Christie 7s defending champions KCB Rugby Club has unveiled its travelling squad for the upcoming Embu Sevens tournament, scheduled for Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the ASK Showgrounds, Njukiri.

The bankers, who remain one of the dominant forces in the National Sevens Circuit, will head into the tournament with a strong blend of experienced internationals and promising youngsters.

The 14-man squad includes speedster Vincent Onyala, playmaker George Ooro, and the versatile Elvis Olukusi, all of whom bring experience and flair to the team. Rising stars such as Samuel Asati, Brian Wahinya, and Festus Shiasi also make the cut, adding depth and dynamism to the squad.

Other players listed in the travelling team are Floyd Wabwire, Emmanuel Opondo, Stephen Osumba, Bob Muhati, Brian Kilwake, Austin Sikutwa, Michael Wekesa, and Clyde Kimaya.

The Embu Sevens is the fourth leg of the ongoing National Sevens Circuit. The tournament will draw top-flight teams from across the country as they battle for supremacy in the Kenya Rugby Union Sevens Series. Meanwhile, after winning the 2025 Christie 7s last weekend, they will be seeking to stretch their winning streak at Embu Sevens in Pool A.

Men’s Division One pools

In this Category, current circuit leaders KCB RFC headline Pool A and will face a stern test against Daystar Falcons, Mwamba RFC, and tournament hosts Embu RFC.

Pool B is led by Strathmore Leos, who will lock horns with Impala RFC, Kabras Sugar, and newly promoted Kabete Stallions.

In Pool C, Menengai Oilers are grouped alongside their Nakuru neighbours Nakuru RFC, Nondescripts, and the returning Mean Machine RFC.

Pool D promises equally tough encounters as Kenya Harlequin take on Catholic Monks, MMUST RFC, and invitational side Zetech Oaks.

Division Two pools

The second-tier competition has attracted 20 teams, distributed into five pools of four. Selection was based on specific criteria: five slots for affiliate clubs, eight for central region-based teams, five for sides earning their place through performance, and two for other regional representatives.

The pools are as follows:

Pool A: AP Warriors, TUM Marines, Dedan Marshalls, KCA University

Pool B: Homeboyz RFC, Northern Suburbs, JKUAT Cougars, Nyeri Polytechnic

Pool C: Kiambu Rugby, NYS Spades, Kirinyaga Stallions, Jeremiah Nyaga TTC

Pool D: KU Blak Blad, Kabarak University, Murang’a Trojans, MKU Thika

Pool E: Western Bulls, Makueni RFC, Chuka University, Jackals