NAIROBI, Kenya- Public live sports viewing will never be the same again in Kenya following the arrival of the first of its kind, state-of-the-art, SportPesa mobile commentary and display truck.
The custom made, ground-breaking piece of modern equipment that is bound to set the pace for public television screening worldwide will be unveiled to Kenyans for the first time on Saturday during the live viewing of the El Clasico at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.
It is another notable first for global gaming firm SportPesa that has its roots in the country as it continues to set the pace in enhancing customer experience through innovation.
The technological marvel can be equated to a ‘stadium on wheels’ and it will revolutionise live sports viewing by creating an atmosphere that will bring devoted fans closer to their sporting heroes by offering the best interactive experience possible.
“The pioneering truck is an invention that will bring SportPesa closer to our customers and the Kenyan public who have stood with us since we rolled out our gaming platform.
“By taking live viewing around the nation, the mobile commentary and display unit will be a critical tool in promoting sports.
“It will inspire the next generation of local talent to aim for the world stage by bringing the best action closer to their doorsteps,” SportPesa Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ronald Karauri, remarked.
“It will be a complete package of cutting-edge sports viewing and entertainment all rolled into one to give fans memorable experiences as it goes around Kenya,” the CEO underscored.
Colourful launch
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| The first of its kind, state-of-the-art, SportPesa mobile commentary and display truck that will be formally launched during the screening of the El Clasico at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi on Saturday, December 23, 2017. PHOTO/SPN |
A colourful launch ceremony is planned for the equipment mounted on a Mercedes-Benz truck, a model of quality and sturdiness that is bound to serve Kenyans for years to come.
It will be at the centre of the first-ever LaLiga Experience in Kenya that will be crowned by the biggest game on the planet when Spanish champions Real Madrid CF welcome FC Barcelona to the Bernabeu.
Before pitching camp at Uhuru Gardens, the truck will make random stops in a roadshow to give Nairobians a pleasant surprise before it is driven in convoy to the venue where fans will sample its majesty for the first time.
The post-production unit comes with a commentary and display unit with a position where fans can engage in interviews that are recorded for future use.
It is powered by a massive 40kVA (Kilo Volt Ampheres) generator with a standby 30kVA Uninterruptible Power Unit to ensure that there are no lights out any time during its use and giving it capability to set up in any part of the country, even the remotest of areas.
Two 7.1m tall by 4m wide giant screens are mounted on each side, making it suitable for viewing from distance without congestion as well as giving a 360 degrees stadium feel for fans converging to enjoy their sporting fix.
These screens can be lifted to a staggering height of 7.2m above the ground using technology that has never been used in display trucks to improve on viewing in grounds with little space in what is aimed as accommodating as many fans as possible.
Another novel innovation is its stage facility that allows performances that will come in handy in keeping the crowd engaged with great off air sporting content, delivering on its versatile ability of being an entertainment unit.
It comes with a Public-Address System that can be heard from afar with crystal clear sound with the equipment on board capable of receiving High Definition television signal and transmitting them in Standard Definition.
It is fully decked in the famous SportPesa colours and logos making it a hard miss for anyone wherever it will pitch tent to give fans a viewing experience they will never forget.
In short, it is light years ahead of the technology used in local mobile cinema vans widely known as watoto kaeni chini (sit down, children) that have ruled the Kenyan countryside for decades.
Get ready for the action.