The 2025/2026 Kenya Rugby Union mid-season transfer window has witnessed significant player movement across the league, with several top clubs strengthening their squads before the window closed on December 31st, having opened on December 17th.
KCB Rugby were among the busiest, securing the services of former Kenya Harlequins captain Sheldon Kahi and Richel Wangila in major boosts to their roster.
The bankers also added Richard Liva, who makes the switch following a short stint at Impala RFC, underlining KCB’s intent to mount a strong second-half push of theXV`s season.
Which new players has Nondescripts RFC signed?
Nondescripts RFC were equally active, making notable acquisitions ahead of the business end of the season.
Long-time Strathmore Leos skipper Barnabas Owuor has joined the Red Lions, bringing leadership and experience to the Ngong Road outfit.
He is joined by former Shujaa star Lamec Ambetsa, who moves from Kabras Sugar RFC, while former Chipu captain John Baraka arrives from Kisumu RFC, all on loan.
In addition, Frank Aduda, Charlton Mokua and Bill Abuom have all fully shifted to Nondescripts, completing their moves just a short distance from their former club, Kenya Harlequin.
Elsewhere, several big-name transfers also highlighted the window’s intensity.
Andrew Matoka has moved back to Strathmore Leos after his stay at Impala RFC, while Mwamba RFC strengthened their squad by acquiring Gideon Makumi and Abel Matanda.
Dan Angwech has completed a move to Kisumu RFC from Kabras Sugar, and long-time South Coast Pirates player Brighton Omondi has relocated to the capital to join Kenya Harlequin.
Even as transfer activity now comes to an end, a seven-day period starting January 2, 2026, and ending January 7, 2026, will commence to allow for any ratifications and amendments. After this period, the player register will be officially updated and finalised.
2026 National Sevens Circuit dates
Meanwhile, the 2026 National Sevens Circuit dates have officially been announced, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive rugby season.
The circuit will kick off in Nakuru with the Prinsloo Sevens on 25th and 26th July, marking the first stop of the annual sevens caravan. From there, teams will head west to the lakeside city of Kisumu for the Dala 7s, scheduled for August 1st and 2nd, as the action continues to spread across the country.
Following a one-week break, the circuit will resume on 15th and 16th August with the George Mwangi Memorial Kabeberi 7s, before shifting to the coast for the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa on 22nd and 23rd August.
Another short break will precede the final stretch, beginning with the Embu 7s on 5th and 6th September.
The 2026 circuit will then conclude in Nairobi at the iconic Christie Sevens, which will also celebrate its 60th edition, bringing down the curtain on what is expected to be a memorable sevens season.
- Prinsloo Sevens (Nakuru): 25th–26th July
- Dala 7s (Kisumu): 1st–2nd August
- George Mwangi Memorial Kabeberi 7s: 15th–16th August
- Driftwood Sevens (Mombasa): 22nd–23rd August
- Embu 7s (Embu): 5th–6th September
- Christie Sevens (Nairobi): 12th-13th September.
