Eight time Kenya Cup champions Kenya Harlequins preparations for the new season got a shot in the arm after receiving a sponsorship worth Ksh 725,992, from Rohto Mentholatum Kenya Limited .
The sponsorship will go into supporting the both the men’s and women’s teams for a period of three years.
The package includes: cash token of KSh 200,000 which will be increased in 2026 and 2027,supply of 50 rugby balls and provision of deep Heat,Deep Freeze, and Deep Relief from Rohto valued at Ksh385,992.
The products will be instrumental in enhancing player recovery, physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation in-season and during training sessions.
Speaking at the sponsorship event, Rohto Mentholatum Kenya Limited Managing Director Masaaki Ushiyama offered, “As a Kenyan company we have to be engaged directly with Kenyan athletes in many sports. The partnership with Kenya Harlequins is good for Rohto as we can interact directly with women and men playing rugby at the highest intensity.”
Additionally,Rohto Mentholatum Marketing Manager John Macharia stated; “Our partnership with Kenya Harlequin demonstrates our long term commitment to the welfare and health of rugby players. Our products will ensure that Kenya Harlequin women’s and men’s teams are able to perform at the highest level in the upcoming season,” he said.
Kenya Harlequins RFC chairman Victor Sudi, was delighted with support remarking it will go a long way in advancing the club’s targets ahead of the new season.
“Kenya Harlequin are delighted to enter this long term partnership with Rohto Mentholatum, as Kenya Harlequin the welfare of our players is our primary priority. Rohto’s sponsorship helps us keep our players healthy and match ready.”
