There is more than rugby behind the yellow ribbons being worn by Kenya Harlequin women rugby team famously known as Quins Queens at the Embu 7s this weekend.
The ribbons are part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the club to create awareness about endometriosis, a chronic medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
Through the campaign, the Quins women are using the growing popularity of women’s rugby to amplify conversations around a condition that affects millions of women globally, but remains poorly understood and often difficult to diagnose.
The yellow ribbon serves as a symbol of awareness and solidarity with women living with endometriosis, while encouraging greater openness around women’s health and the challenges associated with the condition.
The campaign will continue at the Christie 7s, where the Quins women will once again wear the yellow ribbons as they seek to use one of Kenya’s biggest rugby platforms to spread the message.
Christie 7s will be held on September 12 and 13 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with the tournament marking its historic 60th edition. The tournament will also bring the curtain down on the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit, making it the final stop of this year’s six-leg series.
For Kenya Harlequin, however, the focus at Christie will extend beyond results on the pitch. The club hopes the visibility generated by the tournament will help start conversations around endometriosis, encourage women experiencing symptoms to seek medical attention and challenge the silence surrounding menstrual and reproductive health.
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