Michael Lukusi, the top try scorer of the 2024 KSSSA National 15s tournament, has been chosen among 55 players from the Western Region to join the Kenya U18 rugby extended squad.
Lukusi, previously victorious with Butula in the 2023 National 15s and finishing as runner-up in 2024, is set to join Paul Odera’s side alongside his ten teammates, including captain Adrian Kwesa, Reuben Amani, Jabir Andawa, Victor Andoke, Joseph Odhiambo, John Onyango, Dennis Ukwesi, Daniel Wafula, Derrick Ouma, and Joseph Wakhisi.
Kenya U18 slots for Katch, Koyonzo
Representatives from Western Region finalists Koyonzo include Scrum-half Erick Mbakaya, Michael Legend, Johnson Ombango, Tiberius Ndukusi, Rodgers Alukwe, Beckam Wangila, Kevin Maiche and Omar Zechariah.
Kakamega School have contributed Austin Musiomi, Michael Owora, Shaphan Ochieng, Ryan Juma, Roykeane Micha, Bryson Makori
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In April, the Kenya Rugby Union initiated a collaboration with public and international schools to nurture young talent. Spearheaded by the Development Department under the leadership of Development Coordinator Ronnald Okoth and coach Odera, the initiative aims to elevate Kenya’s rugby prowess from grassroots to international levels.
The project, operating under the 15s High-Performance Program, meticulously selects 60 promising players from each region to integrate into the U18 program. This selection process, drawing talent from ongoing 15s school games, is a concerted effort to identify and groom the next generation of rugby stars.
Kenya U18 western squad
Loosehead props
1. Idris Mambo – Koyonzo Secondary
2. Michael Owora – Kakamega High School
3. Jonathan Nakitare – Kibabii High School
Hookers
4. Reuben Amani – Butula High School
5. Ezekiel Omeno – Vihiga High School
6. Peter Wanyoike – Senate High School
7. Ian Nyongesa – Kibabii High School
Tighthead prop
8. Michael Legend – Koyonzo Secondary
Locks
9. Jabir Andawa – Butula High School
10.Titus Wekesa – St. Peters Mumias
11.Walter Mulama – Mundika High School
12. Victor Andoke – Butula High School
13. Elkana. Muyaga – Vihiga High School
14. Felix Yamwanga – Mundika Secondary
15. Shamir Nassir – Emusire Secondary
Blindside flankers
16. Willison Tonya – Vihiga High School
17. Reymas Mukatia – Senede High School
18. Tiberius Ndukusi – Koyonzo Secondary
19. Sostone Sikuku – Kibabii High School
Openside flankers
20. Joseph Odhiambo – Butula High School
21. Johnson Ombango – Koyonzo Secondary
22. Shaphan Ochieng – Kakamega High School
23. Nyende Kevin – St. Peters Mumias School
Following the conclusion of the KSSSA games this past weekend, here are the players from Western Region who have been selected as part of the larger National Under 18 team. The team is under the tutelage of Paul Odera. pic.twitter.com/QRl9KLJtk8
— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) April 15, 2024
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24. Bernard Anyonje – Chavakali High School
25. John Onyango – Butula High School
26. Dennis Ukwesi – Butula High School
27. Elide Kimaya – Vihiga High School
Scrumhalves
28. Daniel Wafula – Butula High School
29. Erick Mbakaya – Koyonzo Secondary
3o. Alex Ndungu – St. Peters Mumias
31. Ryan Juma – Kakamega High School
Flyhalves
32. Clinton Njenga – St. Peters Mumias
33. Victor Wawire – Vihiga High School
34. Martin Deche – Chavakali High School
35. Godwin Odhiambo – Senede Secondary
Left wings
36. Rodgers Alukwe – Koyonzo Secondary
37. Hudson Malcolcha – Vihiga High School
38. Philip Wekesa – Chavakali High School
39. Erastus Mukonabi – Kibabii High School
Inside Centers
40. Roykeane Micha – Kakamega High School
41. Brandon Lilumbi – Vihiga High School
42. Adrian Kwesa – Butula, High School
43. Calistus Wamune – Chavakali High
Outside Centers
44. Savier Imbambi – Chavakali High
45. Beckam Wangila – Koyonzo Secondary j
46. Bryson Makori – Kakamega High School
47. Reagan Williams – St. Peters Mumias
Right wings
48. Derrick Ouma – Butula High School
49. Joseph Wakhisi – Butula High School
50. Austin Musiomi -Kakamega High School
51. Alwine Kwemoi – Kimobo High School
Fullbacks
52. Michael Lukusi – Butula High School
53. Melvin Mweresa – Vihiga High School
54. Kevin Maiche – Koyonzo Secondary
55. Omar Zechariah – Koyonzo Secondary
