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SportPesa boosts Shujaa ahead of World Rugby Sevens Series return

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Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri (left) with Kenya Rugby Union CEO Thomas Odundo and the federation chairman Sasha Mutai when the betting company announced sponsorship for Shujaa. [Courtesy]

Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, has received a significant boost from SportPesa as they prepare for their much-anticipated return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series next month.

SportPesa has restructured its sponsorship agreement with the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), committing Sh84.15 million to support Shujaa's campaign.

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