- Kenya 7s were rewarded with a bonus of Ksh 1,350,000 by leading online gaming firm, SportPesa, following their impressive performance at the Singapore 7s.
- In Singapore, Shujaa reached the Main Cup final, where they lost to Fiji and settled for a silver medal in the series.
- Shujaa will now shift their focus to the upcoming playoffs scheduled for next month in Los Angele
Leading online gaming firm SportPesa rewarded the Kenya 7s with a generous bonus of Ksh 1,350,000 following their outstanding performance in the sixth round of the HSBC SVNS series in Singapore, where they secured second place two weeks ago.
The incentive was presented by Honorable Captain Ronald Karauri, SportPesa’s Chief Executive Officer, alongside KRU chairman Sasha Mutai, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Each player is set to receive KSh 75,000 as part of the distribution.
Earlier this year, in January, SportPesa unveiled a revamped bonus structure for Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, with a total pool of 9 million shillings up for grabs.
Under this framework, members of the 18-man squad stood to earn:
- KES 100,000 for a cup victory.
- KES 75,000 for a runner-up finish.
- KES 50,000 for third place.
- KES 32,000 for fourth place.
- KES 20,000 for fifth place.
- KES 15,000 for sixth place.
This sponsorship bonus underscores SportPesa’s steadfast dedication to nurturing Kenya’s sporting talent and providing sustained support following the team’s remarkable achievement in Singapore.
Kenya 7s path to the finals in Singapore 7s
Shujaa advanced to the Cup final in Singapore, where they clashed with series titans Fiji. However, despite a valiant effort, they succumbed to a 21-12 defeat, narrowly missing the trophy.
Singapore 7s results
- Shujaa 17-7 Ireland
- Shujaa 10-7 France
Semifinals
- Shujaa 12-5 Spain
- Fiji 33-24 Argentina
Final
- Shujaa 12-21 Fiji
Despite their standout performance in Singapore, Shujaa has endured a challenging season overall.
They finished ninth in the overall standings, falling outside the top eight, and will now compete in the promotion/relegation playoffs scheduled for Los Angeles in May.
In LA, Kenya 7s will battle against Uruguay, Ireland, and the United States, who finished 10th, 11th, and 12th respectively.
They will be joined by Portugal, Germany, Canada, and Samoa, the top teams from the Challenger Series.
These eight teams will face off in a high-stakes mini-tournament, with the top four earning a place in the 2026 World Sevens Series.
Kenya 7s performance in the 2025 HSBC Sevens Series
- Dubai Sevens – 10th (3 points)
- Cape Town Sevens – 7th (8 points)
- Perth Sevens – 10th (3 points)
- Vancouver Sevens – 12th (1 point)
- Hong Kong Sevens – 10th (3 points)
- Singapore Sevens – 2nd (18 points)
Upcoming Event
- Los Angeles Sevens – May 3-4, 2025
Kenya 7s opponents in Los Angeles
- Uruguay (10th in SVNS)
- Ireland (11th in SVNS)
- USA (12th in SVNS)
- Portugal (Challenger Series)
- Germany (Challenger Series)
- Canada (Challenger Series)
- Samoa (Challenger Series).