KRU confirms Uganda’s participation in 2025 Safari 7s
By Joel Masibo, September 23, 2025The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the participation of Uganda in the forthcoming 2025 Safari Sevens showdown in Nairobi.
Confirming the development via its X account on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, KRU said Uganda will be competing in both the ladies’ and Men’s categories.
”Our noisy neighbours from the opposite bank of Lake Victoria have confirmed their participation in the 2025 Safari 7s. Uganda will be competing in both the ladies’ and Men’s categories,” KRU said.
Safari 7s date and venue confirmed
This development unfolded after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) earlier announced that the 2025 edition of the Safari 7s tournament will return to Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.
In a statement on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the KRU stated that the tournament is expected to take place from October 10 to 12, 2025, in Nairobi, adding that it will attract elite rugby sevens teams from across the globe, all vying for the prestigious Robin Cahill Trophy.
”The Safari 7s tournament will be held from 10th to 12th October and will feature age-grade category, Women’s category, and men’s category, as has been the tradition. It is expected to bring in different teams from all over the world competing for the prestigious Robin Cahill Trophy,” KRU said in a statement.
This year’s edition will mark the first time since 2021 that the iconic stadium will host the tournament. That year, Kenya’s Shujaa delighted home fans by clinching the title on familiar turf. After being staged at the Machakos Stadium in 2024, where Shujaa and Costa Blanca Ladies emerged champions in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, the event now makes its grand return to Nairobi’s historic sports venue.
True to tradition, this year’s Safari 7s will feature three competitive categories: the men’s, women’s, and age-grade divisions. These categories aim to provide a platform for both experienced players and rising talent to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Meanwhile, KRU has announced the provisional squad for both national 7s and 15s teams after the curtain falls on the National Sevens Circuit 2025.
After six legs across five cities, the 2025 National Sevens Circuit has come to a close with KCB Rugby named champions. This year’s tournament showcased the finest of Kenya’s rugby talent, with unforgettable action and the unearthing of new stars destined for the national stage.