Kabras Sugar vs KCB Kenya Cup final 2026 and Kabras Sugar RFC claimed their fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title after beating KCB Rugby 14–8 at the ASK Showground in Kakamega on Saturday, 9 May 2026. A second-half comeback, powered by Ntabeni Dukisa’s nine points and a late rolling-maul try, sealed the 2025/26 championship for the Sugarmen.
KCB led at half-time and briefly regained the advantage after Festus Shiasi scored a try, but Kabras held their nerve to complete a historic five-peat. The result extended the Kakamega club’s run of Kenya Cup titles from 2022 through 2026 and added another chapter to one of the competition’s defining rivalries.
Overview: Kabras Sugar vs KCB Kenya Cup final result
| Competition | Kenya Cup 2025/26 final |
| Date | Saturday, 9 May 2026 |
| Venue | ASK Showground, Kakamega |
| Final score | Kabras Sugar 14–8 KCB Rugby |
| Half-time score | Kabras Sugar 0–3 KCB Rugby |
| Kabras points | Ntabeni Dukisa: three penalties (9); late unconverted try (5) |
| KCB points | Brian Wahinya: penalty (3); Festus Shiasi: unconverted try (5) |
| Championship milestone | Fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title (2022–2026) |
How Kabras Sugar beat KCB 14–8 in the Kenya Cup final
Heavy rain affected the build-up in Kakamega and delayed kick-off by half an hour. KCB initially controlled territory and tested Kabras’ defence, but their opening pressure produced only a Brian Wahinya penalty. The Bankers took a 3–0 lead into the break after a physical first half in which chances were hard to finish.
Kabras changed the contest after the interval. Veteran fly-half Ntabeni Dukisa, brought into the squad for the final, landed two penalties to turn a three-point deficit into a 6–3 lead. KCB responded when winger Festus Shiasi crossed for an unconverted try, restoring an 8–6 advantage.
Dukisa answered with a third penalty to put Kabras ahead 9–8. The decisive score then came from a powerful rolling maul near the KCB line. SportPesa’s match report credits Hillary Odhiambo with the touchdown, taking the score to 14–8. Kabras defended that lead through the closing stages to retain the trophy.
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Ntabeni Dukisa, Festus Shiasi and the key performances
Dukisa’s three successful penalty kicks accounted for nine of Kabras’ 14 points. His accuracy mattered in a final where neither side found it easy to create open-field scoring chances. Coach Carlos Katywa’s decision to bring him into the match provided the kicking control Kabras needed.
Shiasi gave KCB their only try and briefly put the visitors back in front. Brian Wahinya supplied their other three points, while Kabras’ forwards ultimately delivered the championship-winning score from close range. Those contributions explain the final more clearly than a general description of defensive resilience.
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Kabras Sugar’s five consecutive Kenya Cup titles: 2022–2026
The 2026 victory completed five straight Kenya Cup championships for Kabras Sugar: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Kabras joined Impala RFC and Nondescripts RFC among clubs to have completed five-title winning streaks in the competition’s history. The achievement should not be described as the first-ever five-peat.
Kabras’ unbeaten run over multiple seasons has also set a high standard for challengers. Yet the final itself showed why their dominance cannot be reduced to attacking statistics: after trailing for much of the match, Kabras found a way back through tactical kicking, forward pressure and disciplined defence.
What the Kabras–KCB final means for the Kenya Cup rivalry
KCB entered the final hoping to win the Kenya Cup for the first time since 2021, when they overcame Kabras in another memorable title decider. Under Andrew Amonde, the Bankers pushed the defending champions throughout the contest, but missed the opportunity to end Kabras’ title streak.
For Kabras, the win reinforced the importance of experience and squad depth in knockout rugby. For KCB, the narrow margin offered evidence that the rivalry remains competitive, even as the trophy stayed in Kakamega.
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Kabras Sugar vs KCB Kenya Cup final FAQs
Who won the 2026 Kenya Cup final?
Kabras Sugar beat KCB Rugby 14–8 on 9 May 2026 to claim their fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title.
Where was the Kabras vs KCB final played?
The match took place at the ASK Showground in Kakamega.
Who scored for Kabras Sugar in the final?
Ntabeni Dukisa kicked three penalties, and Kabras scored a late try from a rolling maul that SportPesa’s match report credits to Hillary Odhiambo.
How many consecutive Kenya Cup titles have Kabras won?
Five, from 2022 through 2026.
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Conclusion
Kabras Sugar’s 14–8 victory over KCB Rugby secured a landmark fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title, but it was far from a comfortable win. Ntabeni Dukisa’s kicking, a late maul try and a determined defensive finish decided a final that KCB had led at half-time. The result confirmed Kabras’ place alongside the competition’s historic five-peat champions while keeping the rivalry with KCB central to the Kenya Cup story.
For more coverage of the club’s subsequent cup ambitions, read Kabras Sugar’s 2026 Enterprise Cup final preview.