Benjamin Ayimba legacy tournament lands two sponsors

The Kenya Rugby League Federation (KRLF), organizers of the 1st edition of the Benjamin Ayimba Legacy annual tournament, have partnered with Bunson travel and Semara Hotel to craft a deal that is set to give fans a proper experience during the extravaganza.

The tournament, which will take place at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos from 7-9 April 2023, is set to remember and honor the late Kenyan rugby icon Benjamin Ayimba who passed on in 2021.

"This will be a special tournament and one of its kind. As much as we will be having a good time on and off the pitch, we will also be celebration the life of a fallen brother who played a critical role in developing rugby," KRLF Chairman Quicks Nyakwaka said.

The tournament which continues to attract more partners will have three categories which includes the men, women, and developmental sides.

According to Julie Dabaly the Managing director Brunson travel, fans eager to travel to Machakos during the Easter weekend for the tournament will be able to get different packages that will cater for their needs as they endeavor to give fans a great experience.

"We have decided to partner with KRLF to make this tournament a great experience to all that are planning to attend. Ayimba will always be remembered as a great rugby legend and in his honor we are delighted to be part of this tournament even as we strive to develop sports talent in the country," she said.

Ayimba, who had been in and out of hospital since 2020, passed away on 22 May 2021 after battling cerebral malaria.

He was the first Kenyan and African coach outside of South Africa to win a World Rugby Sevens Series Cup title in 2016 at the Singapore Sevens

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