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Carlos Katywa

Kabras Sugar RFC head coach who guided the team to a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title in 2026.

2026-05-052026-09-23

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    At Kabras, a long list of coaches also shaped him, from Urther Shikwe and Anthony Ogot to Mike Bishop, Cardovillis, Henley du Plessis, Mzi Nyathi, Jerome Muller and Carlos Katywa.

    From heartbreak to glory, the end of Tanga's 7s journey with Shujaa and Kabras
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    He noted that involving Chipu head coach Simon Jawich and head of programme Carlos Katywa during the U20 campaign in Uganda was part of the strategy to ensure continuity, with unified training philosophies and systems filtering from the junior side to the senior team.

    KRU pins future of Kenya Simbas on Chipu stars
  5. May 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Kabras Sugar RFC claim sixth straight Enterprise Cup title with win over Pirates By Ade Attere May 31, 2026 06:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kabras Sugar RFC Head coach Carlos Katywa reacts against Hom

    Kabras Sugar RFC claim sixth straight Enterprise Cup title with win over Pirates
  7. The Standard

    Kabras coach Carlos Katywa said his players understand the importance of the final and are ready to fight for another title.

    Kabras face Uganda's Pirates with Enterprise Cup title on the line
  8. Citizen Digital

    Kabras coach Katywa credits experience for Kenya Cup win By Mkalla wa Mwambodze May 11, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kabras Sugar versus KCB RFC in a Kenya Cup final at the Kakamega Showground

    Kabras coach Katywa credits experience for Kenya Cup win
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kabras RFC coach Carlos Katywa praised the victory, saying the experience within his squad played a key role in helping the team recover and clinch the title.

    Kabras stop KCB to win fifth straight Kenya Cup
  10. The Standard

    That draw ended Kabras’ incredible run of 50 consecutive wins in the Kenya Cup under coach Carlos Katywa.

    Kabras chase history as KCB seek revenge in Kenya Cup final
  11. The Standard

    The victory also extended coach Carlos Katywa’s remarkable unbeaten run since joining Kabras.

    It's a five-peat as history makers Kabras Sugar retain Kenya Cup title
  12. The Standard

    Ten years later, the Kakamega-based side are still standing tall.Current coach Carlos Katywa says the journey to another final has not been easy despite the club’s continued success.

    Kabras Sugar seek more sweetness in Kenya Cup final against KCB
  13. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa says his side is ready for a tougher test against a much-improved KCB when the two teams meet in the Kenya Cup final on Saturday at the ASK Kakamega Showgrounds.

    Kabras wary of improved KCB ahead of Kenya Cup final
Sport

Scrum-half Tanga retires from sevens rugby after twelve years

The News

Brian Tanga, 30, a scrum-half for Kabras Sugar and Kenya's Shujaa sevens team, is retiring from sevens rugby after the 2026 National Sevens Circuit ended, citing serious injuries and confidence in emerging younger players Jackson Siketi, Mike Lukusi, and Rayvon Ambale to take his place.

22 September 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Scrum-half Tanga retires from sevens rugby after twelve years

    Brian Tanga, 30, a scrum-half for Kabras Sugar and Kenya's Shujaa sevens team, is retiring from sevens rugby after the 2026 National Sevens Circuit ended, citing serious injuries and confidence in emerging younger players Jackson Siketi, Mike Lukusi, and Rayvon Ambale to take his place.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. KRU rebuilds Kenya Simbas with Under-20 Chipu stars

    Following their failure to qualify for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled a rebuilding plan for the national men's rugby team blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent from the Kenya Under-20 squad, Chipu, who won the 2026 Barthés Trophy.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Kabras Sugar RFC wins sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup title

    Kabras Sugar RFC defeated Stanbic Pirates 25-12 in the Enterprise Cup final on May 30th, 2026, at the RFUEA premises, securing their sixth straight title with a dominant performance that included an early try.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Defending champions Kabras face Black Pirates in Enterprise Cup final

    Kabras Sugar RFC, defending Enterprise Cup champions with an unbeaten run since 2019, face Uganda's Black Pirates in the final at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The match comes after Kabras won a fifth straight Kenya Cup title earlier in the season.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Kabras wins fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title

    Kabras Sugar RFC defeated KCB RFC 14-8 in the Kenya Cup final at Kakamega Showgrounds, claiming their fifth consecutive title. Coach Carlos Katywa attributed the victory to his squad's experience and composure, particularly in the second half comeback.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Kabras RFC wins fifth consecutive Kenya Cup rugby title

    Kabras RFC won the Kenya Cup rugby title for the fifth consecutive time, defeating KCB RFC 14–8 in the final at Kakamega Showgrounds. Supersub Ntabeni Dukisa scored three penalties to help Kabras retain their title.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kabras bid for fifth straight Kenya Cup title against KCB

    Defending champions Kabras Sugar host KCB Rugby in today's Kenya Cup final, seeking a historic fifth consecutive title—a feat no team has achieved in 42 years. KCB, who last won the cup four seasons ago, arrive with a record of five previous Kenya Cup final victories over Kabras, though Kabras are unbeaten in their last six meetings between the sides.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kabras Sugar win fifth consecutive Kenya Cup rugby title

    Kabras Sugar retained the Kenya Cup with a 14-8 victory over KCB Rugby, becoming only the third club in Kenyan rugby history to win five straight league titles, joining Nondescripts RFC and Impala RFC.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. Kabras Sugar bid for fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title

    Defending champions Kabras Sugar chase a fifth straight Kenya Cup title in their 11th consecutive final appearance since 2016. Coach Carlos Katywa says the path to another final has been difficult despite the club's sustained success.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Kabras prepare for improved KCB in Kenya Cup final

    Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa says KCB have improved significantly since their 10-10 draw in the regular season and will present a tougher challenge in the Kenya Cup final on Saturday at ASK Kakamega Showgrounds. Katywa emphasized that Kabras must be disciplined and execute perfectly in every department to secure a fourth consecutive title.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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