Kabras Sugar Clinch Historic Fifth Straight Kenya Cup Title After Beating KCB
Sports Updated: 09 May 2026 18:20 EAT
Kabras sugar team celebrate after winning the Kenya Cup
Kabras Sugar RFC were crowned 2025/26 Kenya Cup champions on Saturday after edging fierce rivals KCB Rugby 14-8 in a tense final played at the ASK Showground in Kakamega. The victory secured a historic fifth consecutive league title for the sugar millers, further cementing their dominance in Kenyan rugby.
The Kakamega-based side became the first club in 42 years to win five straight Kenya Cup crowns, matching a feat last achieved by Nondescripts RFC during their golden era in the early 1980s. The achievement marks another major milestone for a team that has steadily transformed into the powerhouse of local rugby.
KCB made the brighter start to the final and raced into an early lead after capitalising on Kabras errors in the opening exchanges. The bankers looked composed in the first half and threatened to spoil the hosts’ title ambitions with aggressive attacking play and solid territorial control.
Despite trailing early, Kabras gradually regained momentum as their experienced forward pack began to dominate possession and the physical battle at the breakdown. Backed by a passionate home crowd, the champions slowly forced their way back into the contest before halftime.
The second half produced a tense and physical contest as both sides battled for control in difficult conditions. Kabras eventually took the lead through a disciplined kicking display and a crucial try that shifted the momentum firmly in favour of the hosts.
KCB attempted to mount a late comeback but were repeatedly frustrated by Kabras’ organised defense. The champions held firm in the closing stages, denying the bankers clear scoring opportunities and protecting their narrow advantage until the final whistle.
The victory extended Kabras Sugar’s dominance over domestic rivals and underlined their consistency in recent seasons. Since winning their first Kenya Cup title in 2021, the club has maintained an extraordinary run that has seen them establish themselves as the team to beat in Kenyan rugby.
Saturday’s triumph also capped another impressive campaign for Kabras, who finished top of the regular season standings before comfortably progressing through the knockout stages. They had booked their place in the final after defeating KU Blak Blad in the semifinals.
For KCB, the defeat was another painful setback in their growing rivalry with Kabras Sugar. The bankers had hoped to reclaim the Kenya Cup title but once again fell short against a side that has dominated the local rugby scene over the past five years.
Kabras players and fans erupted in celebration after the final whistle as the club added yet another trophy to its growing collection. The achievement is expected to strengthen discussions about Kabras Sugar’s place among the greatest club sides in the history of Kenyan rugby.
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