KCB Rugby returned to the top of the Impala Floodlights podium after whitewashing Kenya Harlequins 47-7 in the 2026 final to claim their first 15s title in two years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers produced a commanding performance to see off Quins, ending their two-year wait for silverware in the 15s format.KCB made a bright start to the encounter, with Branton Lusisa opening the scoring before Wahinya added the conversion to hand the Bankers an early advantage.Patrick Odongo's hat-trick fires Daystar Falcons to maiden Impala Floodlights titleQuins had an opportunity to respond after KCB conceded an infringement, but they failed to convert the resulting penalty.The Bankers capitalised on the reprieve, using their forward dominance to strike again through a well-executed maul, with Fortune Arturo grounding the ball for their second try. Wahinya was once again on target with the conversion.KCB continued to dictate proceedings, with Festus Shiasi crossing the whitewash for another try before Wahinya added the extras to extend their advantage.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075977##The Bankers carried their momentum into the second half, with Sheldon Kahi powering over for a pushover try to further stretch the gap. Wahinya maintained his perfect record off the tee, adding another conversion.Stephen Osumba later replaced Wahinya as KCB looked to manage the closing stages of the contest.Elvis Olukusi had the final say, crossing for KCB’s last try of the night before Wahinya added the conversion to complete an emphatic performance by the Bankers.Second-half brilliance propels Mwamba Ladies to 5th consecutive Impala Floodlit titleThe victory marked KCB’s first Impala Floodlights 15s title since 2023, when they last lifted the trophy before losing their crown to Menengai Oilers.Their road to the 2026 final was equally impressive. KCB eliminated defending champions Menengai Oilers in the quarter-finals before seeing off Mwamba RFC in the semi-finals to set up a final showdown against Kenya Harlequins.For Quins, the final represented another step in their resurgence, having reached the Floodlights final for the first time since 2014. They had been chasing their first title since 1998 but ultimately fell short against a determined KCB side.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075968##Menengai Oilers finish fifth after beating Blak BladMenengai Oilers finished fifth at the 2026 Impala Floodlights after securing a 29-15 victory over Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad at the Impala Club.Both sides entered the classification fixture seeking redemption after suffering quarter-final exits, but it was the Oilers who recovered from their disappointment to finish the tournament on a winning note.The opening ten minutes were characterised by a tight contest for territory, with neither side willing to give up early ground.Former Kenya International on why Shujaa performs better than Kenya SimbasThe breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute when the Oilers capitalised on a quick penalty tap, allowing Destorious Ifedha to power over for the opening try. Wilson Tonya converted to give the Oilers a 7-0 lead.The Nakuru-based side quickly doubled their advantage through star centre John Okoth, who broke through on the right before racing clear to score in the left corner.Oilers continued to dominate the set-pieces and extended their lead through Agwings Owino, who grounded their third try following a well-worked lineout. Tonya missed the conversion as the Oilers took control of the contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076443##Blak Blad finally got on the scoreboard in the 42nd minute through Bryson Ogamba, although Kelvin Gathu missed the conversion to leave the score at 17-5.The university side returned from the break with renewed determination, with Archadius Khwesa producing a brilliant break down the left flank to score and reduce the deficit to 17-10.However, the Oilers responded at the hour mark when Celestine Mboi powered over following a strong rolling maul to extend their advantage to 22-10.Kenyan rugby player opens up on challenges of adapting to life in PolandBlak Blad missed a crucial penalty that could have brought them closer before Khwesa crossed for his second try late in the contest to make it 22-15.With the university side pushing for a late equaliser, a costly knock-on inside the Oilers’ half proved decisive.The Oilers launched a counter-attack, with Moses Ajak sprinting clear to score the match-sealing try. Glacious Owino added the conversion to seal a 29-15 victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076435##Meanwhile, Nondies RFC edged Mwamba RFC to secure third place in the tournament.
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