The first leg of the 2012 Elgon cup in Kampala. In 2012, Kenya briefly surrendered the Elgon cup to Uganda causing massive celebrations in Uganda. For the Ugandans, a win over Kenya at any sport is like winning the world cup.
In 2012 Kenya played a test against Mpumalanga Pumas of South Africa, going down 41-27. In this picture is scrum half Edwin Achayo
2012 Bamburi series final pitting Rwenzori of Uganda in the yellow strip versus UAP Rhinos of Kenya
The UAP Rhinos franchise were the winners of the 2012 Bamburi super series. It was a franchise consisting of Kenya Harlequins and Nakuru RFC. They won the series four years in a row, were so powerful that they forced the organizers to split Harlequins and Nakuru.
Ian Simiyu made a name for himself playing in the IRB sevens series from 2002 to 2010. Thereafter he captained SDV Transami Cheetahs in the Bamburi super series of 2012 and also captained the Kenya XV team
Two Titans meet: National team wingers Victor Sudi and Collins Injera go after each other in this 2012 Bamburi Super series encounter
SDV transami Cheetahs (red) played against UAP Lions in the 2012 Bamburi Super series
Homeboyz RFC (yellow strip) seen here taking on perennial powerhouse Harlequins. Homeboyz are a new team based in Nairobi that was set up specifically to offer recent school leavers from upcountry schools an opportunity to pursue rugby
By the year 2011 Mean Machine RFC (in blue) had become a pale shadow of what it once was during its glory days of the 1980s and 1990s when it won several tournaments each year. The fact that rugby is now widespread and is no longer an elitist sport is a key factor in Machine's demise as is the fact that University of Nairobi students are no longer obligated by peer pressure to play for Mean Machine
In 2012, Daniel Adongo was recruited by All Black legend, Tana Umaga to play for Counties Manukau in the New Zealand ITM cup. He is seen here playing for Otago and leaving several would be tacklers in his wake
Kenya ladies take on Uganda in the Kampala leg of the Elgon cup. Kenya ladies won the cup four times between 2009 and 2012
In 2011, Kenya beat Brazil in the 2011 Emirates cup in Dubai. The score was 27-25. The Brazilians were taken aback by the speed of the Kenyans
The Emirates cup was touted as way for different regions to measure relative strength
Kenya were Africa champions in 2011 after beating Tunisia in the CAR cup final held in Nairobi. Kenya and Tunisia were the only entrants
Brian Okwomi in action against Tunisia in the 2011 CAR cup
Full Back Vincent Mose was a two try hero as Kenya beat Tunisia to lift the 2011 CAR cup
Team Kenya, 2011 African champions
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