Nakuru RFC bounced back to winning ways in style, ending a four-match losing streak in the Kenya Cup with a commanding 46–30 victory over Impala RFC at the Nakuru Athletic Club.
The Wanyore had endured a difficult start to 2026, falling to KCB Rugby, Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar RFC and Daystar Falcons, a run that saw them slip into the relegation zone.
Nakuru RFC lead
It took the hosts just eight minutes to open the scoring, with Javan Otieno drilling over a penalty for a 3–0 lead. He extended the advantage in the 13th minute, crossing for a try and adding the conversion to make it 10–0.
Impala responded four minutes later when Meshack Andale touched down and converted his own try. Victor Imela then added another score to hand the visitors the lead in the 23rd minute.
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Nakuru regained momentum in the 29th minute through Kevin Kioko, with Otieno adding the extras. Impala slotted in a penalty to keep the contest tight, but just before the break James Thiongo crossed the whitewash to hand the hosts a 22–15 lead at halftime.
The second half maintained the intensity. Chrissant Ojwang struck first for Nakuru, though Impala replied with a penalty to stay within reach. Ojwang soon completed his brace with another try, converted by Otieno to stretch the advantage.
Andale grabbed his second try for Impala 15 minutes into the second half, but Nakuru remained relentless. In the 60th minute, captain Felix Okoth powered over for a try, converted by Otieno, who later capped his impressive outing by scoring a try of his own.
Despite a late effort from Brian Ochieng for Impala, Nakuru had done enough to secure a morale-boosting victory.
Impala, however, walked away with a losing bonus point after crossing the line four times in a high-scoring encounter.
