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The 2025/26 Kenya Cup roars back to life this weekend with a thrilling Ngong Road derby double header headlining a six-match schedule across Nairobi and Nakuru.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAfter a two-week hiatus to pave the way for the Enterprise Cup quarterfinals and the historic hosting of the HSBC SVNS 2 in Nairobi, the top-tier competition resumes with high-stakes encounters that could significantly reshape the standings.Five matches will be staged in Nairobi, while Nakuru will host one crucial fixture.Double Delight at the Ngong Racecourse as Kenya Cup Enters Final Stretch https://t.co/VHWG6JGdFX— Kenya Cup (@TheKenyaCup) February 20, 2026 KCB Rugby vs MMUST RugbyFormer champions KCB Rugby will host Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby at the KCB Sports Club in a match with implications at both ends of the table.The Bankers sit third on the log with 34 points, just one behind leaders Kabras RFC. Victory over the students could propel them ..

Menengai Oilers ended Kenya Cup Week Eight as the biggest winners after hammering Nondescript RFC 41-6 in a one-sided encounter played on Saturday, 21 February at the Ngong Racecourse.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Nakuru-based side endured a slow start in the muddy conditions, committing schoolboy errors that threatened to derail their momentum. However, they regrouped, tightened their defence and turned on the style in the second half, with head coach Gibson Weru’s substitutions proving decisive.Ugandan sides join Enterprise Cup as quarterfinal fixtures are confirmedThe clash was preceded by another Kenya Cup fixture that saw Daystar Falcons edge Kenya Harlequin 30-23 in the curtain raiser.It took barely five minutes for the Oilers to draw first blood, with Daniel Kipchirchir dotting down at the right corner. Abutwalib Wesonga added the extras to give the visitors a dream start. Moments later, Dennis Abukuse outsmarted his marker to cross over for another try, although ..

Kenya’s rugby fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of Africa Nazarene University head coach Solomon Obiero.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsObiero died on Monday, 23 February, after a tragic hit-and-run accident in Nairobi, bringing a sudden end to a life devoted to nurturing talent and growing the game at the grassroots level.Andrew Amonde hails KCB youngster after hat-trick of Man of the Match awardsAt the time of his death, he was actively involved in the university league, continuing to shape young players and leaving a lasting imprint on campus rugby. His final appearance on the touchline came just two days earlier, on Saturday, 21 February, when Africa Nazarene University battled to a thrilling 24-24 draw against Kenya Police University. That pulsating encounter now stands as his last contribution to the sport he so deeply loved.##NAJAVA_MECA_9537420##In a heartfelt statement, Western Bulls Rugby Club paid glowing tribute to their forme..

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship side Western Bulls have confirmed that all their players are safe following a road accident on Saturday, 21 February, while travelling back to Kakamega from Nairobi.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Bulls had just concluded their KRU Championship fixture against Mean Machine, which they lost 18-9, before their bus was involved in an accident at Timboroa.Kenya’s rugby fraternity thrown into mourning after loss of coachIn an official statement released by the club, chairman Mike Ligono assured fans, partners, and stakeholders that all 22 players on board escaped serious harm.“The management of Western Bulls would like to inform our fans, partners, and stakeholders that all 22 players are safe following a road accident at Timboroa while travelling back to Kakamega from our KRU Championship fixture against Mean Machine in Nairobi,” read part of the statement.##NAJAVA_MECA_9536862##According to the club, two players sustained minor injuries an..

Menengai Oilers tactician Gibson Weru has highlighted areas his charges must improve on as they gear up to face former Kenya Cup champions KCB Rugby in a high-stakes match slated for Saturday, 28 February at the Refinery in Nakuru.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBoth teams head to the match on the back of eight consecutive wins and will be looking for maximum points.Western Bulls provide update after road accidentThe Oilers enter the match on a high after a dominant 41-9 victory over Nondies, a result that underscored the squad’s depth.Weru started with John Okoth, Samson Onsomu, Alvin Khavoli, and Chrispine Shitundo on the bench, while others, including Samuel Ovwamu, were absent from the matchday squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9546965##Despite these omissions, the Oilers maintained their winning form, a testament to the strength of their bench.“Experience is one thing that you cannot buy, and it is invaluable. Once we can build depth, giving young players opportunities while experience..

After months away from the touchline, Mike Shamiah is back in the game and already leaving his mark.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe seasoned strength and conditioning coach has joined record Kenya Cup champions Nondies RFC after taking a sabbatical following his departure from KCB Rugby in 2024.His return signals a fresh chapter both for himself and the Ngong Road-based club, which has been battling inconsistency this season.Gibson Weru reveals areas of improvement ahead of KCB showdownIn August 2024, KCB Rugby confirmed Shamiah’s exit from the technical bench, a move that came shortly after the departure of long-serving head coach Curtis Olago, who ended a 13-year stint with the Bankers.Shamiah bowed out on a high, helping KCB successfully defend their Kabeberi 7s title with a commanding 29-7 victory over Menengai Oilers to seal a third consecutive crown.Having first joined KCB in 2014, Shamiah oversaw general fitness, skill development, and injury rehabilitation at the c..

Since the turn of the year, Daystar Falcons have quietly transformed into one of the most exciting Kenya Cup outfits, with the Caleb Bosire-coached side registering four straight wins.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOn Saturday, 21 February, the Falcons stunned Kenya Harlequin 30-23 in a muddy and bruising encounter at the Ngong Racecourse. The victory marked their fourth consecutive triumph, following hard-fought wins over Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology RFC (20-19), Kisumu RFC (41-28), and Nakuru RFC (35-20).Ugandan sides join Enterprise Cup as quarterfinal fixtures are confirmedFor Bosire, the turnaround has been anchored on one simple but powerful principle: belief.“Victory is sweet. It was a tough game, but we managed to get the result. A win is a win, and I’m very happy,” Bosire told Mozzart Sport.Daystar are competing in their first-ever Kenya Cup season, and their squad is largely composed of fresh faces experiencing top-flight rugby for the first t..

Kenya Harlequin head coach Patrice Agunda has admitted that life after the mass exodus witnessed before the start of the Kenya Cup season has been disappointing.Quins’ difficult start to the campaign continued on Saturday, 21 February, after a 30-23 loss to Kenya Cup debutants Daystar Falcons at the Ngong Racecourse, a result that left them still without a victory this year.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn September 2025, internal unrest erupted within the team, stemming from frustrations over the club’s payment structure. The standoff, which began shortly after the Embu Sevens, escalated into player boycotts and tense engagements with club leadership.Matters came to a head during a stormy meeting at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 20 September, where players were reportedly given an ultimatum: accept the existing payment model or request to leave.Caleb Bosire reveals secret behind Daystar Falcons’ four-game unbeaten runA poll later conducted on the team’s official WhatsApp g..

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup Week Nine action will deliver one of the season’s most anticipated showdowns as Menengai Oilers host former champions KCB Rugby on Saturday, 28 February at the Nakuru Athletic Club.The stakes could not be higher.Both sides remain unbeaten since the season began. The Oilers sit second on the log with 40 points, just ahead of third-placed KCB on 39.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWith only a point separating them, this fixture could significantly influence the title race heading into the decisive stretch of the campaign.Mozzart Sport takes a look at the key individual battles likely to shape the outcome.Festus Shiasi vs Alvin KhavoliThe headline duel will unfold on the left wing, where Festus Shiasi comes up against the in-form Alvin Khavoli.Khavoli made a strong statement off the bench during the Oilers’ emphatic 41–9 victory over Nondies RFC last weekend. Introduced in the second half, he wasted little time making his presence felt, crossing over for two ..

For decades, the 10-acre parcel along Ngong Road has been the heartbeat of Kenyan rugby.It hosts league matches, international fixtures and serves as the headquarters of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU).Today, however, the same ground is at the center of a legal battle between KRU and the registered trustees of the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA), raising fundamental questions about ownership, governance and institutional legitimacy.Mozzart Sport breaks down this dispute.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWho owns Land Parcel No. 209/4529?The dispute revolves around Land Parcel No. 209/4529, the 10-acre property granted in 1951 by the colonial government to the then Rugby Football Union of Kenya (RFUK). The lease, issued on October 1, 1951, ran for 50 years at Ksh72 per year and was intended to establish a rugby headquarters.In 1953, RFUK changed its name to RFUEA and assumed all its assets and liabilities, including the land. The grounds were officially opened on Septembe..