The 2025/26 Kenya Cup season shifts into high gear this weekend with a mouth-watering list of Week 5 fixtures headlined by the much-anticipated Nakuru Derby between hosts Menengai Oilers and Nakuru RFC at the refinery.
Menengai Oilers will be keen to maintain their momentum in front of their home faithful, while Nakuru RFC arrive determined to disrupt their neighbours’ ambitions and stamp their authority in one of the league’s fiercest local rivalries. Historically, the Nakuru Derby rarely disappoints, often decided by fine margins, physical battles up front and moments of individual brilliance, Oilers goes to the match sitting second on the log with twenty points while Nakuru are placed eighth with only six points.
Elsewhere, MMUST RFC host Impala Saracens in Kakamega,the newly promoted university outfit are yet to register a win since gaining promotion back to top tier and they will be keen to overcome a rejuvenated Impala side who got their maiden Kenya cup win last weekend against Daystar falcons.
In Athi River, Daystar Falcons welcome Kisumu RFC in a bottom of the table fixture, the students sit 11th with zero points after 3 rounds will hoping to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a win against Kisumu who are at the bottom of the table.
Defending champions Kabras Sugar face Strathmore Leos in Kakamega in what shapes up as a stern examination for the students. Kabras, known for their power and depth, will be out to reinforce their title credentials, while Strathmore will hope to spring a surprise.
Rounding off the weekend, Nondescripts take on KU BlakBlad, a fixture that traditionally delivers expansive rugby. Nondies will rely on their discipline and set-piece efficiency, while BlakBlad look to inject pace and creativity to upset the Nairobi outfit.
Kenya Cup Week 5 Fixtures
Mmust vs Impala-MMUST grounds
Daystar Falcons vs Kisumu RFC- Athi River
Kabras Sugar vs Strathmore Leos-ASK Kakamega Showgrounds
Menengai Oilers vs Nakuru-Refinery
Nondies vs KU BlakBlad-Ngong Racecourse
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