Kabeberi 7s: KCB, Kabras, Oilers, Strathmore secure quarterfinal places; Nakuru and Mwamba bounce back

By Collins Amanga

Posted on September 6, 2025

KCB Rugby celebrate after scoring at the Driftwood 7s. PHOTO/ KCB Rugby/ Facebook

KCB Rugby, Kabras RFC, Menengai Oilers, and Strathmore Leos booked their places in Sunday’s Cup quarterfinals at the Kabeberi 7s at RFUEA Grounds.

Mwamba and Nakuru RFC also revived their hopes of progression after picking up crucial wins in the second round of matches.

KCB Rugby stay in course in Kabeberi

Kabeberi 7s holders KCB Rugby confirmed their quarterfinal slot with another emphatic victory, this time a 31-0 over Mombasa RFC.

Floyd Wabwire opened the scoring with a break on the left, before Bob Muhati added a centre-post try. Brian Wahinya also got on the scoresheet to give KCB a halftime lead.

They added 12 points after the break to seal a comfortable win and move to six points.

Nakuru RFC boosted their chances of making the Cup quarters with a 12-0 victory over Mean Machine.

The win saw them move to four points, level with Mombasa RFC, but who sit above them thanks to a better head-to-head record after beating Nakuru earlier in the day.

Strathmore Leos maintained their fine run with a 31-0 win over Impala RFC. Nygel Amaitsa opened the scoring from a loose ball before speedster Victor Mola doubled the lead.

The Leos added a third try in the left corner before second-half scores from Mola and Samuel Wafula sealed the victory, putting them top of their pool with six points.

Mwamba bounced back to defeat Kenya Harlequin 17-0 and climb to second in the pool. Both Quins and Impala now sit on three points each.

Daystar Falcons outmuscled Catholic Monks 24-12 in a thrilling clash. Arnold Ogonda, Eddy Wambugu, and Clinton Amukwachi all crossed for the Falcons to secure the win.

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MMUST squandered a 10-0 halftime lead to draw 10-10 with Homeboyz. Collins Ngoko and Josephat Omulefu put MMUST ahead with unconverted tries, but the Deejayz responded with a try early in the second half and another late on to share the spoils after missing a potential match-winning conversion.

Kabras RFC extended their perfect run with a dominant 43-0 win over Embu RFC. Rayvonne Ambale impressed, opening the scoring with a solo effort before setting up Roy Maruti for the second.

Brian Mutua then released Kevin Wekesa on the right wing for a corner try. Mike Okello’s quick offload set up Ambale for his brace to close the first half.

Ambale received a yellow card late in the first half, but it didn’t slow Kabras down. Substitute Mike Lukusi came on to score twice, while William Mwanji added a final try in the corner to seal the 43-0 rout and confirm Kabras’ place in the quarters with six points.

Menengai Oilers also stormed into the last eight with a commanding 52-0 victory over Kisumu RFC. Kenya U20 star Daniel Kipchirchir scored the opener and added a brace from scrums to complete a first-half hat-trick.

Beldad Ogeta and Alvin Khavoli also crossed the whitewash, while Nelson Makokha and Philip Okeyo added tries in the second half to complete the demolition.