Central region champions Mang’u High have dominated the Kenya U18 60 players list which was generated in response to the 15s high performance program.
Mang’u High captain Greg Karonji, Peter Mbugua, Pascal Khamis and Derrick Osano are among the Mang’u dominant figures that have made the cut.
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.
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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 Central region Players 2024
Loosehead props
1. Peter Mbugua -Mangu High
2.Martin Junior – Kerugoya High
3. Alvin Njuguna – Alliance High
4. Wambire Timothy – Kigumo Bendera School
Hooker
5. Daniel Kibe – Kagumo High
6. Wayne Inyanya – Alliance High
7. Greg Karonji – Mangu High
8. Benjamin Njuguna – Kianyaga High Tighthead Prop
9. Richard Ochieng – Alliance High
10. Millan Njuki – Kerugoya High
11. Allan Maina – Kianyaga High
12. Philip Muigai – Njambi High
Lock
13. Pascal Khamis – Mangu High
14. Miracle Brainy – Alliance High
15. Samuel Kimani – Kagumo High
16. Nick Wanyoike – Makuyu School
Lock
17. Okwemwa Ibram – Alliance High
18. Derrick Osano – Mangu High
19. John Muriuki – Kiarugari School
20. Leon Ngugi – Makuyu High
Blindside Flanker
21. Dery Mbalo – Mangu High
22. Danson Muthuri – Alliance High
23. Stanley Wanga – Kerugoya High
24. Dennis Murimi – Kerugoya High Openside Flankers
25. Ephram Nganga – Mangu High
26. Kimutai Robian – Alliance High
27. Nick Wanyoike – Makuyu High
28. Alex Bundi – Kerugoya High
No.8
29. Felix Keruri – Mangu High
30. Akweya Simeon – Alliance High
31. Moses Alembi – Kagumo High
32. Keema Fredrick Kamau – Kerugoya High
Scrumhalves
33. Ethan Clarke – Mangu High
34. Bildad Murimi – Kerugoya High
35. Roman Getontonto – Alliance High
36. Kelvin Muriuki – Njegas Boys
Fly Halves
37. Ryan Esbon – Mangu High
38. Mike Gikonyo – Kianyaga Boys
39. Rooney Otieno – Alliance High
40. Lewis Muthii – Njegas School
Left Wingers
41. Asaph Kiptoo – Mangu High
42. Warega Samuel – Alliance High
43. Ian Mwangi – Kegumo Bendera School
44. Desmond Nyigi – Makuyu High
Inside Centers
45. Emmanuel Mwirigi – Alliance High
46. Jeremy Muriuki – Kagumo High
47. Mutugi Kanyiri – Makuyu High
Outside Centers
48. James Mwangi – Mangu High
49. Evans Leshao – Mangu High
50. Allan Machanga – Alliance High
51. Henry Kingori – Makuyu High
52. Jason Gitango – Mangu High
Right Wing
53. Humphrey Okoth – Alliance High
54. Max Jilo – Mangu High
55. Kenoly Wanjala – Kianyaga Boys
56. Mark Sababu – Kiburu High
Full Backs
57. James Mwangi – Mangu High
58. Mark Mackenzi – Njegas Boys
59. Brian Opati – Kagumo High
60. Lucky Mwagiru – Kiburu Boys
