Kenya’s representatives to take Elite CAP training in South Africa
By Joel Masibo, May 13, 2026The Kenya Rugby Union has dispatched a group of coaches, match officials, and team administrators to Stellenbosch in South Africa to take part in the Continental Association Programme (CAP) High Performance course running between May 10 and May 17, 2026.
The intensive training initiative has brought together rugby development experts from Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe with the objective of improving technical knowledge, leadership skills, officiating quality, and elite performance management in the game.
Kenya’s coaching representatives at the programme include Simon Jawichre, Sheila Chajira, and Mercy Migongo. The trio is participating in specialized coaching and athlete development sessions alongside counterparts from Uganda and Zimbabwe.
In the refereeing category, Kevin Wambugu, Anthony Ndong, and Mercy Dudi are undergoing advanced training centred on modern officiating techniques, match control, interpretation of laws, physical conditioning, and maintaining uniformity in decision-making.
At the same time, Joseph Guchu, Camilyne Oyuayo, and Juliet Kamau are attending the high-performance course tailored for team managers and liaison officers. The programme focuses on strengthening areas such as operational planning, squad management, player welfare, logistics, and support systems within professional rugby settings.
The CAP High Performance initiative forms part of broader efforts aimed at improving rugby standards across Africa through education, mentorship, and skills development for technical personnel and support staff. It also offers participants a platform to exchange ideas, establish regional partnerships, and embrace international best practices in rugby growth and administration.
Rugby Africa Women’s Cup
The development comes as Kenya prepares to host the upcoming 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance division scheduled for Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the RFUEA Grounds.
The high-stakes the tournament will feature top African nations including South Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar. For the Kenya Lionesses, hosting the tournament presents a major advantage as they seek to impress on home soil, challenge for continental honors, and climb higher in the world rankings.
The tournament begins on May 23, with South Africa taking on Madagascar before Kenya renew their fierce rivalry with Uganda in a much-anticipated East African clash.
On May 27, South Africa will square off against Uganda, while Kenya will battle Madagascar in another crucial fixture.
The final day of action on May 31 will see Uganda face Madagascar before the Lionesses meet South Africa in a showdown many believe could determine the eventual champions.