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Kenyan rugby has benefited immensely from some of the most talented brothers in the country and Pulse Sports spotlights the most famous siblings in the sport.
Kenyan rugby has witnessed lots of family connections with the most visible being siblings who play the game either for the same club or national team.
Most of the time, it is the elder brother, or sister, who encourages the younger ones to embrace the sport and Kenya 15s (Simbas), Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) have been the biggest beneficiaries as well as a host of local clubs.
So, who are some of the most famous rugby brothers in Kenya?
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Family Affair: 7 Top Rugby Brothers Who Have Brought Glory to Kenya
Humphrey Kayange, Collins Injera and Michael Agevi
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The most visible rugby brothers in recent years have been Humphrey Kayange, Collins Injera and Michael Agevi.
Kayange and Injera are Shujaa legends with their sevens rugby legacy transcending borders as they are known and respected the world over for what they have achieved in the sport, leading to their induction into the Hall of Fame.
Agevi might not have been a global superstar but he was good in his own right and even earned call-ups to the national team, including when all three made the Shujaa squad for international assignments.
The three, sons of Dr Wilfred Emonyi, also plied their trade with local club Mwamba RFC.
Innocent Simiyu, Victor Sudi and Nato Simiyu
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Innocent Simiyu, a Kenya Sevens and 15s legend, also represented the country with distinction in both versions of the game and later coached Shujaa, recording some of the most impressive results in charge of the national team.
Similarly, Victor Sudi was a revered player for both Shujaa and Simbas, representing the country at major tournaments, while shining locally for his club Kenya Harlequin.
Their younger brother Nato Simiyu also turned out for Kenya at various tournaments and he was known for his no-nonsense approach to the game at both national team and club level.
The two Simiyus played for Impala RFC for many years, forming part of a successful period for the former Kenya Cup giants.
Lavin, Chris, Larry, Edgar and Dominic Asego
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Rarely do you witness five brothers playing the same sport but the Asego family is special.
Lavin, Chris, Larry, Edgar and Dominic Asego have all played for the national teams at different levels as well as local clubs.
However, Lavin is the most famous as he turned out for Kenya Sevens for many years and was among the outstanding players for Shujaa.
Mitch, Peter and Owen Ocholla
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Before Kayange and Injera became famous, the Ocholla brothers had donned the national team colours to great success.
Peter Ocholla and his elder brother Mitch both turned out for the sevens and 15s teams with the latter becoming a coach, who worked at Nakuru RFC, Strathmore and with Kenya Sevens.
Their younger brother Owen played for Impala as well as Kenya at junior level although he never got the opportunity to shine at major international tournaments.
Dennis and Johnston Muhanji
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Another set of rugby brothers is Dennis and Johnston Muhanji, who have and are still serving the game.
Dennis played for 15s teams and Kenya Harlequin while his younger brother Johnston, who plays for Kabras Sugar, has received call-ups for international assignments in the past.
Michael and Peter Wanjala
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In recent years, the Wanjala brothers of Michael and Peter have also shown their talents for various clubs, including Strathmore, Homeboyz and recently KCB.
Michael also played for Shujaa at various international tournaments and was among the most impressive youngsters under the late coach Benjamin Ayimba, when he was in charge of the team.
John Okoth, Philip Okeyo and Joel Mboya
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The latest rugby siblings making waves in the game are John Okoth, Philip Okeyo and Joel Mboya, who all play for Nakuru RFC.
John Okoth is now an established international, who plays for Kenya Sevens, and has turned out for Shujaa at various international tournaments, including Paris 2024 Olympics.
Okeyo, meanwhile, represented Kenya U20 side Chipu in the Barthes Cup and the World Rugby U20 Trophy while Mboya is just getting started but showing signs of also featuring for the country at international tournaments.
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