This archive report was first published on 21 July 2019.
On July 21, 2019, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) made history by clinching the Kakamega Sevens title, marking the inaugural edition of the Stanbic Bank National Sevens Series.
The bankers, who are also the Kenya Cup champions, edged out Homeboyz 21-12 in a thrilling final at the "Bull Ring" in Kakamega.
Kenyan Sevens players Vincent Onyala and Johnstone Olindi scored a try each, while Isaac Njoroge also touched down, with Levy Amunga converting all the tries to hand KCB victory.
Collins Shikoli and Brian Juma landed a try each for Homeboyz, but their efforts were in vain as KCB secured the win.
Homeboyz had earlier crushed Nakuru 20-0 to set up KCB, who edged out Mwamba 19-5 in the other semi-final.
Onyala landed a brace of tries, while Njoroge managed a try, and Olindi converted twice to spur the bankers to victory and the final.
Joel Inzuga managed a try for Mwamba, but it was not enough to prevent their defeat.
"It was a hard battle for my charges since Homeboyz were a highly tactical side with Strathmore Leos and Mwamba also being hard nuts to crack," said KCB coach Dennis "Ironman" Mwanja. "Our composure and discipline had to come in place and thanks to my players."
"It was a hard battle for my charges since Homeboyz were a highly tactical side with Strathmore Leos and Mwamba also being hard nuts to crack," said KCB coach Dennis "Ironman" Mwanja. "Our composure and discipline had to come in place and thanks to my players."
