All set for Kenya Cup return with eyes on newboys Daystar and MMUST

Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (center) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba during Kenya Cup match played on March 1,2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

All eyes will be on newly promoted sides Daystar University Falcons and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) RFC when the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup season kicks off on Saturday with six exciting matches across the country.

Defending champions Kabras Sugar begin their title defence at the Kakamega Showground against MMUST, who make their return to the top division eager to prove that they belong among Kenya’s rugby elite.