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In a thrilling final on March 15, 2025, Kenya’s rugby sevens team ‘Shujaa’ defeated defending champions South Africa 24–19 in Kampala to win the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup—their first title since 2016. Captain Andrew Amonde led from the front with two tries, while playmaker Samuel Githinji delivered pinpoint kicks under pressure. The win secured automatic qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and boosted Kenya’s World Rugby ranking to 12th. Celebrations erupted from Nairobi’s Ngong Road to Kakamega, with fans praising the team’s resilience after years of funding struggles. Kenya Rugby Union confirmed a new sponsorship deal with Safaricom worth KSh 150 million/year, earmarked for grassroots academies.