Mwamba RFC captain Bruce Shiemi has shared the secret behind an impressive decade on the pitch.Shiemi attributed his longevity in rugby to discipline, dedication and an unwavering love for the game.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe versatile hooker and flanker has spent the last 10 years building a career that has seen him rise through the ranks at Homeboyz Rugby Academy, represent Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Monks and establish himself as a key figure at Mwamba RFC.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883186##Reflecting on his journey, Shiemi said the milestones he has achieved over the years continue to motivate him to keep pushing."It's been 10 years in rugby. During that time, I've won the Enterprise Cup and finished third in the National Sevens Circuit with Mwamba. I'm grateful for the journey and everything the game has taught me," he said.For Shiemi, success in rugby goes beyond talent. He believes consistency, hard work, and passion are the qualities that separate good players from great ones."If you want to become a good player, you must be disciplined, dedicated, and always willing to push yourself. Love the sport, commit to it, and the sport will reward you. Most importantly, enjoy the journey," he said.His rugby story began at the Homeboyz Rugby Academy, where he steadily climbed through the development ranks before earning a place in the club's Kenya Cup side. KSSSA: Cardinal Otunga captain reveals how flight to Nairobi fuelled their push for gloryHe later moved to CUEA Monks in 2019, spending two years with the university side before joining Mwamba RFC, where he is currently in his second season."My journey began at the Homeboyz Rugby Academy, where we had a strong development system. I progressed through the ranks until I earned a place in the Kenya Cup team. After 2019, I joined CUEA Monks, where I played for two years before moving to Mwamba. This is now my second year with the club," he explained.Shiemi's leadership qualities came to the fore during one of the toughest periods in Mwamba's recent history. He captained the club when it suffered relegation to the KRU Championship at the end of the 2024-2025 season. Samuel Asati reveals how Kenya can build its own Rugby Premier LeagueRather than dwell on the disappointment, he rallied his teammates and supporters, assuring them that brighter days lay ahead.Those words proved prophetic as Shiemi played a key role in helping Mwamba secure an immediate return to the Kenya Cup after just one season in the second tier.The veteran has also been instrumental in the club's encouraging performances in the ongoing National Sevens Circuit. After enduring a difficult outing at the Prinsloo Sevens, Mwamba responded in style to claim a third-place finish at the Dala Sevens, underlining the team's resilience.Despite reaching the 10-year milestone, Shiemi insists he is nowhere near calling time on his career."Retirement hasn't crossed my mind yet. I still have the energy, I still feel capable of competing, and I'm enjoying my rugby. I'm still here," he said.Former Kenya Sevens captain deliberating on career switch after lengthy injuryHe also had a message for the next generation of rugby players, urging them to embrace the values that have shaped his own career."To the young players, stay dedicated, remain disciplined, and genuinely love the sport. If you do that, you'll enjoy every moment of playing rugby," he concluded.