KCB Rugby have completed an impressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2026/27 season, adding eight new faces as the bankers look to strengthen their bid for success in both the Kenya Cup and the National Sevens Circuit.
The new arrivals combine proven Kenya Cup experience, exciting young talent and national team pedigree, underlining KCB’s intent to remain among the country’s top rugby sides.
Headlining the recruits is Kenya 7s internationals Nygel Amaitsa and David Nyangige, who join from Strathmore and Impala RFC. Amaitsa a talented playmaker has established himself as one of the country’s most exciting backs and is expected to bring creativity, game management and attacking flair to the bankers as well as Nyangige who can play as a nine.
Former Kenya Prisons player Benson Kihiti also makes the switch to KCB, while Collins Ngoko arrives after captaining MMUST, where he earned a reputation as one of the standout leaders in university rugby.
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The bankers have also secured the services of Innocent Indeche Murunda from Kisumu RFC and Samson Mapesa has been signed from Kisii RFC
KCB have also registered experienced centre Hillary Salano under the New Player Registration category following his departure from Kabras Sugar at the end of last season.
Salano’s experience at the highest level is expected to provide valuable competition in the midfield.
Another addition through the New Player Registration window is Timfox Esikuri, who will further strengthen the squad as the bankers continue building depth across key positions.
KCB Rugby’s New Signings
- Benson Kihiti – Kenya Prisons
- Collins Ngoko – MMUST
- Innocent Indeche Murunda – Kisumu RFC
- Nygel Amaitsa – Strathmore Leos
- Hillary Salano – New Player Registration (formerly Kabras Sugar)
- Samson Mapesa – Kisii RFC
- Timfox Esikuri – New Player Registration
- David Nyangige – Impala RFC (Kenya Sevens international)
