Fresh from guiding the Sugarmen to a fifth consecutive Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup double, Katywa believes the confidence gained from their dominance in the 15s game can inspire a stronger showing in the shorter format.
“Hopefully, we will participate in most, if not all, the legs of the circuit. We shall continue building and developing players using the circuit,” said Muhoya.
Bukusi said the team’s priority is to build momentum in the first round as they continue their bid to return to the top tier of the revamped World Rugby Sevens structure.
After qualifying for the Kenya Cup, JKUAT Cougars will look to put the icing on the cake by lifting the Mwamba Cup.
AP Warriors narrowly edged former Championship side Kabarak University 19-17 in a tightly contested semi-final, while Kenya Prisons defeated Sigalagala National Polytechnic 26-23.
Head coach Kevin Wambua included the winger as Kenya head into the closing stages of the season carrying renewed belief and clarity following an encouraging seventh-place finish in Hong Kong.
The Nationwide finalists will replace Western Bulls and USIU-A Martials in the KRU Championship.
Okach said KRU is deliberately investing in structures that extend beyond national team camps, with a strong focus on grassroots development, schools rugby and club structures to create clearer pathways into the Kenya Lionesses setup.
Debutants take centre stage as Lionesses name squad for Africa Cup at RFUEA grounds
