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HomeDaily NewsFriday, January 16, 2026Kenya Cup Matches Commence in Rugby and Volleyball - January 2026
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Kenya Cup Matches Commence in Rugby and Volleyball - January 2026

The Kenya Cup tournament featured matches across both rugby and volleyball. In rugby, Kabras Sugar is set to face Strathmore Leos in a rescheduled fixture at the ASK Kakamega Showground after the match was moved to allow Strathmore players to attend a former player's burial. In another pivotal Kenya Cup rugby match, KCB Rugby Club is preparing to host Kenya Harlequin at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. KCB remains optimistic about maintaining their perfect start to the season. The Kenya Cup women’s volleyball tournament also kicked off, with reigning champions KCB Bank securing a victory against newcomers A-Plus Volleyball Club. In the men's volleyball competition, The Beast Volleyball Club defeated Prisons Nairobi.

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Kabras Sugar ready for Strathmore test in rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture

Kabras Sugar ready for Strathmore test in rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture

Kabras Sugar is set to face Strathmore Leos in a rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture today at the ASK Kakamega Showground. The match was moved to allow Strathmore Leos players and officials to attend the burial of their former player, Felix ‘Chano’ Odhiambo, who tragically died in a road accident.

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Kabras Sugar is set to face Strathmore Leos in a rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture today at the ASK Kakamega Showground. The match was moved to allow Strathmore Leos players and officials to attend the burial of their former player, Felix ‘Chano’ Odhiambo, who tragically died in a road accident.

  • The match kicks off at 4 PM, following its original schedule for Saturday.
  • Kabras Sugar forwards coach Max Adaka has made seven changes to the squad, including Edward Mwaura, Teddy Akala, and Hillary Mwanjilwa in the starting lineup.
  • Patrick Kluivert is expected to make his Kenya Cup debut for Kabras Sugar.
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Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins

Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins

The Kenya Cup women’s volleyball tournament kicked off, with reigning champions KCB Bank securing an effortless victory against newcomers A-Plus Volleyball Club. In other matches, The Beast Volleyball Club caused an upset in the men's competition by defeating Prisons Nairobi.

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The Kenya Cup women’s volleyball tournament kicked off, with reigning champions KCB Bank securing an effortless victory against newcomers A-Plus Volleyball Club. In other matches, The Beast Volleyball Club caused an upset in the men's competition by defeating Prisons Nairobi.

  • KCB Bank beat A-Plus Volleyball Club 3-0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-14) in the women's Group A opener.
  • Magdaline Mwende of KCB was named player of the match.
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) also won their Group A match, beating Prisons Nairobi 3-0.
  • In the men's competition, lower division side The Beast Volleyball Club defeated Prisons Nairobi in straight sets: 25-21, 25-22, 25-21.
  • Today's matches include Kenya Pipeline facing Postbank and Kenya Prisons taking on Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in the women's Group B.
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KCB upbeat ahead of Kenya Harlequin clash in Kenya Cup showdown

KCB upbeat ahead of Kenya Harlequin clash in Kenya Cup showdown

KCB Rugby Club is confidently preparing to host Kenya Harlequin in a pivotal Kenya Cup match this Saturday at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. Despite missing several key players due to national duties and injury, including Vincent Onyala, the team remains optimistic about maintaining their perfect start to the season and reclaiming the championship title.

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KCB Rugby Club is confidently preparing to host Kenya Harlequin in a pivotal Kenya Cup match this Saturday at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. Despite missing several key players due to national duties and injury, including Vincent Onyala, the team remains optimistic about maintaining their perfect start to the season and reclaiming the championship title.

  • KCB sits joint-top of the Kenya Cup standings with 20 points after four rounds.
  • KCB backs coach Jacob Ojoo expressed high expectations for victory against Kenya Harlequin.
  • The match will feature an ESS curtain-raiser between KCB Cubs and Nondescripts.
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