Growing up in Umoja’s Tena Estate, Stephen Osumba was destined for sport. His parents encouraged extracurricular activities, and football became his first passion. He played in Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) tournaments, never imagining rugby would one day define his life. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
That turning point came at St. Mary’s School, Yala. In Form Two, Osumba discovered rugby, the pride of the school. “I wanted to be part of something that brought joy and pride to the school,” he says. Inspired by Yala’s rugby legends like Eden Agero and Isaac Adimo, he switched from football to rugby.
His big break came in his final year of high school at the national championships, where KCB scouts spotted his talent. He soon joined KCB RFC, though the transition was not easy. “I would say size was my biggest challenge,” Osumba admits. But he proved his worth in 2018 when KCB won the Floodlit Tournament, and he was crowned Most Valuable Player.
“Playing for KCB is a dream come true,” he says. “The club’s history demands the best from you, and wearing the jersey gives me the belief that anything is possible.”
Now a fly-half, Osumba relishes being the team’s architect, dictating attack and organizing defense. His growth has been guided by teammates like Samuel Asati and Vincent Onyala, and coaches including Dennis Mwanja and strength coach Andrew Amonde.
Away from rugby, Osumba recently graduated with a degree in International Studies from Strathmore University and volunteers at Promise Giving Children’s Home. He credits rugby with instilling patience, discipline, and resilience.
His ambitions are clear: win the Kenya Cup with KCB and don the national colors for both Shujaa and Simbas. “There’s no greater feeling than representing your country,” he says.
Teammates may call him the “class clown,” but Osumba wants to be remembered for more: his performances and his role in elevating Kenyan rugby.
