Also known as: Kenya Rugby 7s women's team Lionesses
Kenya's women's rugby sevens team competing in the 2026 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Performance Division, currently coached by Simon Odongo.
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Former Kenya Lionesses coach Felix Oloo killed in U.S. road crash By Mkalla wa Mwambodze May 05, 2026 10:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Kenya Lionesses head coach and Nakuru Rug …
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Audio By VocalizeFormer Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead. Oloo, who also doubled as Nakuru RFC head coach, died on Monday, May 4,2026 in a tragic road accident in the United States of America. …
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is deadKenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya finished eighth at the Valladolid Sevens and collected six points to reach 14 overall after two rounds of the three-leg SVNS Championship series finale. Shujaa remain eighth in the standings, eight points ahead of ninth-placed Uruguay, and need to maintain their position at the final round in Bordeaux this weekend to secure a place in next season's Division One competition.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Lionesses overpowered Uganda Lady Cranes 43-10 in their Rugby Africa Women's Cup opener at RFUEA Grounds, producing a dominant performance especially in attack after settling into the match.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's sevens rugby team defeated Uganda 43-10 in their opening match of the Africa Women's Cup at the RFUEA Grounds, with tries from Moreen Muritu, Stella Wafula, Freshia Oduor, and Tracy Montex. The Lionesses' physical dominance and attacking phases controlled the match from start to finish.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Performance Division kicks off at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with Kenya's Lionesses opening their campaign against Uganda in a regional derby. Kenya aims to end South Africa's dominance in the tournament, having finished second in the previous edition.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Lionesses begin their 2026 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Performance Division campaign with a regional derby against Uganda Lady Cranes on Saturday at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. Kenya finished second in last year's competition and aims to win their first continental title.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Head coach Simon Odongo has unveiled a 28-player Kenya Lionesses squad for the Rugby Africa Women's Performance Division tournament, a four-nation event featuring Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar from May 21–31 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. Natasha Emali and Judith Auma have been named co-captains.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Lionesses have named a squad featuring senior players Janet Okello and Sheila Chajira for the Rugby Africa Cup Performance Division, a continental competition bringing together Kenya, defending champions South Africa, Uganda and Madagascar.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Simon Odongo has warned Kenya's Lionesses to exercise caution as they prepare to host the 2026 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Performance Division tournament, which runs from May 21–31 and features Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar. Kenya finished second in the previous edition and will face Uganda on May 23, Madagascar on May 27, and defending champions South Africa on May 31.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyan women rugby players are changing mindsets by participating in a sport traditionally associated with men, with recent Nairobi competitions demonstrating growing female participation and showcasing confidence and determination on the pitch.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Felix Oloo, former head coach of Kenya Lionesses and Nakuru RFC, died on Monday, May 4, 2026 in a road accident in the United States. He led Kenya Lionesses to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was credited with developing grassroots rugby talent across the country.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →