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Is Kenya Sevens ready to return to World Rugby Sevens Series?

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Kenya Shujaa's Captain Vincent Onyala fight it out with Samurai Baraccudas players during the 2023 Safari 7s tournament at RFUEA ground on Sunday, Nov 19, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

In May, a dark cloud hang over Kenya Sevens after Shujaa were relegated from the prestigious World Rugby Sevens Series.

Stakeholders, former players, former coaches and Kenyans at large ranted at the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) for their part in the fall of Shujaa, the pride of Kenya.

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