Madison Life Assurance Kenya Managing Director Githua Ngaruiya (right) hands over new jerseys to Kenyatta University's Blak Blad incoming captain Bryson Ogamba in Nairobi yesterday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad RFC have declared their intentions to lift the 37th edition of Kabeberi Sevens set for this weekend at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
The varsity side is also focused to go beyond the third-place finish last season in the Kenya Cup by lifting the coveted Kenyan rugby league trophy in the coming season.
All these inspirations came yesterday after the team landed a high-profile sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance in Nairobi.
The support will see the top insurance firm issue the squad with kits, training gear, medical equipment and supplies, medical insurance, and financial wellness and literacy programs.
"We have always been trying our level best, with the little we have, but with this impressive support from Madison Life Assurance it is now a game changer,” Kenyatta University Blak Blad captain Obat Kuke declared during the sponsorship deal.
"Our aim in the new season will be to win both the Kenya Cup and the overall National Sevens Circuit gongs.