The RFUEA Grounds will host a doubleheader as the 2025 action commences on Saturday, January 11, 2025, following a month-long break, as Kenya Cup enters Week 4.
The early kick-off will see Mwamba RFC, who recently announced the Goan Institute as their new home ground, face KCB Rugby in a match set for RFUEA Grounds at 200 p.m. The clash will be succeeded by the Ngong Road Derby between Kenya Harlequin and Impala RFC.
Kenya Cup derbies
This will be the first meeting between the two sides since the 2021/22 season, which saw Impala lose 29-20 in the regular season, a result that contributed to their relegation at the end of that season.
The match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at RFUEA Grounds, with Harlequin currently unbeaten, while Impala have secured just one win so far. The venue will also host two Eric Shirley Shield matches.
Another exciting derby is the Nakuru Derby, where Nakuru RFC will face Menengai Oilers at Nakuru Athletics Club, also at 4:00 p.m.
Last season, Oilers triumphed 19-10 in their first-ever win at the venue, adding to the intensity of the rivalry.
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Defending champions Kabras RFC will travel to Nairobi for their second away game of the season, taking on Strathmore Leos at Strathmore Sports Complex in Madaraka.
In Kisumu, the local side will meet South Coast Pirates at Mamboleo Grounds at 3:00 p.m. in a clash dedicated to the Memorial Cup match for former Kisumu RFC Chairman Fidel Odinga.
Finally, Kenyatta University will host a thrilling encounter between Blak Blad and Nondies at 3:00 p.m.
Kenya Cup Week 4
- Kenya Harlequin vs Impala RFC – 4:00 p.m. – RFUEA Grounds
- Nakuru RFC vs Menengai Oilers – 4:00 p.m. – Nakuru Athletics Club
- Strathmore Leos vs Kabras RFC – 4:00 p.m. – Strathmore Sports Complex, Madaraka
- Mwamba RFC vs KCB Rugby – 2:00 p.m. – RFUEA Grounds
- Kisumu RFC vs South Coast Pirates – 3:00 p.m. – Mamboleo Grounds
- Blak Blad vs Nondies – 3:00 p.m. – Kenyatta University
