Kenya’s Betting firm, SportPesa, on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, announced it will pump in a total of 15 million Kenya Shillings into the 2025 National Sevens Circuit. The partnership means SportPesa retains the title sponsorship rights, and the circuit will be named the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit.

Speaking during the launch, KRU Chairperson Harriet Okach expressed gratitude towards SportPesa for walking the journey with Rugby and for coming on board as the sponsors for the National Sevens circuit.

”Your support couldn’t have come at a better time. This circuit marks the beginning of our journey to qualify both our men’s and women’s teams for HSBC Tier 1 status next year. We are more confident than ever that Kenya will rise again on the global stage” said Ms Okach

On her part, KBL Head of Mainstream, Christine Kariuki,  stated that Tusker will continue supporting the National Sevens Circuit in 2025. She noted that other than Tuskers’ role as an alcoholic beverage and entertainment partner, the brewers will also create great moments through the sport, music, and, of course, responsible celebrations.

”Partnering with the host clubs and Kenya Rugby Union is something we always look forward to. Rugby is a sport that brings Kenyans together, and that spirit of community and passion is at the heart of our brand,” noted Christine Kariuki

Willis Ojwang of SportPesa added that as a company, their commitment to supporting the growth and development of the local sports and talent ecosystem is unwavering. For three years in a row, since getting into the rugby national sevens circuit, the tournaments that run across three months and see more than 50 rugby clubs participating have birthed top talent and a feeder into Shujaa.

“We are proud that from the SportPesa 7s, we saw the team that went ahead to be crowned the Africa 7s Champions, booking their place into the Olympics and afterwards rose fast to return to the HSBC series,” Said  Ojwang

 

The overall season winners pocket ksh 300,000 while the 1st runner’s up will walk home with ksh 150,000 and 100,000 for the 3rd-placed team.

Each circuit winners will get a cash prize of  Ksh 100,000 for division one and ksh 50,000 for division two respectively.

Ksh 3Million will go directly to the 6 host clubs, 6 Million will cover Live stream production costs.

Ksh 2.3M will be used as the prize money for each leg as well as the overall winners while Ksh  3M will go into support and administrative costs while ksh 700,000/- will provide merchandise for teams and the working Secretariat.

Representing the host Clubs, Nekesa Were the Honorary Secretary of Kenya Harlequins expressed gratitude to both Sportpesa and EABL for supporting the game locally. “For most host clubs, we use the Sevens Circuit to fund most of the team costs when the fifteens league starts. That’s why we’re are calling upon partners to continue supporting the game.” she said.

Nekesa also reiterated the importance of supporting women’s rugby within the country by urging clubs to keep building their ladies’ teams.

The Sportpesa7s Dates:

26th/27th July at the Driftwood 7s

2nd/3rd August – Prinsloo 7s

16th/17th August – Christie 7s

23rd/24th August – Embu 7s

6th/7th September – Kabeberi 7s

13th/14th September – Dala 7s