Mwamba RFC is riding a wave of success following a commendable outing at the Dala 7s, with head coach Paul MurungaCoach·Paul Murunga expressing satisfaction with both the men's and women's teams' progress. The club now sets its sights on even greater achievements as they prepare to host the Kabeberi 7s.
The women's team made history at the Dala 7s, securing the inaugural Ladies title after a hard-fought victory over Kenya HarlequinTeam·Kenya Harlequin in the final. This triumph marks their second consecutive win in the 2025/2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit, having also claimed the season's opening leg, the Prinsloo 7s. Their undefeated run in the circuit underscores their dominance and consistent performance.
On the men's side, the Dala 7s represented a significant turnaround from their earlier performance at the Prinsloo 7s, where they finished a disappointing eleventh in the Challenge Cup. Coach Murunga's strategic decision to implement five squad changes for the Dala 7s paid immediate dividends. The team navigated the pool stages flawlessly, securing three decisive wins against NondescriptsTeam·Nondescripts (22-0), Daystar FalconsTeam·Daystar Falcons (19-14), and hosts Kisumu RFCTeam·Kisumu RFC (26-17). Their momentum carried them into the Cup quarter-finals, where they narrowly defeated Strathmore Leos 15-14. While their campaign concluded with a 22-5 loss to eventual finalists Menengai OilersTeam·Menengai Oilers in the Cup semi-finals, Mwamba demonstrated resilience by clinching a third-place finish, earning bronze after overcoming Kenya HarlequinTeam·Kenya Harlequin 27-22.
Paul MurungaCoach·Paul Murunga lauded the team's efforts, highlighting the progress made. "We had a very good tournament. Both our men's and women's teams won all their matches on the opening day, which gave us a solid platform heading into the knockout stages," Murunga stated. He further emphasized the men's team's development, noting, "On the men's side, reaching another semi-final is a big step forward. Compared to previous tournaments and even previous seasons, when many people considered Mwamba underdogs, we are now competing consistently with the top teams.”
Beyond the sevens circuit, Mwamba RFC also celebrated a significant achievement in the 15-a-side format, being crowned champions of the 2025-2026 KRU Championship. Their dramatic 34-33 victory over JKUAT Cougars secured their promotion back to the Kenya CupCompetition·Kenya Cup for the upcoming season, signaling a strong overall trajectory for the club.
Looking ahead, Mwamba RFC is poised to host the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the George Mwangi Kabeberi 7s, on August 15-16 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The team has been drawn in Pool B for the Kabeberi 7s, alongside Strathmore Leos, NondescriptsTeam·Nondescripts RFC, and the newly promoted CUEA Monks. Murunga articulated the club's aspirations for the home tournament. "We will definitely build from this. The women's team has now won every leg they have played, while the men's team continues to improve step by step. We will use the break to prepare well before returning for the Kabeberi 7s, which we will be hosting. Our target is to perform even better and fight for the title.” The improved performance at Dala 7s, particularly the men's team reaching the Cup semi-finals and the women's team winning the title, positions Mwamba to leverage home advantage and challenge for the Kabeberi 7s title, a trophy they last won in 2019.
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