A look at KCB RFC's 7s season that delivered a title after 2 years
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The triumph marked their latest piece of silverware in a season where they reached every Cup final, becoming the first team to achieve the feat since 2016
Six finals, four titles, and the overall National Sevens Circuit crown- that is the story of KCB Rugby’s 2025 campaign, a season defined by resilience, depth, and a hunger for redemption.
The Bankers completed their dream run at the Dala 7s, where they outclassed Kabras RFC 12-5 in a rain-drenched final at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu on Sunday, 14 September.
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The Andrew Amonde-coached side, who had already secured the overall circuit crown after a narrow 15-14 victory over Strathmore Leos at the quarterfinals, capped off their season in style by lifting the Kisumu title in front of a lively crowd, while at the same time braving the heavy downpour.
The triumph marked their latest piece of silverware in a season where they reached every Cup final, becoming the first team to achieve the feat since 2016.
Mozzart Sport looks inside what has been a dream season for KCB.
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Redemption After 2024
During the 2024 circuit, the Bankers lost the National Sevens Circuit title after finishing third in the overall standings behind immediate former champions Kenya Harlequins and archrivals Kabras RFC.
They started the 2025 circuit eager to reclaim their dominance.
On Wednesday, 28 May, the Bankers appointed Dennis Mwanja as the team’s interim coach. Mwanja replaced Oliver Mang’eni, whose contract expired on Monday, 30 June.
The changes that were effective from Monday, 26 May, marked a new chapter for the Bankers as they sought to reignite their competitive edge ahead of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit.
Navigating the Circuit
Fast forward to the circuit, and KCB were on fire from the onset. They kicked off their campaign by winning the Driftwood 7s title following a narrow 15-14 victory over Strathmore Leos in the final.
That saw them win the Driftwood 7s title for the first time since 2019.
It was during that leg that Floyd Wabwire was crowned the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, top try scorer, and top point scorer.
Following the stellar show in Mombasa, the circuit headed to the Prinsloo 7s, where the Bankers narrowly fell 24-7 to Strathmore Leos in the rain-soaked final to clinch silver.
Despite that, they still topped the standings.
The circuit then came to Nairobi, the Christie 7s, where the Bankers effortlessly won the title after defeating Menengai Oilers 19-5 to further cement their dominance.
They would then lose 31-21 to Strathmore Leos in the Embu 7s final to clinch second place.
On Friday, 5 September, the eve of the Kabeberi 7s, Mwanja was suspended. Information on the specifics of the incident is scant, as KRU claimed the issue was under investigation by the Ministry of Sports' Gender Protection.
But that did not stop the Lions. At the Kabeberi 7s, the Bankers reclaimed their title after seeing off resurgent Daystar Falcons 20-10 to complete a four-peat.
That performance put them on top of the log, and they only needed to win the Dala 7s quarterfinals to be crowned the National 7s Circuit champions.
In Kisumu, the Bankers narrowly defeated the Leos 15-14 at the quarterfinals to confirm themselves as the 2025 National 7s Circuit champions.
But it did not stop there. They defied the odds to reach the final, where they saw off defending champions Kabras RFC 12-5 to be crowned the Dala 7s champions.
The squad behind the success
At the heart of the Bankers’ historic run was the squad that kept growing by the day.
At the beginning of the circuit, the Bankers roped in George Ooro and Stephen Osumba from Strathmore Leos, Dominic Sande from Daystar Falcons, Jeankins Kipruto from Kabarak University, and Mike Wekesa from Zetech University.
The squad also boasted of international experience with the likes of Wabwire, Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala, and Festus Asati.
As the circuit progressed, fans got to see a squad that was hungry for success. The likes of Bob Muhati led the charge, and he is a player who blends power, pace, and skill in equal measure.
The likes of Brian Wahinya, Emmanuel Opondo, Elvis Olukusi, Tyson Maina, and Kevin Ochieng were all instrumental.
The players knew the significance of their achievement, none more so than captain Onyala, who claimed the overall MVP. Leading KCB to six finals was not just about his influence but about harnessing the spirit of the group.
“It feels great to captain a side and see the results at the end of the day. Six finals, six legs, the boys have worked so hard to make this kind of season possible.
We’ve taken it one game at a time, focusing on each win, and that has driven us to six podium finishes. My teammates are warriors. I dedicate this success to them, and I hope they truly enjoy it,” Onyala said.
On his side, Amonde was deeply proud of the effort his players had put in.
“The belief, dedication, hard work, and sacrifice of these players have been remarkable. Everyone stood up. It was about teamwork, not individuals; each player did their part, and together it made a hundred per cent,” he said.
As the dust settles on the circuit, all eyes now turn to the 2025/26 Kenya Cup season. The question is whether the Bankers can translate that dominance into the longer format.
“I’m very proud of what these boys have accomplished, and I hope we carry this momentum into the 15s. Never stop dreaming, never stop being hungry, your time is now,” Amonde concluded.
