Kenyatta University’s, Blak Blad, have received a timely boost ahead of this weekend’s Kabeberi 7s after securing a sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance.The partnership comes at a crucial time for the university side as they continue their preparations for the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMadison Life Assurance’s support extends beyond traditional branding, with the insurer committing to equip the team with new playing kits, training gear, medical equipment and supplies, while also providing medical insurance cover for the players.The partnership will also focus on the players’ future away from the game through financial wellness and literacy programmes designed to help the student-athletes manage their finances and prepare for life after rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9892481##Blak Blad head coach Benard Rotich described the sponsorship as a transformative moment for the club, saying it reflects the direction the team has been taking both on and off the field."This partnership with Madison Life Assurance is a game-changer for Blak Blad. It gives our players the support they need both on and off the pitch, from quality training equipment and medical cover to financial literacy that prepares them for life beyond rugby. It shows that our vision as a club is attracting the right partners,” Rotich said.Blak Blad decries lack of support from Kenyatta University despite outstanding resultsThe coach added that the collaboration aligns with the club’s broader objective of developing well-rounded individuals rather than just successful rugby players.“As coaches, our responsibility goes beyond developing good rugby players: we want to shape responsible young men. Madison Life Assurance shares that vision, and their investment in player welfare, healthcare, and financial education makes this partnership truly special,” he offered.The sponsorship comes barely two weeks after Mozzart Sport highlighted concerns over what sources described as persistent lack of institutional support despite Blak Blad’s impressive rise in Kenyan rugby.Multiple sources, who requested anonymity for fear of repercussions, revealed that inadequate facilitation, particularly during the National Sevens Circuit, had remained a recurring challenge even as the university side established itself as the country’s top-performing public university rugby team.KSSSA: Youngest coach at 2026 nationals reveals how Mathare Rugby Foundation set him up for successThe Madison Life deal is expected to ease some of those concerns by improving player welfare and providing resources that strengthen both the team’s performance and long-term development.Blak Blad will now shift their focus to the Kabeberi 7s, where they face a stern test in Pool C against fellow university side Zetech Oaks, former Kenya Cup champions Menengai Oilers and coastal outfit Mombasa RFC.
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