Mwamba delve into new era in Championship, eye Kenya Cup bounce back

 Mwamba RFC chairman Edwin Waita says the club is entering a new era - one defined by renewed energy, deeper character, and a determined push to reclaim their place in the Kenya Cup.

Speaking to Citizen Digital just days before the 2025/26 KRU Championship kicks off, Waita said the club has reset its focus and is ready to bounce back after last season’s painful relegation.

“We are a few days to the kick-off of our season, and preparations are in high gear,” Waita said. “Our main focus this season is to immediately bounce back from the Championship into the Kenya Cup, where we belong.”

Mwamba’s relegation last term ended a historic run in the top flight stretching back to 1999. Despite winning their final match against Blak Blad, Kulabu dropped on head-to-head and point difference, bringing an emotional closer to a tough season.

Now based at the Goan Institute, the club is rebuilding with clear intent: revival with the aim of restoring the team’s culture.

“First is to bring back that rugby energy, culture, and psych. We've embarked on massive grassroots recruitment targeting specific positions. We’ve also incorporated a few tacticians who we believe will take us to the next level.”

Assessing the team’s preseason preparations, which included a revealing run at the Impala Floodlights tournament, Waita believes the squad is steadily sharpening.

 “We started our preparations early. Floodlights showed us a few concerns, and we’ve now worked on those areas and installed the right personnel. It’s still a learning curve, but we are on the right trajectory.”

Beyond promotion, Waita says true success will be measured by the growth and maturity of the club’s young talent, a cornerstone of Mwamba’s identity.

 “My success is seeing these young men and women grow in character and discipline. Mwamba Rugby is a family club. We aim to produce wholesome individuals ready for challenges on and off the pitch.”

Kulabu has retained most of last season’s roster, save for a few retirements and the exit of Brian Ayimba, while integrating exciting young players such as Washington Ogido, Paul Tati, and German Ochieng, who impressed in the National Sevens Circuit and Floodlights.

With the new season kicking off on November 22, Mwamba steps into the Championship with one mission:  fight back, rise again, and return home to the Kenya Cup.