By Phillip Orwa
The Kenya Power Foundation, under its social investment and community well-being pillar, has stepped onto the global rugby stage with a sponsorship of Sh3 million for the highly anticipated HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi tournament.
The funds will be utilised by the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) to support its regional Under-16 rugby series during the landmark tournament scheduled to take place between 14th and 15th February 2026 at Nyayo Stadium. The initiative will give at least 96 young players from across the country an opportunity to showcase their talent on the same platform as some of the world’s best rugby players.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kenya Power Foundation Patron Logan Hambrick underscored the Foundation’s commitment to sports development, describing it as a critical contributor 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,” Hambrick said.
HSBC SVNS 2 forms part of World Rugby’s newly introduced three-tier Global Sevens Framework, which was created to provide clearer pathways to the elite level of international rugby while guaranteeing full gender parity across all events.
Through hosting the event, Kenya joins South Africa as the only African nations to have staged a World Rugby Sevens international tournament, where elite men and women showcase their talent on a global stage.
Since its launch in September 2024, the Kenya Power Foundation has continued to roll out social impact programmes across various regions aimed at empowering communities. These initiatives include rehabilitation of school infrastructure, provision of school uniforms to underprivileged learners, support for water and sanitation projects, and promotion of sports development.
