Less than a week after former Kenya Sevens head coach Paul Murunga left the side, Kenya Harlequin have unveiled Patrice Agunda as their new tactician.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Agunda, a former Quins player, brings in a fresh chapter for the Ngong Road-based club.Kenya Sevens speedster Patrick Odongo narrowly misses HSBC SVNS prestigious gongHe will lead the team in the upcoming 2025 National Sevens Circuit and the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup season.Agunda is no stranger to Quins. He has worked with the team in different coaching roles in the last four years, including as a skills coach, Sevens coach, assistant coach, and most recently as the head coach of the Kenya Harlequin women’s team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8903722##Under his guidance, the women’s team reached the semi-finals in their debut season.Speaking after his appointment, Agunda said he was excited, noting that he was keen on building a legacy for the team.Kenyan scrumhalf wins MVP award in Romania“I’m honoured to take up this role. We have great potential, and I’m ready to build on our legacy,” he said.In 2024, Agunda also took part in a special coaching exchange programme with the Japanese national rugby team, gaining valuable experience.##NAJAVA_MECA_8910346##Before coaching, Agunda enjoyed a successful playing career. He played for Kenya Harlequin for 15 years, five of those as captain.During his time as a player, he won three Kenya Cups, three Rugby Super Series titles, the Enterprise Cup, and the National Sevens Circuit. In 2014, he was added to the club’s Roll of Honour.Kenya Sevens coach reveals how team grappled with news of HSBC SVNS format changeHe also represented Kenya in both the Simbas (15s) and Shujaa (Sevens), playing in several big tournaments like the 2013 Rugby Sevens World Cup and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.He also helped Kenya win many trophies, including the Safari 7s and Africa Cup Sevens.Kenya Harlequin Chairman Victor Sudi praised Agunda’s appointment.##NAJAVA_MECA_8910364##“Kenya Harlequin has always aimed to grow top rugby coaches. We are happy that Patrice is stepping up as head coach. We believe in him and wish him the very best,” he said.Agunda has less than two months to prepare the team for the 2025 National Sevens Circuit. Quins are the NSC defending champions.
