Kenya Harlequin have made an emphatic statement in the transfer market after unveiling a raft of new signings for both their men’s and women’s teams ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Among the headline arrivals for the men’s team are Davis Otundo and Keith Kevin Wafula, who both join from Menengai Oilers, while Milton Baraza and Patrick Muli arrive from fellow Kenya Cup side Impala RFC.
Quins have also secured the signature of Gilbert Ogutu Odhiambo from Zetech University, Felyvian Juma from Makueni Ravens and Brandan Atiti from Africa Nazarene University, adding youthful energy to the squad.
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Further reinforcements come through the New Player Registration (NPR) category with Collins Odiwuor, Jeremy Kibe, Brighton Opiyo, Kalvin Geofry Obare, Solomon Otieno, Joseph Omondi, Athman Ibrahim, Obed Nyaribo, and Kevin Keegan all joining the club.
The club has also signed Ruben Masoni from Olive Rugby to further strengthen its options.
On the women’s side, Kenya Harlequin have added four quality players led by Purity Ombui, who joins from Mwamba RFC.
She is joined by former Nakuru RFC player and Kenyan International Freshia Awino Oduor, Concepta Shimaka from Shamberere ViQueens and Nasra Jamila from KU BladBabes.
Kenya Harlequin Men’s New Signings
- Gilbert Ogutu Odhiambo – Zetech University
- Davis Otundo – Menengai Oilers
- Keith Kevin Wafula – Menengai Oilers
- Collins Odiwuor – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Felyvian Juma – Makueni Ravens
- Jeremy Kibe – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Brighton Opiyo – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Kalvin Geofry Obare – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Brandan Atiti – Africa Nazarene University
- Milton Baraza – Impala RFC
- Patrick Muli – Impala RFC
- Solomon Otieno – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Joseph Omondi – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Ruben Masoni – Olive Rugby
- Athman Ibrahim – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Obed Nyaribo – New Player Registration (NPR)
- Kevin Keegan – New Player Registration (NPR)
Kenya Harlequin Women’s New Signings
- Purity Ombui – Mwamba RFC
- Freshia Awino Oduor – Nakuru RFC
- Concepta Shimaka – Shamberere ViQueens
- Nasra Jamila – KU BladBabes
