- The Floodies 2025 tournament was initially slated to start on 18 October.
- The tournament will now start on 25 October.
- The revision is in respect of the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The 42nd edition of the Impala Floodlit Tournament (Floodies) has been postponed.
The decision to defer the start of Kenya’s traditional rugby 15s curtain-raiser was made by the Impala Rugby Club and the Organizing Committee in solemn respect for the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, allowing the nation to observe a period of mourning for the departed statesman.
In a statement signed by the Impala Chairman Peter Nduati and 2025 Impala Floodlit Organizing Committee Chairman Daniel Ndaba, they confirmed the postponement after President William Ruto announced seven days of mourning.
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“Impala Rugby Club and Organizing Committee of the 2025 Impala Floodlit, announces the revision of the 2025 Impala Floodlit tournament dates as earlier announced.
The revision is in respect of the passing of the former Prime Minister Right Honorable Raila Amolo Odinga and to join the nation in mourning the statesman.
We join the rugby fraternity in passing our heartfelt condolences to Raila’s family, friends and the nation of Kenya. May Baba rest in eternal peace,” read the statement.
Odinga, 80, died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India.
Indian police said that he was walking with his sister, daughter and a personal doctor “when he suddenly collapsed”.
“An Indian police security officer and a Kenyan security officer were also with them at the time. He was rushed to a nearby private hospital, but was declared dead,” the police source said.
New dates for Floodies 2025 tournament
The postponement shifts the entire three weekend tournament schedule by seven days.
The Floodies quarterfinals, originally set for October 18, will now kick off on Saturday, October 25. The semi-finals will follow on Saturday, November 1, and the finals, which will crown the champions across the men, women, and university categories, will now be held on Saturday, November 8.
The organizing committee confirmed that all previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the corresponding new dates.
Floodies 2025 tournament fixtures
In the men’s quarterfinals, defending champions Menengai Oilers will face ten-time winners KCB RFC, Impala RFC play against Mwamba, Kenya Harlequin face it out against Blak Blad and Nondies will challenge Strathmore Leos.
The ladies competition will feature four teams and will be played in a straight semi-final format.
Mwamba, defending champions play against Northern Suburbs while Impala Roans will host Quins Queens.
