KCB Rugby once again proved why they remain the giants of Kenya’s sevens game, powering to their eighth Christie Sevens crown after dismantling Menengai Oilers 26–7 in the Main Cup final at the RFUEA Grounds on Sunday.
Head coach Dennis Mwanja, visibly proud of his charges, praised their grit and maturity, saying the victory was the perfect response after falling short at the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru.
“Our mission was clear we wanted this cup. The boys showed composure, discipline, and the hunger to bounce back. They redeemed themselves,” Mwanja said after the final whistle.
The win marked KCB’s second title in this year’s National Sevens Circuit, having already bagged the Driftwood Sevens. Their consistency has seen them open up a five-point lead at the top of the standings, underlining their dominance in the 2025 season.
Mwanja, who stepped in this season on an interim basis from Oliver Mang’eni, was quick to temper celebrations, insisting the bankers’ eyes are already on the Embu Sevens next weekend.
“We won’t get carried away. The focus shifts immediately to Embu, though the pressure is a bit lighter with this cushion,” he noted.
Sunday’s final rekindled a familiar rivalry between KCB and Menengai Oilers their first title clash since the 2024 Kabeberi Sevens, which the bankers also won. This time, KCB’s defensive steel combined with slick attacking play proved too much for Oilers, who could not break through the green wall.
With Christie added to their trophy cabinet, KCB have once again sent a strong message they remain the team every challenger must overcome in Kenya’s sevens circuit.
