The Kenya Rugby Union Nationwide competition enters a decisive phase this weekend as teams battle for quarter-final slots in the round of 16 matches scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Clubs and university sides from across the country will be in action, with fixtures spread across multiple venues in what promises to be a highly competitive matchday. Most matches are set to kick off at 3:00 p.m., with one early kickoff slated for 1:00 p.m. in Juja.
At the Prisons Staff College in Ruiru, Kenya Prisons will host Maseno University in a clash expected to test the students. In Eldoret, Eldopoly Community welcome KCA University at Eldoret Polytechnic in another intriguing encounter.
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Juja will host a double header at the JKUAT main campus, where Stallions Rugby face Kabarak University at 3:00 p.m., while AP Warriors take on Chuka University earlier at 1:00 p.m.
In Kisii, Kisii National Polytechnic will battle Meru University at Sameta grounds, while Sigalagala National Polytechnic host TUM Marines in Kakamega.
Elsewhere, Embu RFC will be at home to Makueni RFC at Nembure grounds, while coastal side Kilifi Titans entertain Egerton University at Kilifi Plantation as they look to make home advantage count.
KRU Nationwide round of 16 fixtures and venues
Kenya Prisons vs Maseno University – 3:00 p.m., Prisons Staff College, Ruiru
Eldopoly Community vs KCA University – 3:00 p.m., Eldoret Polytechnic
Stallions Rugby vs Kabarak University – 3:00 p.m., JKUAT main campus, Juja
Kisii National Polytechnic vs Meru University – 3:00 p.m., Sameta grounds
AP Warriors vs Chuka University – 1:00 p.m., JKUAT main campus, Juja
Sigalagala NP vs TUM Marines – 3:00 p.m., Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Embu RFC vs Makueni RFC – 3:00 p.m., Nembure grounds
Kilifi Titans vs Egerton University – 3:00 p.m., Kilifi plantation
