Kabras advance to Enterprise Cup semis after Harlequins no-show

By: Clarence Majani

Defending champions Kabras RFC advanced to the Enterprise Cup semi-finals after being awarded a walkover against Kenya Harlequins, officially recorded as a 48–13 win. The match had been scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the ASK Showgrounds in Kakamega.

This season’s Enterprise Cup has been marked by a string of disruptions, with several teams failing to honour their fixtures. The trend has resulted in multiple walkovers, handing opponents automatic progression and points. Kabras RFC, Menengai Oilers, and Nakuru RFC all advanced to the quarter-finals via walkovers against Impala Saracens, Masinde Muliro University, and South Coast Pirates, respectively.

Speaking to Citizen Digital, Kabras head coach Carlos Katywa criticised the tournament’s organisation, saying clubs were not adequately consulted before the fixtures were drawn.

“Beyond what happened in the past, this was the worst decision ever, separating ESS and dividing teams into Eastern and Western regions,” Katywa said. “Coaches and players, who are the main stakeholders, were not consulted, and now we are bearing the consequences. Some teams don’t have the numbers to compete, especially with injuries.”

Katywa argued that the revised structure “did not make any rugby sense,” adding that increased travel demands have placed a heavy burden on clubs. He noted that Kabras RFC had gone three weeks without competitive action, describing the situation as both tiring and disruptive.

“It’s high time people understood what Kabras goes through in a season, travelling to Nairobi six times,” he said. “Failing to honour fixtures is bad for the game. We’ve been sitting here with players for three weeks without any action.”

Other Enterprise Cup results

• Menengai Oilers 28–0 Nakuru RFC (walkover) – ASK Showgrounds, Nakuru
• Nondescripts RFC 27–17 Strathmore Leos – Ngong Racecourse
• KCB Rugby 60–07 KU Blak Blad – KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka