The 2025/2026 Kenya Cup heads into Matchday Nine this Saturday, 28th February 2026, with the race for playoff positions and survival intensifying across the standings.
At the summit, Kabras Sugar remain top with a perfect 40 points from eight matches, level with second-placed Menengai Oilers, who also boast an unbeaten record.
KCB Rugby sit third on 39 points, just one behind the leading pair, keeping the battle for home semi-final spots wide open.
The headline fixture takes place at the ASK Showground in Nakuru where Menengai Oilers host KCB Rugby in a crucial top-three encounter. With only a single point separating the sides, the outcome could significantly shape the chase for a favourable playoff position.
Oilers will look to maintain their flawless run, while KCB aim to close the gap and strengthen their title push.
Defending champions Kabras Sugar return to the ASK Showground in Kakamega to face Nondescripts RFC.
Kabras have been dominant so far and will be targeting another win to protect their place at the top.
Nondies, currently seventh with 14 points from seven matches, are seeking consistency as they push for a stronger finish.
In other fixtures, Daystar Falcons (21 points) host KU Blak Blad (19 points) in Athi River in a contest that could influence the mid-table playoff race.
Strathmore Leos, fourth on 21 points, travel to Masinde Muliro University to take on 11th-placed MMUST, who are battling to climb out of the relegation zone.
The Ngong Road derby will see Impala RFC face Kenya Harlequin at the Impala Grounds.
Both sides are level on 12 points and sit just above the drop zone, making the clash critical in the fight for survival.
Meanwhile, bottom-placed Kisumu RFC, with eight points, welcome Nakuru RFC in Mamboleo as they seek to revive their campaign.
Kenya Cup MW 9 Fixtures- 28th February 2026
MMUST RFC vs Strathmore Leos – 3:00 p.m. | Masinde Muliro University
Kisumu RFC vs Nakuru RFC – 4:00 p.m. | ASK Showground, Mamboleo
Impala RFC vs Kenya Harlequin – 4:00 p.m. | Impala Grounds
Daystar Falcons vs KU Blak Blad – 4:00 p.m. | Daystar University, Athi River
Kabras Sugar vs Nondescripts – 4:00 p.m. | ASK Showground, Kakamega
Menengai Oilers vs KCB Rugby – 4:00 p.m. | ASK Showground, Nakuru
