The Safari Sevens tournament returns this year on November 17-19 at the RFUEA Ground.
The tournament was not held last year due to a lack of sponsors. The event returns after the Kenya Sevens team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics last month in Harare, Zimbabwe, where they beat powerhouses South Africa 17-12.
These latest developments set the stage for the three days of non-stop action and excitement that will keep rugby fans on the edge of their seats.
Speaking on this year’s tourney, KRU chairman Sasha Mutant said: "We are proud to be back! The tournament will bring together top African teams alongside international powerhouses, for an unforgettable showdown that will make rugby history. We have tapped key strategic partners that will re-establish the tournament back to its glory days while helping us achieve our commitment to developing world-class rugby in Kenya."
To co-manage and bring the experience to life, KRU have engaged top events project management and talent and creative agency, Africa-Centric Entertainment.
The firm has helped elevate and deliver top-class experiences at the biggest sporting events in Kenya including the WRC Safari Rally, the Nairobi City Marathon, and Kip Keino Classic.
Commenting on the return of the tournament, Marek Fuchs, the ACE managing director noted, "We are excited to be back in the mix! We are committed to delivering a top-class experience that will dazzle spectators with its unique blend of thrilling gameplay, elevated fan experience, and world-class athleticism. Turudi Grao!."
Kenya will field three teams thus— Shujaa, Morans, and National Sevens Circuit winners KCB.
Teams that have expressed interest in the tournament include Uruguay, Germany, Belgium, Zimbabwe, and Uganda among others.
Shujaa have won the tournament a record nine times since inception in 1996 and will be aiming to win a tenth ahead of the Dubai invitational tournament slated for December 1-3
