Kenya Cup: KCB eye redemption against Kabras in final showdown
By Joel Masibo, May 7, 2026KCB Rugby Club are gearing up for a high-stakes Kenya Cup final against Kabras Sugar at the ASK Showground in Kakamega on Saturday, 9 May, 2026, with the Bankers determined to overturn memories of their heavy defeat in the 2024 final.
Under the guidance of head coach Andrew Amonde, the team travelled to Kakamega earlier this week to continue preparations and sharpen tactics ahead of the much-anticipated clash.
KCB head into the final after an impressive campaign in which they remained unbeaten throughout the regular season, only finishing behind Kabras Sugar on points difference. Their performances this term have underlined the growth and consistency within the squad as they pursue a ninth Kenya Cup crown.
Previous meeting
One of the clearest signs of their improvement came during their league encounter against Kabras on Saturday, March 7, 2026, when the two sides battled to a tense 10-10 draw before heavy rainfall forced the match to be abandoned.
The Bankers will also draw motivation from their desire to reclaim the title for the first time since 2021 after falling 29-5 to Kabras in the previous final.
KCB captain Bob Muhati believes the squad is mentally prepared for the challenge, with the players focused on delivering a disciplined display over the full 80 minutes.
The team has received a major boost ahead of the final following the return of several national sevens stars, including Floyd Wabwire, George Ooro, Festus Shiasi, Samuel Asati and Vincent Onyala, whose presence is expected to add experience, speed and depth to the squad.
Among the players expected to feature prominently are Fidel Maina, Nick Okullo, Emmanuel Silungi, Wilhite Mususi, John Aswani, Sheldon Kahi, Brian Wahinya, Richel Wangila, Mike Wekesa and Isaac Njoroge as KCB seek to dethrone their long-time rivals.