Floyd Wabwire-Inspired KCB Hammer Menengai Oilers to Clinch 2025 Christie 7s Title

KCB Rugby lifted the title of the 59th edition of the Christie Sevens after overpowering Menengai Oilers 26–7 in a pulsating Main Cup final at RFUEA Grounds on Sunday.

The bankers, who have been in imperious form throughout the National Sevens Circuit, struck first when Floyd Wabwire sliced through the Oilers’ defence to dot down under the posts, with Brian Wahinya converting for a 7–0 lead.

Festus Shiasi then added a second try to stretch KCB’s advantage, though Wahinya’s conversion drifted wide, giving the bankers a 12–0 cushion at the break.

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After the restart, Wabwire showcased his blistering pace again with a brilliant kick-and-chase effort that he grounded before Wahinya calmly slotted the extras for a 19–0 lead.

The Oilers, who had edged Strathmore Leos in a dramatic semi-final, finally responded through Samuel Mwaura, though the conversion attempt went wide.

KCB, however, were not done. A late surge saw them cap off the victory with another try, Wahinya converting to seal a 26–7 triumph and hand the bankers the Christie Sevens crown.

Earlier, Strathmore Leos secured third place after a thrilling 24–19 sudden-death win over Kenya Harlequins, with Gabriel Ayimba producing the decisive score.

Elsewhere, Kabras Sugar edged Mwamba 12–7 to claim ninth place, while Nondescripts outclassed Impala RFC 28–17 in the fifth-place playoff.

Mwamba Laides Toss Aside Harlequins as Kabete Stallions Clinch Div 2 Title

In the women’s category, Mwamba Ladies were crowned champions after defeating Kenya Harlequins 14–5 in a physical final.

Division Two honours went to Kabete Stallions, who brushed aside Makueni RFC 22–0 to clinch the title.

The victory pushed KCB to the summit of the National Sevens Circuit log with 63 points, five clear of Strathmore Leos.

 Challenger Cup quarter-finals  

1.     MMUST 31 Zetech Oaks 7

2.     Mwamba 31 RugaRuga 0

3.     Nakuru RFC 27 Mombasa RFC 0

4.     Kabras 12 KU Blak Blad 0

 Main cup quarter-finals 

1.     Kenya Harlequins 17 Impala RFC 12

2.     KCB 27 Daystar Falcons 0

3.     Strathmore Leos 29 Catholic Monks 7

4.     Menengai Oilers 26 Nondescripts 10

 13th place semifinal 

1.     Zetech Oaks 31 Ruga Ruga 17

2.     KU Blak Blad 12 Mombasa RFC 7

Challenger Cup Semifinal

1.     Mwamba 10 MMUST 5

2.     Kabras 28 Nakuru 0

 Fifth Place Semifinal

1.     Impala RFC 17 Daystar Falcons 14

2.     Nondescripts 28 Catholic Monks 5

  Main Cup Semifinal 

1.     KCB 21 Kenya Harlequins 19

2.     Menengai Oilers 24 Strath Leos 19

 13th place Final

Zetch 32 KU Blak Blad 7

  Ninth place final 

1.     Kabras 12 Mwamba 7

 Fifth place Final 

2.     Impala 31 Nondescripts 12

Third place final 

Strathmore Leos 24 Kenya Harlequins 19

 Women Final

Mwamba 15 Kenya Harlequins 5

 Main Cup final

KCB 19  Menengai Oilers 5