Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has released the 7s calendar set to kick off later this month in the six leg series that will be played across the country.
With SportPesa as the main series sponsor has announced a record KES 34.14 million package for the 2026 National 7s Circuit, reaffirming its long-term commitment to strengthening Kenya’s rugby ecosystem and developing the next generation of talent for the national teams.
The six-legged circuit will run from 25 July to 13 September 2026, traversing the country and bringing together Kenya’s finest rugby talent alongside its passionate fan bases.
Kenya Rugby Union has increasingly positioned the circuit as a key feeder system into the national teams with many players from the event going on to represent Kenya in the iconic red or white jersey through Shujaa, the Kenya Lionesses, and the national 15s programmes.
Harriet Okatch, Chairperson, Kenya Rugby Union said: “Year after year, our partnership has given clubs the resources to organize this circuit, given players a stage to perform, and given our national selectors a bottomless talent pool to draw from. The increased investment this season gives us even greater confidence as we continue building sustainable pathways for both Shujaa and the Lionesses.”
The road to the season finale at Christie 7s begins in Nakuru on July 25-26 with the iconic Prinsloo 7s.
Defending overall champions KCB Rugby will begin their quest for a sixth circuit crown after a dominant 2025 campaign that saw them amass a record 126 points and win four of the six legs.
Others include Strathmore Leos, who denied KCB victory at both Prinsloo 7s and Embu 7s last season, alongside traditional powerhouses Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers and Kenya Harlequin.
2026 National Sevens Circuit Schedule
- Prinsloo 7s – 25–26 July
- Dala 7s – 1–2 August
- Kabeberi 7s – 15–16 August
- Driftwood 7s – 22–23 August
- Embu 7s – 5–6 September
- Christie 7s – 12–13 September