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Kenya Cup

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Kenya stunned rugby giants Fiji 30-7 in the final to lift their first-ever World Rugby Sevens Series title, a feat that remains one of the greatest accomplishments in Kenyan sport.At club level, Aringo was instrumental as Impala Saracens reached the 2016 Kenya Cup final before lo

    Rugby fraternity mourns Shujaa hero Robert 'Majei' Aringo
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    th 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 Homeboyz RFC during Kenya Cup

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

    The match sets up another big East African rugby showdown as Kabras chase another trophy after already winning a fifth straight Kenya Cup title earlier this season.

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

    Kabras eye greatness with back-to-back Enterprise Cups in sight By John Kyanda May 28, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sheldon Kahi in action during the Kenya Cup match against Kabras Sugar at th

    Kabras eye greatness with back-to-back Enterprise Cups in sight
  7. 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
  8. Citizen Digital

    KCB RFC turn focus to 7s Circuit after Kenya Cup final heartache By Jacob Icia May 10, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby Club has shifted focus to the National Sevens Ci

    KCB RFC turn focus to 7s Circuit after Kenya Cup final heartache
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kabras stop KCB to win fifth straight Kenya Cup By Eric Ayiro May 09, 2026 06:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kabras RFC won the Kenya Cup rugby title for the fifth consecutive time aft

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

    At the end of it, some of them emerged as outstanding players and have grown up the ranks to play for Nakuru RFC and other Kenya Cup teams.

    Why Oloo will be remembered as a true legend of Kenyan rugby
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKabras Sugar made history yesterday after winning a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title with a hard-fought 14-8 victory over archrivals KCB Rugby at Kakamega Showgrounds.

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

    KCB's nearly men out to break Kabras' Kenya Cup grip By Stanley Mativo May 08, 2026 10:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Festus Shiasi (C) of KCB RFC takes control against Nondescripts players during their

    KCB's nearly men out to break Kabras' Kenya Cup grip
Sport

Kenya Sevens star Robert Aringo dies, mourned by rugby fraternity

The News

The Kenyan rugby community is mourning the death of Robert "Majei" Aringo, a former Kenya Sevens player and Impala RFC member who helped Kenya win the Singapore Sevens in 2016. The Kenya Rugby Union and former teammates have remembered him as a gifted athlete and dedicated teammate whose contributions to Kenyan rugby will be remembered.

9 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya Sevens star Robert Aringo dies, mourned by rugby fraternity

    The Kenyan rugby community is mourning the death of Robert "Majei" Aringo, a former Kenya Sevens player and Impala RFC member who helped Kenya win the Singapore Sevens in 2016. The Kenya Rugby Union and former teammates have remembered him as a gifted athlete and dedicated teammate whose contributions to Kenyan rugby will be remembered.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

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

Thursday 28 May

  1. Kabras pursue sixth Enterprise Cup title, Black Pirates seek upset

    Kabras RFC aim to win the Enterprise Cup for the sixth consecutive year and complete a double after securing a historic five-peat of Kenya Cup titles. Uganda's Stanbic Black Pirates, the first Ugandan club to reach the final since 1970, stand in their way at the RFUEA Grounds.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Sunday 10 May

  1. KCB RFC turns to 7s circuit after Kenya Cup final loss

    KCB RFC lost 8-14 to Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final at ASK Showground on Saturday and has shifted focus to the National Sevens Circuit. Despite a spirited display and an early lead, KCB was overtaken in the second half as Kabras sealed victory with a late penalty try.

    10 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. Felix Oloo remembered as legend of Kenyan rugby

    Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo, who died at 37, is being mourned as a true legend for his contributions to rugby development at club and national levels, including his work with Nakuru RFC Age Grade Academy since 2011, which has produced international players.

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. KCB seeks to end Kabras' Kenya Cup dominance in final

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar in the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup final on Saturday, their eighth meeting in a final since 2014/15. KCB aims to break Kabras' hold on the title—including their bid for a fifth successive crown—after drawing 10-10 in the regular season and losing the 2024 final 29-5.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. KCB aims to end Kabras Sugar's Kenya Cup title streak

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final this Saturday at ASK Showground, Kakamega, seeking to prevent Kabras from winning a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title. Kabras have won the last four trophies and are the dominant team in Kenyan rugby.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. 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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Mwenda backs Kabras to win Kenya Cup final at home

    All Saints Embu rugby head coach Benson Mwenda believes Kabras RFC will use their home advantage to defeat KCB RFC in the Kenya Cup final on Saturday at Kakamega, though he notes KCB has improved and both teams feature players with experience from the national teams.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Former Kenya Lionesses coach Felix Oloo dies in U.S. crash

    Felix Oloo, former head coach of Kenya Lionesses and a Nakuru Rugby Football Club player, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 405 in Bothell, Washington, early Monday morning in an incident under investigation.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  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. 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. 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

  2. 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

Sunday 26 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

Saturday 25 April

  1. Kabras host Blak Blad in Kenya Cup semi-final today

    Kabras Sugar will host Kenya University's Blak Blad in the Kenya Cup semi-final at Kakamega Showground today at 3 pm, with the millers making the last four for the 11th straight season and having finished top of the table for the eighth season in a row. Blak Blad, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in their history after a narrow 27-25 win over Strathmore Leos, comes into the match as the surprise package.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

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