KBL MD Mark Ocitti (left) with KRU vice chairman Moses Ndale during the Tusker sponsorship announcement for the Safari Sevens at EABL offices in Nairobi on September 24, 2024.
Sixteen teams -- eight men and eight women -- have so far confirmed participation in the event, touted as Africa’s premier sevens tournament. It will be held from October 11-13.
Safari Sevens has traditionally been held at RFUEA ground since its inaugural editions in 1996 save for 2011 and 2012 when the tournament was staged at Nyayo Stadium and between 2013 to 2016 when action shifted to Moi International Sports Centre.
Despite logistical challenges witnessed before in hosting big sports events in Machakos County, Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) have taken the bold move to stage this year’ Safari Sevens rugby tournament at Kenyatta Stadium.
This will be the first time in history that the tournament will be held outside Nairobi.
