifier, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has expressed regret to Kenyans.
Namwamba lashed out at KBC on his X account (previously Twitter) for disappointing Kenyan supporters by neglecting to screen the game played on Friday night at the Stade de Franceville.
"Last night KBC let down Kenyan fans with satellite difficulties that occasioned failure to screen the Harambee Stars game vs Gabon in Franceville," the CS wrote.
"We owe Kenyans a sincere, unequivocal, and unambiguous apology for this disappointment. You sure deserve better," Namwamba added.
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The Sports CS was let down after encouraging Kenyans to cheer on the Harambee Stars by watching the live matches on KBC.
"Delighted to announce that the Harambee Stars vs Gabon 2026 World Cup qualifier game tonight will be broadcast live by KBC. I consider this to be a special occasion as Kenya returns to international football after a long two-year absence occasioned by the FIFA suspension. Kenyans deserve to witness this historic moment live. Tune in from 7.00 pm EAT and cheer on our boys," he wrote earlier.
This compelled Kenyans to express their rage at the CS, who, during the game, only offered an illicit streaming website.
However, the National Football Team's opening 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match ended in a 2-1 loss to Gabon. On November 20, in Abidjan, Harambee Stars will take on Seychelles to earn a spot in the highly anticipated competition.
