Kenya Sevens playmaker Nygel Amaitsa has opened up on the decision to leave Strathmore Leos for KCB Rugby, revealing that completing his studies made it the right time to take the next step in his rugby career.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmaitsa was among the headline signings during the recently concluded transfer window, with the record Kenya Cup champions strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. The Bankers also secured the services of David Nyangige, Collins Ngoko, Benson Kihiti, Samson Mapesa and Hillary Salano as they look to challenge on all fronts.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##The talented flyhalf said graduating from Strathmore University naturally marked the end of one chapter, and the beginning of another."I had finished school, so it was my time to move. I was doing a Diploma in Bachelor of Business Information Technology. It has only been a week here at KCB; I feel like a fresher," Amaitsa told Mozzart Sport.The move also presents an opportunity for the Kenya Sevens international to compete in an environment known for its winning tradition.KSSSA: How former Kenya Simbas star is fueling Cardinal Otunga's historic run"I want to achieve more with KCB. It is already a big team, so I want to contribute to their winning culture," he added.Amaitsa made his competitive debut for the Bankers at the Dala 7s in Kisumu last weekend, although it was not the start he had envisioned. KCB surrendered their title after suffering a quarterfinal defeat to Kenya Harlequins before eventually finishing fifth overall.The match proved frustrating for the Bankers, with both Amaitsa and Festus Shiasi receiving yellow cards, leaving the defending champions with an uphill task against Quins.Despite the disappointing debut, KCB will quickly shift their focus to the Kabeberi 7s, scheduled for Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 August at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, where they will be aiming to successfully defend another title and return to winning ways.Kenya U20 release 28-man squad for Barthés Trophy tourneyAway from club rugby, Amaitsa reflected on his recent experiences with Kenya Sevens, describing the 2026 campaign as an important learning journey after Shujaa participated in the HSBC Division II competition, before progressing to the HSBC World Championship, where their dream of climbing to the main series was cut short."The national team was a great experience, since we started at Division II. We have never played in Division II; it was the first time. Then we went to the Championship, then India; it was amazing. As a player, it was a learning curve for me," he said.Amaitsa then went on to make his Rugby Premier League debut in June in India, where he played for Delhi Redz alongside Kenya Sevens stars like Patrick Odongo, Samuel Asati, and John Okoth.South African Ntabeni Dukisa reflects on transitioning from player to coach at KabrasHe shared his impressions of India's unique conditions and rugby culture."India was too hot, too friendly, and too chilly. The main lesson I picked was that even the smaller person can be a good player. Indians play support rugby, and it is only a matter of time,” he averred.Amaitsa's busy schedule is set to continue after the National Sevens Circuit. The playmaker has also been drafted for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship, which is scheduled to take place in September, where he will feature alongside several of Kenya's top sevens stars.14 Kenyan stars make inaugural Ultimate Sevens draft
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