Starehe Boys’ Centre students participating in this year’s Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon pose for a group photo outside Safaricom Headquarters, where they attended a luncheon with Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa./HANDOUT


Ten students from Starehe Boys’ Centre & School are cycling 1,100 kilometres from Busia to Mombasa in a 13-day challenge aimed at raising Sh10 million for the institution.

The students were hosted for a luncheon yesterday at the Michael Joseph Centre at Safaricom Headquarters in honour of the 2026 Dr Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon.

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Peter Ndegwa (centre), Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom Group PLC, Karen Basiye (left), Director – Sustainable Business and Social Impact, Safaricom PLC, and Mr. Fred Okono (right), Director, Starehe Boys Centre, join students from Starehe Boys’ Centre during the presentation of a KES 1 million sponsorship towards the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-a-thon 2026. The presentation was made during a luncheon held at the Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom Headquarters, as the students prepared to commence the second leg of their journey from Nairobi to Mombasa./HANDOUT
Karen Basiye, Director – Sustainable Business & Social Impact at Safaricom PLC, engages with the young cyclists from Starehe Boys’ Centre during the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-a-thon 2026 luncheon at the Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom Headquarters. Safaricom is proud to sponsor and support the Bike-a-thon, helping empower these students as they take on the challenging second leg of their journey from Nairobi to Mombasa. /HANDOUT

The annual cycling event celebrates the legacy of Starehe’s founder, Dr Geoffrey William Griffin, while raising funds to support the school’s sustainability, scholarships and infrastructure.

The 2026 Bike-A-Thon was flagged off in Busia on August 3 and will pass through 19 counties before reaching Mombasa.

The challenge is being undertaken by 10 Form Three students who were selected through a competitive process and trained for the demanding journey.

The students have received support from professional riders, teachers, coaches, alumni and volunteers as they take on the 13-day challenge.

The team is targeting Sh10 million to support Starehe’s mission and create opportunities for future students.