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Kevin Wambua

Kevin Wambua — head coach of Kenya Sevens (Shujaa), naming squads for international sevens tournaments including the Africa Sevens and Safari Sevens.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has handed several players their first opportunity to play for Shujaa as the hosts begin their quest for a fifth consecutive Safari Sevens title. …

    New stars Owino, Ambale ready to shine for Shujaa at Safari Sevens
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenya's Shujaa will field a largely new-look side at the Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with several regular stars missing as coach Kevin Wambua turns to emerging talent. …

    New look Shujaa set for Africa Sevens
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Shujaa name squad for Mauritius Africa Sevens as four players earn debuts By Wycliffe Orandi September 30, 2026 11:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya Shujaa head coach Kevin Wambua h …

    Shujaa name squad for Mauritius Africa Sevens as four players earn debuts
  6. The Standard

    … Innocent Simiyu reinforced the importance of hard work, while current Kenya Sevens coach Kevin Wambua helped him understand the modern game. …

    From heartbreak to glory, the end of Tanga's 7s journey with Shujaa and Kabras
  7. August 2026
  8. The Standard

    … Amonde had been serving as a strength and conditioning coach in the Shujaa setup alongside head coach Kevin Wambua and assistant coach Louis Kisia. …

    Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at Shujaa
  9. Citizen Digital

    … use that bars national team coaches from holding similar coaching positions at club level.Amonde, who recently attained his World Rugby Level II coaching certification, had been serving as a strength and conditioning coach within the Shujaa setup alongside head coach Kevin Wambua …

    Coach Amonde confirms Shujaa exit, full focus now on KCB RFC
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … ujaa’s place in Division 2. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The result capped a disappointing weekend in France for Kevin Wambua …

    Gov’t reaffirms support for Shujaa despite missing HSBC Division 1 target
  12. The Standard

    … Against sides like Fiji and South Africa, Kenya cannot afford such errors.Coach Kevin Wambua will demand more discipline, quicker decision-making, and stronger defending if Shujaa are to survive the difficult pool and keep their promotion hopes alive. …

    Shujaa face South Africa and Fiji in the test at Bordeaux Sevens
  13. The Standard

    … However, Kevin Wambua’s charges responded strongly in their final group match, edging Great Britain 12-7 to secure their only win of the tournament and book a place in the quarterfinals.The victory offered hope of another improved finish, but Kenya once again ran into a ruthless …

    Shujaa almost there as search for crucial slot enters last lap
  14. May 2026
  15. The Standard

    … Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua believes the team has learned important lessons from that defeat and is confident his side can finish strongly in the remaining two legs. …

    Shujaa renew rivalry with South Africa

Yesterday

  1. Kenya Sevens announces squad with new talent for Safari Sevens

    Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has named Shujaa's squad for the Safari Sevens at Nyayo Stadium this weekend, combining experienced players like co-captain George Ooro with new talent including Elvis Olukusi, Glacious Owino, and Rayvon Olindi, as the defending champions seek a fifth consecutive title.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Kenya Shujaa names 12-man squad for Africa Sevens in Mauritius

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius this weekend with a largely new-look squad, including four players earning their first caps after standout performances in the National Sevens Circuit. Coach Kevin Wambua has left out several established regulars to give emerging talent an opportunity on the international stage.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Shujaa names squad for Africa Sevens in Mauritius

    Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa has named a squad for the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with four players earning their first international call-ups following the National Sevens Circuit. The squad, co-captained by Elvis Olukski and Rayvone Ambale, will compete in Pool B against Namibia, Réunion and Madagascar.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  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 →

Thursday 20 August

  1. KCB Rugby coach Amonde focuses on club after Shujaa exit

    Kenya Rugby Union terminated Andrew Amonde's contract as a strength and conditioning coach with Kenya Sevens, citing a contractual clause preventing national team coaches from holding similar positions at club level. Amonde, now focused on his role with KCB Rugby, said he will not dispute the dismissal and intends to give the club his full attention.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Coach Amonde exits Kenya Sevens, focuses on KCB RFC role

    KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde has confirmed his departure from the Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) technical setup following the Kenya Rugby Union's decision to terminate his appointment. The KRU cited a contractual clause barring national team coaches from holding similar coaching positions at club level.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. Government backs Shujaa after missing HSBC Division 1 target

    Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa finished 11th at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in France, with one win from five matches, dropping to Division 2 after the USA defeated Fiji. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports reaffirmed government support for the team despite the missed target.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  1. Kenya Sevens pursue promotion at Bordeaux world championship

    Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) compete in the final leg of the World Championship in Bordeaux this weekend, needing to finish in the top eight overall to secure promotion back to the HSBC SVNS Division One. The team sits eighth with 14 points and faces South Africa, Fiji, and Great Britain in their group.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenya Sevens on track for Division One after Valladolid

    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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya Sevens face South Africa, Australia, Great Britain in Spain

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship in Valladolid, Spain, facing South Africa, Australia, and Great Britain in Group A as they push for promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series' top level. Kenya currently sits seventh on the standings with eight points after a quarter-final loss to South Africa in Hong Kong's opening leg.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

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