Masinga Stars as JKUAT Pip USIU in KRU Championship

JKUAT Cougars delivered a powerful second-half performance to secure a 34-16 victory over USIU Martials in a KRU Championship Matchday nine fixture at the JKUAT University grounds on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Full back Davis Masinga who doubles as the club captain contributed nine points as the Cougars took an early lead with a penalty from Godfrey Namamba in the 13th minute, but USIU quickly responded through a Lenny Kiptoo penalty a minute later to level the score at 3-3.

USIU then took control in the 25th minute when Pal Kituyi crossed the whitewash for the first try of the match. However, the missed conversion left them with a slim 8-3 advantage at halftime.

JKUAT came back rejuvenated in the second half, with Shaddy Odhiambo scoring a crucial try that was successfully converted by Davies Masinga, pushing the hosts into the lead.

Indeche added another unconverted try to extend the advantage to 15-8. USIU pulled back with a penalty, reducing the deficit to 15-11, but JKUAT’s dominance only grew stronger.

Mike Makau added another try before Odhiambo sealed his brace with two more tries, both converted by the influential Masinga. USIU managed a late response through another try from Kituyi, but it was not enough to overturn the result.

With the 34-16 win, JKUAT maintained its momentum in the championship race, while USIU will need to regroup for the upcoming fixtures.

Other KRU Championship Results Matchday 9

Homeboyz Rugby 31-7 TUM Marines

Catholic Monks 13-12 MMUST Rugby Club

Daystar Falcons 31-17 Zetech Oaks

Mean Machine 25-13 Western Bulls

Mombasa RFC 28-0 UoE Trojans (Walkover)

JKUAT’s victory adds more excitement to the competition as teams jostle for playoff positions in the tightly contested KRU Championship.