Round 4 in the 24/25 Kenya Cup presented thrilling fixtures on Saturday January 11, as teams clashed at various venues across the country.
At the RFUEA Grounds on Ngong Road, a doubleheader unfolded and KCB Rugby continued from where they left off last season as they overpowered Mwamba RFC 77-22.
Jacob Ojee contributed 15 points while Davis Chenge scored a brace. Peter Waitere, Emmanuel Silungi, Austin Sikutwa, Rocky Aguko and Dennis Waithaka also got their names on the scoresheet with Elvis Namusasi converting several of the tries.
Mwamba RFC’s troubles deepened as they remained winless after four matches.
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In the second fixture at the same venue, Kenya Harlequins triumphed over their neighbors Impala RFC with a commanding 48-12 victory.
This win marked their fourth consecutive victory of the season, keeping them unbeaten. Meanwhile, Impala RFC, under coach Kisia, has only managed one win and now finds themselves in a precarious position as the season progresses.
Elsewhere, at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu, Kisumu RFC celebrated their first win of the season by dismantling South Coast Pirates 38-9 to claim the Obange Cup.
The cup commemorates the 10th anniversary of the passing of former chairman Fidel Odinga. Despite Pirates’ three successfully converted penalties by Kelly Akengo, Kisumu’s six tries along with their conversions sealed a dominant victory against the Kenya Cup debutants.
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The second derby of the day took place at Nakuru Athletic Club where Menengai Oilers outclassed Nakuru RFC 32-15 in an intense match marking the eighth edition of the derby.
Nakuru RFC remains winless this season while the Oilers secured their fourth win of the campaign.
At the Jamhuri Grounds, defending champions and league leaders Kabras Sugar continued their dominance by thrashing Strathmore Leos 45-5.
Roy Maruti, Eric Cantona, Eugene Sifuna, and Walter Okoth scored in the first half, establishing a strong lead.
In the second half, Griffin Chao added a brace, and Hillary Odhiambo also found the try line. Eric Cantona successfully converted five of the tries, further extending their advantage as they continue to seek their fourth Kenya Cup title.
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Kenya Cup Matchday Four results
Kenya Harlequins *48 -12 Impala RFC
KU Blak Blad 03 – 23 Nondescript
Nakuru RFC 15 – 34* Menengai Oilers
Mwamba RFC 22 – 80* KCB Rugby
Strathmore Leos 05 – 45* Kabras Sugar
Kisumu RFC *38 – 09 South Coast Pirates
