This archive report was first published on 10 January 2020.
Kenya Cup resumed on January 10, 2020, after a two-week break for the Christmas and New Year festivities. The competition is heating up, with every point counting in the remaining seven fixtures.
Leaders Kabras Sugar, who top the standings with 35 points, have made key signings ahead of their clash against Wanyore at the Nakuru Athletics Club. The team has signed Zimbabwean international hooker/prop Royal Mwale and Nakuru centre Walter Okoth.
"Mwale has been plying his trade in Portugal and prominently features for the Sables in international matches," said Kabras Sugar Rugby chairman Philip Jalangó.
Other teams have also made significant signings, with Mwamba bringing on board 12 players ahead of their duel with Menengai Oilers at the Moi ASK Showground, Nakuru. Impala Saracens have made six signings, including Nesta Okoch, who is on loan from KCB and John Kiilu from Kenya Harlequin.
Here are the key signings made by each team:
- Kabras Sugar: Royal Mwale (Zimbabwean international hooker/prop) and Walter Okoth (Nakuru centre)
- Mwamba: 12 players, including Anthony Baka from KCB and Biko Masiva and Ian Wamalwa from Kisumu
- Impala Saracens: Nesta Okoch (on loan from KCB), John Kiilu (Kenya Harlequin), Mark Kwemoi (Impala Saracens kicker), and Omoke Siobe (Egerton Wasps)
- Menengai Oilers: Geoffrey Ominde (utility back) and Dalmus Chituyi (back row) on loan from Nakuru
- Homeboyz: Samuel Ochieng (Kisumu) and Valentine Odoyo (Mean Machine)
- Quins: Leeroy Mbugua (Blak Blad), Allan Mukoya (Chuka Vikings), and Brian Ochieng Ogambi (KCB)
Match Day 10 Kenya Cup fixtures include Homeboyz v Impala Saracens, Western Bulls v Nondescripts, and more.
