We are ready for Kabras – Pirates

We are ready for Kabras – Pirates

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The Stanbic Black Pirates are ready for the Kenya champions Kabras on Saturday May 30,2026.

The Uganda Champions and their Kenya Counterparts face-off in the highly billed Enterprise Cup final at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA).

Pirates prop Alema Ruhweza aka Didi told Roramedia that they have been training and they are going for a win in Nairobi.

Pirates’ Douglas Komakech (4) and Sunday Jaguar tackle a Walukuba opponent during the rugby quarterfinal at Kings Park Arena in Wakiso District. Piraes won 28-0. PHOTO BY JOHNSON WERE

“No body knew that we could make it to the final. This is a historical moment that should end with celebrations and we are going for a win,” Ruhweza said at a fundraising party held at Shisa Nyama Village in Bugolobi on May 24,2026.

Roke Telecom contributed Sh500,000, Stanbic Bank (sh35m), Club trustees (3.1M) and Aquafina sh3.5m for the club.

The Kakamega based club under the stewardship of coach Carlos Katywa boosts of several experienced Kenya standout players including, captain George Nyambua, Teddy Akala, Asuman Mugerwa, Jeanson Misoga, Eric Cantona, and Fijian borne Jone Kubu.

The six-time champions are the third team in Kenyan rugby history to win five consecutive Kenya cup titles.

Roke Telecom Brand & Marketing Manager Joseph Byaruhanga (C) hands over the company’s contribution for the Enterprise Cup final in Nairobi on Saturday to the Stanbic Black Pirates chairman Daniel Canowira.(R) and Player Didi Ruhweza (L) at Shisa Nyama Village on Saturday. PHOTO BY JOHNSON WERE

The much physical side stormed the final, beating their Kenya side Menengai Oilers 33-12 in the semi-final.

On the other hand, the Stanbic Black Pirates boast of versatile and fast players including team captain Isaac Massa, Timothy Kisiga, Sydney Gongodio, William Nkore, Conrad Wanyama, Desire Ayera and Haruna Muhamad.

Under the stewardship of former Club internationals Marvin Odongo, Martin Karugonjo and Mathew Egeru, the Pirates must play both a physical and running game if they are to secure the results.

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