"We engaged the world governing body, International Rugby League Federation (IRL) for acceptance as a new rugby league member but we had still not been officially registered as a sports organisation in Kenya," explains adding that without local recognition, IRL couldn't engage them meaningfully so things stopped for some time as they sought registration.

"I think we can share what is existing now like pitches in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret and other major towns in the country," explains Nyakwaka noting that rugby union clubs in the country have over the years embraced rugby league techniques to better their performances.

"Most have sharpened their defensive and tackling skills using rugby league codes because of their effectiveness," said Nyakwaka explaining that rugby union and rugby league in the country can share players so long as there is a proper set up guiding the process.

Nyakwaka gives an example of former New Zealand Sevens player Sonny Bill Williams, who switched to rugby league to sign for Toronto Wolfpack, the first Canadian professional club, who played in the English league system in November last year in a deal worth Sh 1 billion.

"Of course there are many challenges in getting players as you know we generally have to source players from rugby union and its not been easy though from what we have seen many players don't mind trying out league," says Rombo.