Match Day Five of the Kenya Cup delivered thrilling action as Kabras reclaimed their perch at the top of the table with a commanding victory over Mwamba RFC . This defeat sank Mwamba to the bottom of the standings, yet to taste victory this season.Kenya Harlequins suffered their first setback of the campaign, falling narrowly to Nondescripts in a fiercely contested showdown at Ngong Racecourse that ended 26-24. Meanwhile, South Coast Pirates finally broke their winless streak, clinching their maiden triumph of the season with an 18-8 victory over Strathmore Leos. This vital win catapulted the Pirates to ninth place, pulling them clear of the relegation zone.Two time Kenya Cup champions, Nakuru RFC, continued their dismal run, succumbing to a fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of KCB, leaving them stranded in 11th place. Menengai Oilers held firm in third after dispatching KU Blak Blad in Nakuru, while Impala edged Kisumu 17-12, securing seventh place as Kisumu settled for eighth.
The Championship served up a riveting Kakamega derby as MMUST and Western Bulls engaged in a fierce showdown. MMUST clung to their winning streak, eking out a narrow 10-9 victory over their local rivals, solidifying their position at the summit with 29 points.Daystar Falcons soared to third place after securing a bonus-point win against TUM Marines, who languish in 11th. Mean Machine appears to be rediscovering their rhythm, registering a second successive triumph with a victory over bottom-placed USIU Martials.A commanding 22-5 win over Mombasa ensured Catholic Monks retained second place, leaving Mombasa stranded in ninth. JKUAT Cougars triumphed in a high-scoring 44-31 encounter against Homeboyz, elevating themselves to sixth while Homeboyz slipped to fifth. Zetech Oaks outclassed UOE Trojans 27-3, climbing to fourth as the Trojans find themselves rooted in 10th.
