Matchday nine of the 2025/2026 KRU Championship delivered drama, upsets and statement victories across the country, with the biggest shock coming in Kisii where JKUAT’s unbeaten run came to a crashing halt.
In Kisii, Kisii RFC stunned previously unbeaten JKUAT Cougars 22-12 to hand the students their first defeat of the campaign. The Cougars had looked untouchable in the opening rounds, but Kisii rose to the occasion on home soil.
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In Nairobi, Mean Machine RFC flexed their muscles with an emphatic 39-24 win over USIU Martials. There was a dominant display from NYS Spades who thrashed Mombasa RFC 31-0. The Spades ran riot, shutting out the coastal side in a commanding performance that boosts their points difference and confidence heading into the final stretch.
In Kakamega, Homeboyz RFC picked up a crucial 27-17 away win over Western Bulls at Kakamega Showground.
Mwamba RFC were in ruthless form, dismantling Zetech Oaks 45-13. At the Coast, SC Pirates edged out CUEA Monks 25-18 in a tightly contested encounter.
KRU Championship week 8 results
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NYS Spades 31-0 Mombasa RFC
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USIU Martials 24-39 Mean Machine RFC
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Western Bulls 17-27 Homeboyz RFC
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Kisii RFC 22-12 JKUAT Cougars
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Mwamba RFC 45-13 Zetech Oaks
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SC Pirates 25-18 CUEA Monks
