The Kenya National Rugby Sevens Circuit is back, and this year’s edition kicks off with the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa on July 26–27.
Over six rounds in as many cities, top clubs will crisscross the country playing for points, consistency, and of course, pride.
The seven circuit is one of the most anticipated stretches of the local calendar. It blends competitive action with a community vibe—where clubs travel, fans show up in numbers, and teams either rise to the challenge or fade as the weeks wear on.
This year’s circuit runs from July 26 to September 14, with a short break after every two or three legs.
The format is simple—six tournaments, each hosted in a different town or city. Teams earn points depending on how they finish at each event, and the club with the most points at the end takes the overall crown.
Here’s how the calendar looks:
| Leg | Tournament | Venue | Dates |
| 1 | Driftwood 7s | Mombasa Sports Club | July 26–27 |
| 2 | Prinsloo 7s | Nakuru Athletic Club | August 2–3 |
| 3 | Christie 7s | RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi | August 16–17 |
| 4 | Embu 7s | Moi Stadium, Embu | August 23–24 |
| 5 | Kabeberi 7s | Nairobi / Meru Region | September 6–7 |
| 6 | Dala 7s | Kisumu RFC Grounds | September 13–14 |
This year’s Division 1 pools have already been announced:
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
| Kenya Harlequins | Kabras Sugar RFC | KCB RFC | Menengai Oilers |
| MMUST | Catholic Monks | Nondescripts RFC | Strathmore Leos |
| KU Blak Blad | Nakuru RFC | Daystar Falcons | Stallions RFC |
| Mwamba RFC | Impala RFC | Mombasa RFC | Kabarak University |
It’s a healthy mix of old rivals, rising university sides, and a few wildcards. Harlequins are the defending champions from last season, but they’ll face strong competition from KCB, Kabras, Oilers, and a confident Nakuru .
In Division 2, teams like Embu RFC, NYS Eagles, South Coast Pirates, and Northern Suburbs will be looking to make an impression. For many of them, these weekends are an opportunity to move up the rugby ladder.
The sevens circuit in Kenya dates back to the early ’90s and was loosely modeled after the World Rugby Sevens Series. Over the years, it’s grown from a string of weekend tournaments into a structured competition that players and clubs take seriously.
Each tournament contributes points to a cumulative leaderboard. At the end of the final leg, the team with the most points is crowned the national sevens champion. Last year, that honor went to Kenya Harlequins, who edged out Kabras Sugar and KCB in a tightly fought season.
Part of the appeal of the circuit is how different each weekend feels. Mombasa brings the heat and ocean breeze. Nakuru offers high-altitude intensity. Nairobi’s Christie and Kabeberi legs are always crowded and a bit tense. Kisumu’s Dala Sevens closes the show—usually with surprises.
It’s also a chance to see players who might go on to represent Kenya internationally.
Let the chase begin!