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Organization

KCB Bank

Also known as: the bankers · KCB · KCB FC · KCB Women's Volleyball Club · KCB Volleyball · the Lionesses · KCB RFC · KCB Cubs · KCB Football Club · Bankers

Multi-sport organization fielding rugby, football, and volleyball teams; competes in Kenya Cup finals and African club championships.

Sport

Kabras seek fifth Kenya Cup title against KCB

The News

Kabras RFC will face KCB in the Kenya Cup final on May 9 at the ASK Showground in Kakamega, with the Millers eyeing a record-extending fifth title. Kabras beat Black Blad 48-12 in the semi-final while KCB defeated Nondies Script 52-7, with the two teams having faced each other in the last four successive finals.

29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Kabras seek fifth Kenya Cup title against KCB

    Kabras RFC will face KCB in the Kenya Cup final on May 9 at the ASK Showground in Kakamega, with the Millers eyeing a record-extending fifth title. Kabras beat Black Blad 48-12 in the semi-final while KCB defeated Nondies Script 52-7, with the two teams having faced each other in the last four successive finals.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sofapaka faces relegation from Kenya Premier League

    Sofapaka could become the first team relegated from the Kenya Premier League this season, sitting bottom of the table on 17 points with five matches remaining and facing Mathare United on Matchday 30.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KCB eyes Kenya Cup crown, faces Kabras in May final

    KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde backs his side to break Kabras RFC's dominance in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup final, set for Saturday, 9 May at ASK Kakamega Showground, where Kabras will chase their fifth consecutive title.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Joshua Weru becomes first Kenyan to sign with Philadelphia Eagles

    Joshua Weru has become the first Kenyan and East African athlete to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles through the NFL International Player Pathway Program. Former Kenya Sevens captain Andrew Amonde has expressed confidence in Weru's ability to succeed in the National Football League, citing his athletic skills, physical fitness, and speed developed through his rugby career.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Coach Njogu departs KCB RFC after contract expiry

    Experienced coach John Njogu has officially left KCB Football Club following the expiry of his contract on April 26, 2026. Njogu, who joined the club in June 2025 as a trainer under head coach Robert Matano, thanked the club's management and technical staff in a farewell message.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DCI arrests three suspects in Nairobi armed robbery spree

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested three suspects linked to a series of violent robberies targeting motorists in Nairobi. The gang allegedly impersonated police officers in multiple incidents, including robberies of Sh2.14 million, Sh4.2 million, and Sh1.4 million in separate cases along Mombasa Road.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kabras Sugar and KCB meet in Kenya Cup final May 9

    Kabras Sugar and KCB have secured their places in the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup final scheduled for May 9 at ASK Showground in Kakamega County, after Kabras defeated Blak Blad 48-12 and KCB thrashed Nondescripts 52-7 in their respective semifinals. This will be the eighth meeting between the two sides in a Kenya Cup final since 2014/2015, with Kabras seeking a fifth consecutive title.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

  4. Corporate Kenya not sufficiently backing sports investments

    Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. KCB RFC defeats Nondescripts 52-7, advances to Kenya Cup final

    KCB RFC secured a place in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup final with a commanding 52-07 victory over Nondescripts in a semi-final at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka. The Bankers will face Kabras RFC in the final set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB and Kabras Sugar advance to Kenya Cup final

    KCB RFC defeated Nondescripts 52-07 in a Kenya Cup semi-final to secure a spot in the 2025-2026 final against defending champions Kabras Sugar, who beat Kenyatta University's Blak Blad 48-15. The final is set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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