Mwamba RFC captain shares heartfelt message after Kenya Cup relegation
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Their fate was sealed on Saturday, 8 March. Despite a strong 29-15 victory over Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad
Mwamba RFC captain Bruce Shiemi has sent a heartfelt message to the club’s fans following their relegation from the Kenya Cup. Kulabu bid goodbye to the top tier after enjoying a continuous run since 1999.
The club was relegated from the top tier to the Eric Shirley Shield Cup in 1996. The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship and Nationwide leagues had not been established at the time.
The team has enjoyed more than two decades in Kenya Cup, producing some of the country’s greats like the Asego brothers – Larry, Lavin, and Chris, Collins Injera, Humprey Kayange, Lavin Asego, Dan Sikuta, and Kenya Sevens coach Kevin Wambua, among other stars.
Their fate was sealed on Saturday, 8 March. Despite a strong 29-15 victory over Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad, Kulabu were relegated due to their inferior head-to-head record against Impala RFC and points differential, with both tied at 16 points.
With the wound still fresh, the team’s captain acknowledged that it is a tough period for the side but assured their fans that the journey back to the top tier has kicked off.
“It breaks my heart to say that we have fallen short. We fought, we gave our all, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. Relegation is a painful reality—one that we never imagined for this great club.
I know how much this team means to you, our fans, members, and everyone who has stood with us through thick and thin. We share your pain. We feel your disappointment,” Shiemi stated.
He went on to laud his teammates for their sacrifice throughout the season, noting that their dedication pushed them through.
“To my teammates—I have seen the sweat, the sacrifice, and the passion you’ve poured into every match. This season tested us in ways we never expected, but I am proud of every one of you.
To our fans—you never wavered. Through every battle, you stood by us, cheered for us, and believed in us even when the results didn’t go our way. We owe you more,” he continued.
He called on the fans and community to support and believe in the team as good things were on the way.
“Mwamba is built on resilience, on the will to rise no matter how hard we fall. This is not the end. We will rebuild, we will fight, and we will be back.
The journey back to the Kenya Cup begins now. Stay with us. Believe in us. Because Mwamba is more than just a team—we are family, we are history, and we are not done yet,” he concluded.
