The 2025/2026 Kenya Cup season returns this weekend with Match Day 8 set for Saturday, 21st February 2026 after a two-week break.
With the league race beginning to take shape, clubs will be desperate for points as the title race, playoff spots, and relegation battle continue to heat up.
Kenya Cup week action
At the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, KCB Rugby welcome MMUST RFC in a 4.00 p.m. kickoff. The bankers will be keen to protect home turf, while MMUST will be chasing a statement result against one of the traditional heavyweights.
Ngong Racecourse will host two exciting fixtures. At 2.00 p.m., Kenya Harlequin face off with Daystar Falcons. Quins will be eager to bounce back and keep pace with the league leaders, while the Falcons will be eyeing a crucial away victory.
Later at 4.00 p.m., Nondescripts take on Menengai Oilers in what is expected to be one of the standout matches of the round.
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Defending champions Kabras Sugar travel to Kenyatta University to face KU Blak Blad at 4.00 p.m. Kabras will be firm favourites, but KU will look to use home advantage to cause an upset and ignite their campaign.
At the Nakuru Athletics Club, Nakuru RFC host Impala RFC in a classic Kenya Cup rivalry as the hosts seek to rise from the relegation zone.
At the Strathmore Sports Complex, Strathmore Leos take on Kisumu RFC at 4.00 p.m. The Leos will be aiming to make the most of home support, while Kisumu will be hunting for vital points as they push up the standings.
Kenya Cup week 8 fixtures
21st February 2026
KCB Rugby vs MMUST RFC
4.00 p.m. | KCB Sports Club Ruaraka
Kenya Harlequin vs Daystar Falcons
2.00 p.m. | Ngong Racecourse
Nondescripts vs Menengai Oilers
4.00 p.m. | Ngong Racecourse
KU Blak Blad vs Kabras Sugar
4.00 p.m. | Kenyatta University
Nakuru RFC vs Impala RFC
4.00 p.m. | Nakuru Athletics Club
Strathmore Leos vs Kisumu RFC
4.00 p.m. | Strathmore Sports Complex
