Sports CS rewards Kenya Lionesses with millions after Challenger Series display
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He also awarded the Kenya Handball Junior (U20) and U18 teams for their exceptional performance during the Zone V Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers in Uganda
Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Salim Mvurya on Friday 16 May rewarded the Kenya 7s Women’s national team; Lionesses for their impressive performance during the recently concluded HSBC World Rugby 7s Challenger Series.
The Lionesses walked home Ksh2 million richer.
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The impressive Lionesses won the opening two legs in South Africa before emerging victorious in the third leg in Poland to qualify for the Los Angeles playoffs.
At the playoffs, the impressive Lionesses capped off a gritty and resilient campaign with a hard-fought 17-14 win over South Africa in the women’s playoff final, securing their slot in the 2026 HSBC SVNS Division II.
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This followed heavy pool-stage defeats to Spain (33-14) and Brazil (28-10), and a narrow 7-5 win over Colombia.
Were it not for the changed World Rugby change in format, the Lionesses would have made history by qualifying for the HSBC World Rugby 7s Series for the first time in Kenya’s history.
Their performance attracted CS Mvurya, who rewarded them with Ksh2 million.
In a statement, the CS congratulated the ladies for the performance, banking on them to achieve more greatness in the Division II.
As a country, we continually celebrate the patriotism and dedication of our sportsmen and women. Today, our women have once again proven to the world that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
— H.E Salim_Mvurya, EGH. (@Waziri_Mvurya) May 16, 2025
We proudly celebrate the Kenya Lionesses Rugby 7s team for their stellar… pic.twitter.com/vagT9dFWrg
“We proudly celebrate the Kenya Lionesses Rugby 7s team for their stellar performance at the 2025 HSBC Challenger Series, where they showcased unwavering skill, discipline, and determination, ultimately emerging as Champions in Los Angeles. In recognition of this remarkable achievement, I have awarded the team Kshs. 2 million,” part of the statement read.
The Lionesses have now shifted their focus to the longer version of the game. 62 ladies are currently in the camp getting ready for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup slated for Thursday, 1, to Monday, June 16, in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
At the same time, CS Mvurya awarded the Kenya Handball Junior (U20) and U18 teams for their exceptional performance during the Zone V Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 held in Kampala, Uganda.
Equally commendable are the Kenya Handball Junior (U20) and (U18) teams, who made the nation proud during the Zone V Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 held in Kampala, Uganda. In appreciation of their hard work and dedication, I have rewarded the teams with Kshs. 1.2 million.… pic.twitter.com/DxOcNK18ZU
— H.E Salim_Mvurya, EGH. (@Waziri_Mvurya) May 16, 2025
He acknowledged the young athletes for their performance on the continental stage.
“Equally commendable are the Kenya Handball Junior (U20) and (U18) teams, who made the nation proud during the Zone V Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 held in Kampala, Uganda. In appreciation of their hard work and dedication, I have rewarded the teams with Kshs. 1.2 million,” the CS said.
