The Sugar Millers are heading back to the big stage! In a dominant display of power and precision, defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC secured their spot in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup final with a ruthless 48-15 demolition of KU Blak Blad at the ASK Kakamega Showground yesterday.
The Kakamega Siege
Blak Blad arrived in Western Kenya as the season’s “Cinderella story,” reaching their first-ever semi-final. But at the Kakamega Showground—a venue that has become a fortress for the Millers—there was no room for fairy tales.
Kabras started the engine early, with the returning Brian Tanga and Kevin Wekesa injecting immediate pace into the backline. The university side struggled to cope with the sheer physicality of the Kabras pack. By halftime, the game was effectively over as a contest, with the Millers crossing the whitewash multiple times to leave the “Wan Yudhee” faithful in stunned silence.
Stars Return in Style
The boost from the Hong Kong SVNS stars was evident. Jone Kubu was his usual surgical self from the tee and in open play, while George Nyambua, back from international duty, anchored a defense that refused to bend until the game was well beyond reach.
Blak Blad managed two late tries to salvage some pride, but the 48-15 scoreline was a fair reflection of the gap between the reigning kings and the pretenders to the throne.
Final Verdict: The Rivalry Rekindled
With KCB Rugby dismantling Nondescripts 52-7 in the other semi-final, the stage is now set for the “Rai-Derby” final everyone wanted. It’s the ultimate clash of the titans: Kabras vs KCB. The Millers have looked untouchable all season, but the Bankers are hungry to reclaim their crown.
One thing is for sure—Western Kenya will be vibrating next weekend!
