Inspired Ikuu Spiders dreaming big after landing sponsorship

Early this week, a team from a gaming firm visited Ikuu Spiders in Igembe, Mau, a football team that has become a success story from last year’s Tujiamini Cheza Dimba initiative in the Eastern region.

Once just a group of youth playing casually in their village, Ikuu Spiders have now climbed to third position in the FKF Meru County League table and are pushing for the top spot as the season nears its end.

The team’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Their growth, discipline, and progress are all results of the support they received through the Ksh. 250,000 sponsorship kitty.

 Speaking during the visit, Raymond Kababa, the team manager, shared his appreciation for the life-changing opportunity the team got through their partners.

 “Our boys used to play without proper structure in the village. But through the sponsorship we got last year, we’ve risen through the leagues.

“We are now third in the Meru County FKF League and aiming higher,” said Kababa.

Ikuu Spiders' dream is to one day compete in the Kenya Premier League. With the kind of consistent support they've received, they believe that dream is now within reach.

 Team captain Ken Mureithi highlighted how the program has improved the players' morale and commitment.

 “The sponsorship changed everything. Our junior players now want to join us because the club takes care of all our needs—from travel to allowances. It’s now a stress-free place to grow,” said Mureithi.

The initiative is a community-centered approach aimed at supporting talent and grassroots projects in Kenya.

Debra Maina, public relations and advertising executive at the firm, expressed her pride in the progress of Ikuu Spiders and emphasized how their journey reflects the initiative’s goal.

 “This is exactly what the campaign is about—believing in potential and helping it grow. Seeing Ikuu Spiders' transformation shows the power of support and opportunity,” said Debra.