The stage is set for the 2024/2025 Kenya Cup semifinals, with rugby fans eagerly awaiting two thrilling encounters on Saturday, March 29.

The semifinals will take place in Kakamega and Nairobi, featuring the league’s top four teams battling for a place in the final.

Defending champions Kabras RFC will host Nondescripts RFC at the Kakamega Showground, while KCB Rugby will welcome Menengai Oilers at the Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi.

Road to the Kenya Cup semi-finals

Nondescripts RFC booked their place in the semis after a dominant 38-22 victory over Kenya Harlequins in a high-energy Ngong Road Derby.

Nondies took an early lead with a penalty before Quins responded with a converted try for a 7-3 advantage.

However, Quins’ indiscipline cost them, conceding three penalties, which Bruce Odhiambo expertly slotted through the posts. Faran Juma, a Kenya U-20 international, kept Quins in the game with a 40-meter penalty, bringing the scores to 12-10.

Before halftime, both teams traded converted tries, with Charles ‘Jamandass’ Omondi and Richel Wangila crossing the whitewash, resulting in a 19-17 halftime score in favour of Nondies.

In the second half, Nondies pulled away, scoring three tries—two of which were converted—while Quins managed just one unconverted try. The 38-22 victory secured Nondies’ place in the final four.

Meanwhile, Menengai Oilers stormed into their fifth consecutive Kenya Cup semifinal after a convincing 38-18 win over Blak Blad in Nakuru. Oilers will now face KCB Rugby at KCB Sports Club on Saturday, March 29.

The winners of the semifinals will clash in the Kenya Cup final on April 12, 2025, where the season’s champion will be crowned.

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