The 2012 Bamburi super series kicked off this past weekend. This years tournament features 6 franchises from Kenya (Rhinos, Buffaloes, Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions, Sharks) and 2 from Uganda :Rwenzori and Victoria from Uganda. Title sponsors, Bamburi cement have poured in KSH 11.7 million and the prize money is worth ksh 1 million.

Opening weekend results:

SDV Transami Cheetahs 11 Nguvu Sharks 7
Dimension Data Rwenzori 43 Mumias Sugar Buffaloes 31
Coastal Bulls 6  Lions 45
UAP Rhinos 46 KCB Victoria 9

Mumias based franchise , Buffaloes who were the whipping boys last year, showed considerable improvement despite loosing 43-31