Slightly over a year ago, I did something that surprised many in my circles. I resigned from the Football Kenya Federation, where I’d been working across IT, Communications, and Marketing.
As I had expected, this move had different readings on it: some friends wondered if I had lost my mind; some colleagues whispered it was a missed chance; while some acquaintances interpreted it as a cynical political move.
For me, it was simpler, I felt a strong need to try something new and finally pursue interests I’d shelved for years while doing work I loved at FKF. I wanted room to build, learn, and breathe, so I made the call and stood by it.
What I’m Most Proud Of
At FKF, my joy was bringing Kenyan football closer to its people. We created and grew the official social media pages for FKF, the Harambee Stars, and the Harambee Starlets. We planted seeds that I’m proud to see have grown massively since. The team steering those platforms today is doing a great job, and that continuity means a lot.
Behind the scenes, we wrote and rewrote more than a hundred partnership proposals. Many quietly faded away, but a few landed. In our time, FKF posted some of its strongest returns from commercial partnerships, proof that consistent, disciplined work can truly change the story.
The job also gave me priceless experiences: traveling with the national team, meeting football enthusiasts across the country, and building a genuine community around the game. Those moments are memories that still push me to do better work.
Lessons I Learned
I left FKF with more than just work experience; I left with a toolkit that has shaped how I work and who I am. I learned that in football, there are countless voices—players, coaches, officials, media, sponsors, fans—and you can’t please them all. Listening first, mapping interests, and communicating with clarity became my way of building trust while keeping projects moving forward.
I also learned that a brand is not just a logo or a slogan. It’s the behavior people see every day. How quickly we responded to questions, how honestly we admitted mistakes, how respectfully we handled criticism, these daily actions shaped the perception of Kenyan football more than any single campaign could.
And perhaps most importantly, I learned that a great team is worth more than any single star performer. My best work happened when I made space for others to shine, when we shared context, gave each other honest feedback, and pulled together during busy times.
These lessons were made richer by my communications team who shared every high and low, my colleagues at FKF who made the work worth showing up for, journalists who kept me sharp with questions and deadlines, and football stakeholders across the country who gave meaning to my service. Every interaction, big or small, taught me something valuable.
Life After FKF
One of the first things I did after leaving was quit social media cold turkey. The quiet felt strange at first. I missed a few freelance leads, which took a toll on my finances, and lost some algorithm-driven visibility, which had formed part of my identity.
Nonetheless, I gained something far more valuable: space to think. My phone grew quieter, but my mind became clearer.
In that quiet time, I have been working on some awesome products at Play360 Solutions. We aim to be the engine behind Kenya's top sports brands.
Next Steps
This blog will be my place to think aloud. I’ll share short notes, project lessons, and honest reflections. If you work in sports or tech (or anywhere the two meet), I’d love to connect. I’m deepening my technical stack: React, Node.js, Typescript, and Flutter, so I can help turn more ideas into working products. My aim is simple: build tools and experiences that solve real problems for real people and organizations.
Leaving FKF was not easy, but it taught me that growth often sits just beyond comfort. A year later, I’m grateful for the late nights, the tough calls, the small wins that led to bigger ones. This next chapter is about turning that experience into useful products and stronger partnerships. I’m excited to see where it leads and I hope we build something meaningful together.