Rampant KCB crowned Christie Sevens champions

The bankers, who have been in imperious form throughout the series, struck first when Floyd Wabwire sliced through the Oilers’ defence to dot down under the posts, with Brian Wahinya slotting in the extras for a 7–0 lead.

Festus Shiasi then added a second try to extend KCB’s advantage, though Wahinya’s conversion attempt drifted wide as the sides went into the break with a 12–0 cushion.

After the restart, Wabwire showcased his pace again with a brilliant kick-and-chase effort that he grounded before Wahinya calmly converted to stretch the lead to 19–0.

Oilers, who had edged Strathmore Leos in a dramatic semi-final, responded through Samuel Mwaura, though the conversion went wide.

KCB, however, were not done. A late surge saw them cap off the victory with another try, Wahinya converting to seal a 26–7 triumph and hand the bankers the Christie Sevens crown.

Earlier, Strathmore Leos secured third place after a 24–19 sudden-death win over Kenya Harlequins, with Gabriel Ayimba producing the decisive moment.

Kabras Sugar claimed ninth place after edging Mwamba 12–7, while Nondescripts saw off Impala RFC 28–17 in the fifth-place playoff.

In the women’s category, Mwamba were crowned champions after edging Kenya Harlequins 14–5 in a physical final.

Division Two honours went to Kabete Stallions, who brushed aside Makueni RFC 22–0 to secure the crown.

The victory pushed KCB to the summit of the National Sevens Circuit log with 63 points, five clear of Strathmore Leos.

Speaking after the final, KCB coach Dennis Mwanja said he was delighted with the Christie triumph but urged his charges to remain grounded.

 “I’m happy we managed to clinch Christie, but our full focus now shifts to Embu Sevens. We are taking it one tournament at a time and not getting carried away with title talk. The key is to capitalize on the five-point gap we’ve opened,” said Mwanza.

The series now shifts to Embu this coming weekend for the Embu Sevens, where KCB will seek to tighten their grip on the title race.

1.     MMUST 31 Zetech Oaks 7

2.     Mwamba 31 RugaRuga 0

3.     Nakuru RFC 27 Mombasa RFC 0

4.     Kabras 12 KU Blak Blad 0

1.     Kenya Harlequins 17 Impala RFC 12

2.     KCB 27 Daystar Falcons 0

3.     Strathmore Leos 29 Catholic Monks 7

4.     Menengai Oilers 26 Nondescripts 10

1.     Zetech Oaks 31 Ruga Ruga 17

2.     KU Blak Blad 12 Mombasa RFC 7

1.     Mwamba 10 MMUST 5

2.     Kabras 28 Nakuru 0

1.     Impala RFC 17 Daystar Falcons 14

2.     Nondescripts 28 Catholic Monks 5

1.     KCB 21 Kenya Harlequins 19

2.     Menengai Oilers 24 Strath Leos 19

Zetch 32 KU Blak Blad 7

1.     Kabras 12 Mwamba 7

2.     Impala 31 Nondescripts 12

3.     Strath Leos 24 Kenya Harlequins 19

4.     Gabriel Ayimba wins it for Strath in the Sudden death 

Mwamba 15 Kenya Harlequins 5

KCB 19  Menengai Oilers 5