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Kenya Lionesses in action against Uganda Lady Cranes during a past match. [Uganda Rugby Union]

The Kenya Lionesses will begin their 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division campaign with a tough regional derby against Uganda Lady Cranes on Saturday at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

The much-awaited clash will renew one of East Africa’s biggest women’s rugby rivalries as Kenya look to make a strong start in front of home fans.

The Lionesses head into the tournament full of confidence after finishing second in last year’s competition and will now be aiming to go one better by winning their first continental title.