Kenya Sevens legend Collins Injera marks 11 years of marriage with heartfelt message
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Reading Time: 3min | Sat. 20.12.25. | 21:31
In a heartfelt anniversary message, Injera celebrated his wife’s role both in their home and in his life
Friday, 20 December, marked a special day for rugby legend Collins Injera and his wife, Chebet Limo, who celebrated over a decade of partnership.
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The couple, who are parents to three children, have often offered glimpses into the values that have sustained their relationship over the years.
In a heartfelt anniversary message, Injera celebrated his wife’s role both in their home and in his life.
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“11 years with my favourite person!! Grateful for you every day, my partner, my peace, our home’s heart,” read part of the message.
“Thanks for being my rock and my goofy partner-in-crime. Watching you thrive as a woman & mom is the real win. Here’s to more laughs, goofy memories, and holding your hand (not PDA 😂). Happy anniversary. Love you,” he said.
The anniversary comes a few years after Injera officially bowed out of professional rugby. On January 24, 2023, the former Mwamba RFC star announced his retirement, bringing to a close one of the most decorated careers in the history of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Injera’s achievements on the global stage remain unmatched in Kenyan rugby.
Among his most notable milestones is his induction into the Rugby Town Walk of Fame, an honour he received alongside Fiji rugby league legend Noa Nadruku.
Injera travelled to Fiji with his wife, Chebet Limo, to unveil his plaque, a moment that symbolised both personal and professional pride.
He will forever be remembered for breaking the World Rugby Sevens Series all-time try-scoring record. On May 21, 2016, at the London Sevens hosted at Twickenham Stadium, Injera scored against France to register his 231st try, becoming the leading try scorer in series history.
The historic moment unfolded in front of his parents, Mr Wilfred and Mrs Dorothy Emonyi, with his elder brother Humphrey Kayange delivering the final pass.
Injera had earlier scored his 228th try against Portugal and followed it up with his 229th and 230th against Scotland during the same tournament.
His dominance also extended to the famous Hong Kong Sevens, where in 2019 he scored four tries to become the tournament’s all-time top try scorer with 26 tries, a record he held until April 2019 when England’s Dan Norton surpassed it.
At the national level, Injera remains Kenya Sevens’ all-time top scorer. One of his most iconic moments came when he scored his 200th series try at Twickenham, celebrating by pulling out a permanent marker from his sock to sign the match ball before also signing a high-value broadcast camera.
Injera represented Kenya at five consecutive Rugby Sevens World Cups, helping the Shujaa reach the semi-finals in 2009 and 2013.
He also holds the record for the most appearances for Kenya in the World Rugby Sevens Series, having played more than 409 matches. Remarkably, across all those games, he never received a red card and picked up only four yellow cards.
His consistency is further reflected in his numbers: over 398 carries, the highest points tally for Kenya, and a standout season in 2008/09 where he scored 42 tries.
In recognition of his contribution to Kenyan sport, Injera and his brother Humphrey Kayange were awarded the Order of the Golden Warrior (OGW) in May 2010, following Kenya’s historic 2008/09 series and their first-ever Cup final appearance in Adelaide.
