Matchday 9 of the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup season is set to light up venues across the country this Saturday, 28th February 2026, with crucial fixtures that could significantly shape the playoff race.
The round kicks off in Kakamega where MMUST RFC host Strathmore Leos at Masinde Muliro University from 3.00 p.m. The university derby atmosphere is expected to be electric, with both sides keen to secure valuable points as the regular season edges closer to its decisive stages.
Kenya Cup action in Kisumu
In Mamboleo, Kisumu RFC welcome Nakuru RFC at the ASK Showground. The lakeside outfit will be banking on home support as they chase the second win of the season while Nakuru will be out to chase a win to move further into safety.
At Impala Grounds in Nairobi, traditional rivals Impala RFC and Kenya Harlequin renew their long-standing rivalry. The Ngong-road Derby will see the two sides chase wins that will also impact their safety in the league.
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Athi River hosts another key encounter as Daystar Falcons take on KU Blak Blad at Daystar University. The Falcons will be eyeing the fourth consecutive win as Blad chase to return to winning ways.
In Kakamega, defending champions Kabras Sugar face a test against Nondescripts at the ASK Showground. Kabras will look to assert their dominance at home as Nondies hope to end their long standing winning streak.
The headline clash of the round takes place in Nakuru, where Menengai Oilers host KCB Rugby at the ASK Showground. With both sides firmly in the title conversation, this fixture could have massive implications on the top-of-the-table standings.
2025/2026 Kenya Cup Matchday 9
Date: 28th February 2026
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MMUST RFC vs Strathmore Leos – 3.00 p.m. | Masinde Muliro University
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Kisumu RFC vs Nakuru RFC – 4.00 p.m. | ASK Showground, Mamboleo
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Impala RFC vs Kenya Harlequin – 4.00 p.m. | Impala Grounds
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Daystar Falcons vs KU Blak Blad – 4.00 p.m. | Daystar University, Athi River
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Kabras Sugar vs Nondescripts – 4.00 p.m. | ASK Showground, Kakamega
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Menengai Oilers vs KCB Rugby – 4.00 p.m. | ASK Showground, Nakuru
