Kenya Rugby Union,KRU, has secured a Ksh.3Million sponsorship from Kenya Power Foundation with the sponsorship going into the funding the activities of the Under -16 rugby series which will be organized during the forthcoming HSBC Sevens 2 scheduled February 14-15th at Nyayo National Stadium,Nairobi.
At least 96 young players drawn from across the country are set to benefit .
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kenya Power Foundation’s Patron Logan Hambrick, underscored the Foundation’s commitment to supporting sports, terming it as crucial in contributing to youth empowerment, social inclusion, and community well-being.
“Kenya Power Foundation aims to support and promote sports development as a strategic investment in nurturing future professional athletes and sports leaders. By investing in youth rugby, we are not only nurturing future professional players but also empowering communities and promoting inclusion through sport,” said Hambrick.
She added, ‘‘We are more than glad to be part of this global event and we hope that our support will have a positive impact not only to the Kenya Rugby Union but also instill inspiration to young sportsmen and women who want to excel in sports.”
HSBC SVNS 2 forms part of World Rugby’s new three-tier Global Sevens Framework, created to provide clearer pathways to the elite level of international rugby while guaranteeing full gender parity across all events.
With this event, Kenya joins South Africa as the only African countries that have hosted a World Rugby Sevens International event where elite men and women showcase their best talent to the world.
