KCB became the Dala 7s champions after beating Kenya Cup heavyweights Kabras 17-5 in a final that was held at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium Mamboleo Grounds on Sunday, June 2, 2023.

The win over Kabras means the Bankers have now won five titles at Dalas 7s, and they also claimed the title, which they had last won in 2019.

KCB revenge

The win is viewed as sweet revenge by KCB over Kabras after they lost back-to-back Kenya Cup and Enterprise finals to their arch-rivals. Kabras, who have won the last four finals, were in the fifth sevens final.

Kabras scored through scrum-half Barry Robinson, who split the defense to the try-box; however, his conversion was wide, and thus a good chance to widen the gap was lost. Edmund Anya scored for KCB as the Kenya 7s centre scored behind the posts for a 7-5 margin, and this followed Brian Wahinya’s conversion.  

Jacob Ojee collected a loose pass and went to score a try, but Wahinya did not make a successful conversion.

KCB registered their third try through Kenya 7s captain Vincent Onyala. The national side skipper was playing in the 7s for the first time after he recovered from an injury he suffered in Hong Kong.

KCB withstood the immense pressure from Kabras and lifted their first 7s title this term.

Meanwhile, Kabarak University were crowned the Dala 7s Division Two champions after they defeated the University of Eldoret.

The Nakuru County-based university claimed the championship after beating UOE 17-12 after three tries and one conversion against two tries and one conversion for their rivals. 

Embu Dragons received bronze after beating the Stallion 17-10, while in the fifth-place finals, Zetech University were crowned after a 24-10 win against the Administration Police. 

Mount Kenya University are the Trophy Challenge Finals champions after a 14-10 victory over Sigalagala Technical, while in the Spear finals, Eldoret RFC were defeated by Molo RFC, who emerged winners courtesy of a 5-0 margin.

Kenya Prisons emerged as the 13th-place champions after their 22-07 victory over Siaya RFC.

Kabarak University secured a 7-5 win over the Stallions in the main cup semifinals, while UOE made their way to the ultimate stage after beating the Embu Dragons 22-0.

The Stallions were 17-05 winners over Zetech Oaks in the Cup quarterfinals, and Mbale RFC were outclassed by Kabarak University, who registered a 17-5 victory. In the last quarter-final game, the National Youth Service Spades were outclassed by Embu RFC, who won by a margin of 24-12.

MKU Thika featured in the third game of the quarter and emerged winners with a 28-0 victory over the outgoing Dala 7s Champions, Vihiga Granites. The fourth game in the quarters was between Blak Blad, who came out winners after a 24-05 victory over Siaya RFC.

Sigalagala outshone Kenya Prisons and secured a 22-7 win in the Challenge Trophy, while Homabay RFC lost 15-12 to Northern Suburbs.

Dala 7s quarters

The Stallion, Zetech Oaks, Kabarak University, Mbale RFC, Embu RFC, and the NYS Spades are the sides that qualified for the main cup quarter-finals. Sigalagala, Kenya Prisons, Northern Suburbs, Homabay, MKU Thika, Vihiga Granites, Blak Blad, and Siaya qualified for the Trophy Challenge quarterfinals.

The Dala 7s Division 2 Day 2 Tournament at the Kisumu National Polytechnic commenced with the completion of day one pooling. NYS Spades overcame Shamberere Institute, and Borderrucks beat the Uzima University team.