The 2025/26 Kenya Cup season continues to take shape after eight rounds, with a fierce title race developing at the summit and a tense survival battle forming at the bottom.
Kabras Sugar remain top of the table with a perfect eight wins from eight matches and a massive +458 points difference. Their attacking dominance and defensive discipline underline why they are still the benchmark in the competition.
Kenya Cup top 4
Level on 40 points are Menengai Oilers, who have also maintained a flawless record. With a +390 points difference, Oilers are matching the champions stride for stride and keeping the pressure firmly on first place.
Just one point behind sits KCB Rugby on 39 points. The bankers are unbeaten as well and boast a strong +317 points difference, keeping them firmly in the title conversation as the race tightens.
In fourth position, Strathmore Leos hold 21 points from four wins and four losses. Despite their negative points difference, they remain inside the playoff bracket for now.
Level on points are Daystar Falcons who are edged due to head to head. Their -109 points difference shows they have had challenging outings despite collecting four wins.
KU Blak Blad sit sixth with 19 points. With a relatively modest -34 points difference, they remain within striking distance of the playoff positions.
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Nondescript RFC are seventh with 14 points from seven matches. Their narrow -14 points difference suggests tightly contested fixtures, and their game in hand could prove significant.
Kenya Harlequin occupy eighth place on 12 points after two wins. They will need greater consistency to avoid slipping into the relegation dogfight.
Also on 12 points are Nakuru RFC in ninth. Defensive improvements will be key if they are to climb the standings in the coming weeks.
Impala RFC sit tenth with 12 points, but their -297 points difference highlights defensive struggles that must be addressed quickly.
In eleventh place are MMUST on 10 points from seven matches. They remain within reach of mid-table safety but cannot afford further slip-ups.
At the bottom of the table, Kisumu RFC have managed just one win and sit on eight points. With a -208 points difference, they face an uphill task in their bid to avoid relegation.
2025/26 Kenya Cup standings
2025/26 Kenya Cup standings after round 8. PHOTO/Kenya Cup
