Matchday eight of the Kenya Cup delivered thrilling encounters, with defending champions Kabras Sugar and KCB, along with Menengai Oilers and KU Blak Blad, all securing victories.
Nakuru RFC also celebrated their first win of the season in matches staged across different venues countrywide on Saturday 16th February 2025.
In a gripping match at Nakuru Athletics Club, Nakuru RFC struck first through Edwins Makori, but the conversion attempt went wide.
Kisumu quickly responded with a try from Joseph Wanjala, though they also missed the conversion, leveling the score at 5-5.
Nakuru regained the lead when Fredrick Odongo powered over the try line, with Javan Otieno adding the extras to put them ahead.
However, Kisumu fought back after being awarded a penalty for a high tackle in Nakuru’s half. Wanjala capitalized with his second try, narrowing the gap to 12-10 after another missed conversion.
Felix Okoth extended Nakuru’s lead with two tries, pushing the score to 22-10. In the second half, Oscar Ouma, set up by Odongo, crossed over to make it 27-10. Kisumu refused to back down, with Omondi scoring to cut the deficit to 27-15. Duncan Shigali then showcased his blistering pace to add another try, securing Kisumu a losing bonus point. Valentine Odoyo’s successful conversion brought the score to 27-22.
However, Nakuru had the final say, sealing their victory with a late try to clinch a 32-22 win.
In other matches, KCB Rugby continued their impressive run with a commanding 53-8 victory over Nondescripts. Kabras Sugar maintained their unbeaten streak with a 43-22 triumph over Kenya Harlequin FC.
KU Blak Blad delivered the biggest win of the round by dismantling South Coast Pirates 50-3, while Menengai Oilers showcased their attacking prowess with a resounding 56-3 win over Impala RFC.
Mwamba RFC secured a crucial 20-10 victory over Strathmore Leos, solidifying their mid-table position.
Match Results:
* Nondescripts 08 – 53 KCB Rugby
* Kenya Harlequin FC 22 – 43 Kabras Sugar
* KU Blak Blad 50 – 03 South Coast Pirates
* Nakuru RFC 32 – 22 Kisumu RFC
* Mwamba RFC 20 – 10 Strathmore Leos
ESS Results:
* Menengai Oilers II 28 – 0 Impala RFC II
* Nondescripts II 21 – 45 KCB Rugby II
* Kenya Harlequin FC II 24 – 24 Kabras Sugar II
* KU Blak Blad 28 – 0 South Coast Pirates
* Nakuru RFC II 28 – 0 Kisumu RFC
* Mwamba RFC II 10 – 08 Strathmore Leos II
Kenya Cup Women:
* Northern Suburbs 0 – 36 Mwamba
* Shamberere National Polytechnic vs. Rongo University – Postponed
Championship Results:
* TUM Marines 17 – 05 UOE Trojans
* USIU-A Martials 23 – 22 Mombasa SC
* Mean Machine 10 – 13 JKUAT Cougars
* Zetech Oaks 28 – 0 Western Bulls
* CUEA Monks 15 – 16 Daystar Falcons
* Homeboyz Rugby 18 – 24 Masinde Muliro
Nationwide Results:
Nairobi – Nairobi Universities
* Mean Machine II 08 – 09 Kenya Police
* Machakos University 13 – 29 Administration Police
* Cooperative University 28 – 0 Lukenya University of Kenya
* KCA University 70 – 0 Multimedia University
* Presbyterian University of Kenya 25 – 21 African Nazarene University
Nairobi – Nairobi Community
* Kasarani Rugby 28 – 0 Masaku Rugby
* Ngong Warriors 28 – 0 Kulabu Rugby
* Stormers Rugby 13 – 13 Swara Rugby
* Makueni Rugby 32 – 24 Northern Suburbs
* Rongai Morans 27 – 17 Stingers Rugby
* Rugby on the Road 28 – 0 Ruaka Eagles
Central Region Results:
* Kenya Prisons 48 – 0 Kiambu Rugby
* Kirinyaga Stallions 03 – 53 Murang’a Trojans
* Meru University 06 – 39 MKU Thika
* Meru RFC vs. Jeremiah Nyaga – Abandoned
Western Region Results:
* Bungoma RFC vs. Sigalagala National Polytechnic – Abandoned
* Vihiga Granites 0 – 28 Kibabii University
* Shamberere National Polytechnic 28 – 0 Webuye RFC
* Busia Borderrucks 28 – 0 Kisiwa TTI
* Mbale RFC 28 – 0 Kimobo Altitude Team
Nyanza Region Results:
* Homabay RFC 05 – 17 Kisii RFC
* Maseno University 28 – 0 Rongo RFC
* Kisii National Polytechnic 27 – 14 Kisii Kifaru
* Siaya RFC 28 – 0 Transmara Kilgoris
Coast Region Results:
* Gede RFC 0 – 28 Kilifi RC
* NYS Eagles vs. KCNP – Abandoned
* Taita Taveta RFC 28 – 0 Jackals
