The 2026 Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) transfer window officially closed on 10th July, bringing to an end an active period of player movement across the Nationwide League, Championship, and Kenya Cup. Clubs used the window to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season, with several high-profile transfers expected to reshape the competitive landscape.
One of the headline moves saw Barnabas Owuor bring an end to his long association with Strathmore Leos. The experienced forward leaves the university side to join Nondescripts RFC, where he is expected to add leadership, experience, and physicality to the Ngong Road outfit as they continue building towards the 2026/27 campaign.Nondescripts have also been boosted by the return of exciting winger Lamec Ambetsa, who rejoins the club after spending a season away on loan.
Strathmore Leos have, however, suffered another major departure with Kenya Sevens international Nygel Amaitsa completing a move to KCB Rugby. Amaitsa's exit marks another significant loss for the university side, while providing the Thika Road-based club with one of the country's most dynamic attacking players.KCB have also secured the services of promising Shujaa youngster David Nyangige, who makes the switch from Impala RFC.
In Nakuru, Menengai Oilers have made two notable acquisitions. Former Kenya Simbas international Paul Mutsami returns to Kenyan rugby after a short spell in Uganda. The club has also signed long-serving MMUST RFC player Veron Kaburu, whose move signals another important addition to the Nakuru-based outfit ahead of the new season.With the transfer window now closed, attention shifts from recruitment to preparation.
See attached document for all the 2026 Summer transfer window activity:
No. Acquiring Club Player Name Releasing Club
1 AP Warriors Bill Baya Kitsao NPR
2 AP Warriors Denish Ndinya NPR
3 AP Warriors Alvin Kaombo Nduta NPR
4 AP Warriors Tavile Onyango Sewe NPR
5 AP Warriors Kenneth Mwaura Mutembezi NPR
6 AP Warriors Brian Omwega Gisare NPR
7 AP Warriors Ali Mohamed NPR
8 AP Warriors John Kariuki NPR
9 AP Warriors Andrew Chemiat Chonge NPR
10 AP Warriors Musa Gollo Duba NPR
11 AP Warriors Stephen Nyawade Onyango NPR
12 AP Warriors Collins Baraza Wakoli NPR
13 AP Warriors Nehemiah Keven Mochoko NPR
14 AP Warriors Stephen Mwangi NPR
15 AP Warriors Fidel Muse Nyakundi NPR
16 AP Warriors Duncan Mureithi Mwathi NPR
17 Catholic Monks Ezekiel Apida Kisumu RFC
18 Catholic Monks Alvin Mutua Musembi Northern Suburbs
19 Daystar Falcons Felix Apwoka Western Bulls
20 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Abel Wanjala Wasiliwa NPR
21 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club James Nyandisi Junior NPR
22 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Stephen Omondi Okoth NPR
23 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Lennox Kimande Malaba NPR
24 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Donray Kanyiri Kariuki NPR
25 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Tonny Komen NPR
26 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Peter Kiprotich Nandi Bears Rugby Club
27 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Christopher Imbugwa Jalega NPR
28 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club George Olungo Juma NPR
29 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Elvis Odhiambo Omondi NPR
30 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Hannigar Otieno NPR
31 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Trevor Ochieng Ibala NPR
32 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Brian Muchisa Isaya NPR
33 EldoPoly Community Rugby Club Frankline Onyancha Nandi Bears Rugby Club
34 Homeboyz RFC Leon Francis Oloo Nakuru RFC
35 Homeboyz RFC Charles Kinage Maina NYS Spades
36 Homeboyz RFC Emmanuel Okello Onyango Moi University
37 Homeboyz RFC Brian Kemboi Kipkosgei Moi University
38 Homeboyz RFC Hezron Kiptoo Moi University
39 Homeboyz RFC Martin Njiru Gitau NPR
40 Homeboyz RFC Valentine Omollo Omondi NPR
41 Homeboyz RFC David Omondi Ochieng NPR
42 Homeboyz RFC Charles Wanjohi NPR
43 Homeboyz RFC Ian Njoroge Njoroge NPR
44 Homeboyz RFC Hoka Athuman Mashua NPR
45 Homeboyz RFC Telvynn Gyph Allongo NPR
46 Homeboyz RFC Jonathan Mwongela Bernard NPR
47 Homeboyz RFC Elvis Kevin Ochieng NPR
48 Impala RFC Benjamin Opar Kisumu RFC
49 Impala RFC Andrew Aswani Kisumu RFC
50 Impala RFC Denzel Juma Kisumu RFC
51 Impala RFC Anthony Omondi NPR
52 Impala RFC Bonface Ogot NPR
53 Impala RFC Conrad Hinga NPR
54 Impala RFC Derrick Onyango NPR
55 Impala RFC Elvis Omondi NPR
56 Impala RFC Evan Asena NPR
57 Impala RFC Kuria Karanja NPR
58 Impala RFC Metternich Modechai NPR
59 Impala RFC Sophia Nasimiyu NPR
60 Impala RFC Stephen Opiyo NPR
61 Impala RFC Jordan Kang'ahi Catholic Monks
62 Impala RFC Lincoln Agade KU BlakBlad
63 Impala RFC Sophia Naismiyu NPR
64 Impala RFC Linet Moraa Mwamba RFC
65 Impala RFC Edith Naliaka NPR
66 Impala RFC Furaha Lydia NPR
67 Impala RFC Justine Nekesa NPR
68 Impala RFC Lydia Wamboi NPR
69 Impala RFC Maryann Mbura NPR
70 Impala RFC Jordan Imbali Kang'ahi Catholic Monks
71 Impala RFC Evan Onzere Asena NPR
72 Impala RFC Derrick Onyango NPR
73 Impala RFC Peter Isika Muasya NPR
74 Impala RFC Elvis Vincent Omondi NPR
75 Impala RFC Ted Adrian Ng'ong'a NPR
76 Impala RFC Nzomo Mutisya Nzomo NPR
77 Impala RFC George Onyango Odhiambo NPR
78 Impala RFC Samuel Mukoma Karanja NPR
79 Impala RFC Elvis Lumiti Likhanga NPR
80 Impala RFC David Waithaka Kamau NPR
81 Impala RFC Bramwel Atonya NPR
82 Impala RFC John Derrick Manda NPR
83 Impala RFC Billy Mwendwa Asiyo NPR
84 Impala RFC Ryan Butichio NPR
85 Impala RFC Johncarlus Miti Mane NPR
86 Impala RFC Javan Odongo Odongo NPR
87 Impala RFC Simon Wekesa NPR
88 JKUAT Cougars Jotham Amonde NPR
89 JKUAT Cougars Cedric Chege NPR
90 JKUAT Cougars Ian Ndigwa NPR
91 JKUAT Cougars Joseph Asuma NPR
92 JKUAT Cougars Charles Obiero NPR
93 JKUAT Cougars Peter Igari NPR
94 JKUAT Cougars Sospeter Nyagua NPR
95 Kabarak University Victor Gitonga Kubuta NPR
96 Kabarak University Arthir Wanjala Wafula NPR
97 Kabarak University Alex Ndungu Molo RFC
98 Kabarak University Eliud Onwong'a NPR
99 Kabarak University Isaac Solitei NPR
100 Kabras Sugar RFC Caleb Owino MMUST
101 Kabras Sugar RFC Mike Ochieng Kisii RFC
102 Kabras Sugar RFC Philemon Olang NPR
103 KCB Rugby Benson Kihiti Kenya Prisons
104 KCB Rugby Collins Ngoko MMUST
105 KCB Rugby Innocent Indeche Murunda Kisumu RFC
106 KCB Rugby Nygel Amaitsa Strathmore Leos
107 KCB Rugby Hillary Salano NPR
108 KCB Rugby Samson Mapesa Kisii RFC
109 KCB Rugby Timfox Esikuri NPR
110 KCB Rugby Daviid Nyangige Impala RFC
111 Kenya Harlequin FC Gilbert Ogutu Odhiambo Zetech University
112 Kenya Harlequin FC Davis Otundo Menengai Oilers
113 Kenya Harlequin FC Keith Kevin Wafula Menengai Oilers
114 Kenya Harlequin FC Collins Odiwuor NPR
115 Kenya Harlequin FC Felyvian Juma Makueni Ravens
116 Kenya Harlequin FC Jeremy Kibe NPR
117 Kenya Harlequin FC Brighton Opiyo NPR
118 Kenya Harlequin FC Kalvin Geofry Obare NPR
119 Kenya Harlequin FC Brandan Atiti Africa Nazarene University
120 Kenya Harlequin FC Milton Baraza Impala RFC
121 Kenya Harlequin FC Patrick Muli Impala RFC
122 Kenya Harlequin FC Solomon Otieno NPR
123 Kenya Harlequin FC Joseph Omondi NPR
124 Kenya Harlequin FC Ruben Masoni Olive Rugby
125 Kenya Harlequin FC Athman Ibrahim NPR
126 Kenya Harlequin FC Obed Nyaribo NPR
127 Kenya Harlequin FC Kevin Keegan NPR
128 Kenya Harlequin FC Purity Ombui Mwamba RFC
129 Kenya Harlequin FC Freshia Awino Oduor Nakuru RFC
130 Kenya Harlequin FC Concepta Shimaka Shamberere ViQueens
131 Kenya Harlequin FC Nasra Jamila KU BladBabes
132 Kenya Prisons David Ng'ang'a Makueni Ravens
133 Kenya Prisons Matt Waithaka NPR
134 Kenya Prisons Victor Otieno Owino NPR
135 Kenya Prisons Joseph Muli NPR
136 Kenya Prisons Emmanuel Njoka NPR
137 Kenya Prisons Hannington Omondi NPR
138 Kisii RFC Ishmael Makori NPR
139 Kisii RFC Philip Odhiambo Anyumba NPR
140 Kisii RFC Elvis Nyachoi NPR
141 Kisii RFC Moffatt Musoba Ontumaa NPR
142 Kisii RFC Clifford Osoro NPR
143 Kisii RFC Ian Dancun NPR
144 Kisii RFC Hesbon Obutu NPR
145 Kisii RFC Kelvin Osoro NPR
146 Kisii RFC Chris Emmanuel NPR
147 Kisii RFC Juma Peter Vellix NPR
148 Kisii RFC John Omingo NPR
149 Kisii RFC Stephen Ojwang NPR
150 Kisumu RFC Jonathan Akatai NPR
151 Kisumu RFC Vince Ogolla Khamala NPR
152 Kisumu RFC Ian Rooney Natwoli NPR
153 Kisumu RFC Levince Ouma NPR
154 Kisumu RFC Samuel Ondeng NPR
155 Kisumu RFC Edgar Nyongesa NPR
156 Kisumu RFC Catherine Alungwa Kenya Harlequin FC
157 Kisumu RFC Maurice Kennedy Ochieng Kenya Harlequin FC
158 Kisumu RFC Emmanuel Victor Were Menengai Oilers
159 Kisumu RFC Victor Wawire Kabras Sugar RFC
160 Kisumu RFC Kevin Maiche Kabras Sugar RFC
161 Kisumu RFC Harrison Mauve Musundi NPR
162 KU BlakBlad Aden Noor Kabarak University
163 Makueni Ravens Innocent Onyando NPR
164 Makueni Ravens George Waswa Antonio NPR
165 Makueni Ravens Mick Otieno NPR
166 Makueni Ravens Peter Mumbiko NPR
167 Makueni Ravens Ian Kinara NPR
168 Makueni Ravens Bruce Brian Kenya Prisons
169 Makueni Ravens Isaiah Kamunya King'ori NPR
170 Makueni Ravens Joe Errol NPR
171 Makueni Ravens Randol Muguyesi NPR
172 Makueni Ravens Adam Korir NPR
173 Makueni Ravens Kennedy Wandera NPR
174 Makueni Ravens Sidney Wilson NPR
175 Makueni Ravens Benard Makuto Mukhwana NPR
176 Makueni Ravens Carlvin Amani Wekesa NPR
177 Makueni Ravens Brian Mogire NPR
178 Makueni Ravens Calvin Johnston NPR
179 Makueni Ravens Brian Imbwaga Makaya NPR
180 Makueni Ravens Daniel Mwaniki NPR
181 Makueni Ravens David Wekesa NPR
182 Makueni Ravens Ian Elunda NPR
183 Makueni Ravens Lance Alu Northern Suburbs
184 Makueni Ravens Jackson Joe Catholic Monks
185 Makueni Ravens Sollano Clinton NPR
186 Makueni Ravens Alvin Odhiambo NPR
187 Makueni Ravens Timonthy Munyi NPR
188 Makueni Ravens Ndege Moses NPR
189 Makueni Ravens Amoh Rotich NPR
190 Makueni Ravens Anthony Wasonga NPR
191 Makueni Ravens Jeremy Orende NPR
192 Makueni Ravens Brightone Orodi NPR
193 Makueni Ravens Joseph Omonywa Omburu NPR
194 Makueni Ravens Wisley Mathew Karakacha NPR
195 Makueni Ravens Peter Msonye Mwangah NPR
196 Mean Machine Benedict Amollo NPR
197 Mean Machine Charles Ebenezer NPR
198 Mean Machine Dennis Akwiri NPR
199 Mean Machine Dickens Wamalwa NPR
200 Mean Machine Elly Mukaizi NPR
201 Mean Machine Evans Musili NPR
202 Mean Machine Ibrahim Maloba NPR
203 Mean Machine Johncarlus Miti Mane NPR
204 Mean Machine Kevin Njugi NPR
205 Mean Machine Noel Nyawanda NPR
206 Mean Machine Rony Obatia NPR
207 Mean Machine Sammy Turkwel NPR
208 Mean Machine Trevor Odawa NPR
209 Menengai Oilers Meshack Andale Impala RFC
210 Menengai Oilers Paul Mutsami Victoria Sharks (UG)
211 Menengai Oilers Veron Kaburu MMUST
212 Menengai Oilers Nelson Omukuba MMUST
213 Menengai Oilers Brian Davids Otieono Kisumu RFC
214 Menengai Oilers Kevin Karue NPR
215 MMUST Cedric Omondi Ngoma NPR
216 MMUST Joseph Idovolwa NPR
217 MMUST Frank Geofrey NPR
218 MMUST Gerald Simiyu NPR
219 MMUST Jackson Chimasio NPR
220 MMUST Longolo Neema Providence NPR
221 MMUST Ronney Kelly Katata NPR
222 MMUST Jean Wafula Wanjala NPR
223 MMUST Samwel P Korir NPR
224 MMUST Yuri Mutsami NPR
225 MMUST Reuben Simiyu NPR
226 MMUST Brian Moruri NPR
227 Mombasa RFC Kwambala Ashraf Kaya Tiwi
228 Mombasa RFC Hamisi Mohammed Absura NPR
229 Mombasa RFC Suleiman Omar Magongo NPR
230 Mwamba RFC Raynold Anduvate Impala
231 Mwamba RFC Zoellick Buyuni Stallions
232 Mwamba RFC Benjamin Wanyonyi Embu
233 Mwamba RFC Joshua Otieno Embu
234 Mwamba RFC Branon Chesoni NPR
235 Mwamba RFC Hanningtone Wabwire Nakuru
236 Mwamba RFC Jerome Mikaisi Karatina University
237 Mwamba RFC Maxwell Osoro Ochieng Makueni Ravens
238 Mwamba RFC Abdul Malik Strathmore Leos
239 Mwamba RFC Sullivan Japaso Strathmore Leos
240 Mwamba RFC John Senior Chesoli NPR
241 Mwamba RFC Jeremiah Were NPR
242 Mwamba RFC Faith Wavinya Mwololo Multimedia University
243 Mwamba RFC Abigael Mitchel Multimedia University
244 Mwamba RFC Shinaz Machio Multimedia University
245 Mwamba RFC Valentine Kerubo Ochego Multimedia University
246 Mwamba RFC Laurine Ngaira Multimedia University
247 Mwamba RFC Jane Awino Odhiambo Multimedia University
248 Mwamba RFC Tracy Akinyi Multimedia University
249 Mwamba RFC Natalia Wambui Nandwa Multimedia University
250 Mwamba RFC Everlyne Adhiambo Ouma Multimedia University
251 Mwamba RFC Sharon Iminza Multimedia University
252 Mwamba RFC Miriam Akinyi Multimedia University
253 Mwamba RFC Anabel Katenje Mukabwa Multimedia University
254 Mwamba RFC Margaret Achieng Okore Multimedia University
255 Mwamba RFC Quelyne Nanjala Wanyonyi Multimedia University
256 Mwamba RFC Branice Mideva Multimedia University
257 Mwamba RFC Ann Anyango Multimedia University
258 Mwamba RFC Brenda Ogembo Kenya Harlequin FC
259 Nondescripts RFC Victor Imela Imela Impala
260 Nondescripts RFC Lameck Ambetsa Loan Transfer
261 Nondescripts RFC Luke Philipson NPR
262 Nondescripts RFC Barnabas Owuor Strathmore Leos
262 NYS Spades Maxwell Osoro Makueni Ravens
263 Pioneer Rugby Team Hope Aduda Mwamba RFC
264 Pioneer Rugby Team Brenda Vida NYS Ladies
265 Pioneer Rugby Team Jemimah Wangui Nakuru Ladies
266 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Fonce Robert Otieno Kisii National Polytechnic
267 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Neville Munyendo Tum Marines
268 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Ambrose Wamalwa NPR
269 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Brighton Shitaha NPR
270 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Charles Wamaya NPR
271 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Kilian Anyangu NPR
272 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Lincolyn Ndetswa NPR
273 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Neville Munyendo NPR
274 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Reagan Buribu NPR
275 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Ricky Ayieko NPR
276 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Samson Amabwa NPR
277 Sigalagala Nat'l Polytechnic Saqib Shisia NPR
278 Stallions Rugby Collins Ssozi Eagles Rugby
279 Stallions Rugby Felix Karani NPR
280 Stallions Rugby Reuben Tegina Obiero Kabarak University
281 Strathmore Leos Emmanuel Otweyo NPR
282 Strathmore Leos Jayden Mukisa NPR
283 Strathmore Leos Patrick Ochieng NPR
284 Strathmore Leos Charles Wangwe Owino Catholic Monks
285 Strathmore Leos Dennis Mutembei Catholic Monks
286 Strathmore Leos Nigel Aggrey Okoko NPR
287 Strathmore Leos Kenneth Ndiritu Kamau NPR
288 Strathmore Leos Alvin Orina NPR
289 Strathmore Leos Brill Anik Otenga NPR
290 Strathmore Leos Patrick Kluivert Ochieng NPR
291 Western Bulls Bruce Bandi NPR
292 Western Bulls Ashioya Haggai NPR
293 Western Bulls Randy David NPR
294 Western Bulls Levy Saguva NPR
295 Western Bulls Alvin Shembaya Shamberere National Polytechnic
296 Western Bulls Timothy Wafula Shamberere National Polytechnic
297 Western Bulls Barasa Brown NPR
298 Western Bulls Veron Odhiambo Kisii RFC
299 Western Bulls Gilbert Manga NPR
300 Western Bulls Hillary Munika NPR
301 Western Bulls Andrew Mugera Machakos University Rugby Club
302 Western Bulls Kedias John NPR
303 Western Bulls Tailor Simon NPR
304 Western Bulls Victor Mumuki NPR
305 Western Bulls Seth Shikoli Shamberere National Polytechnic
306 Western Bulls Daniel Sumba MMUST
307 Western Bulls Martin Gachwee NPR
308 Western Bulls Bryton Lihanda Tum Marines
309 Western Bulls Frankline Omondi NPR
310 Western Bulls Said Birya NPR
311 Western Bulls Clay Okoth NPR
312 Western Bulls David Otieno Shamberere National Polytechnic
313 Western Bulls Benedict Omondi Kabras Sugar RFC
314 Zetech Oaks Eugene Ilamuka Makueni Ravens
315 Zetech Oaks Kwame Kimathi Nyongesa Eldoret RFC
316 Zetech Oaks Michael Odanga NPR
317 Zetech Oaks Victor Macharia Kariuki NPR
318 Zetech Oaks Malvin Ng'ang'a Kenya Harlequin FC
320 Zetech Oaks Titus Mwangi Muriuki Olive Rugby
321 Zetech Oaks Linus Mutari Murithi NP
