Oscar Osir

Oscar Osir was the first internationally reknown Kenya rugby sevens player.

It was in 2001 that Osir became the pivotal player in the Kenya sevens team.

At the 2002 Commonwealth games, Osir mesmerized opponents with his speed. Most memorable was his superb kick and chase try that gave Kenya a huge upset win over Samoa (28-20).Osir’s greta performance at the Commonwealth games offered him tryouts with English clubs along with team-mate Dennis Mwanja.

In 2005, Osir finally saw his dream of playing professional rugby come true when he was signed by English second tier side, Penzance and Newlyn. Same year, Osir announced his retirement from the sevens game after the Sevens world cup which was held in Hong Kong

In 2008, he was selected as team manger of the Kenya sevens team. He served in that position until 2011 when KRFU disbanded the team’s technical bench.