The team defeated varsity lads Strathmore Leos 14-7 in a morning quarterfinal-clash that was closely contested before bowing out of the title charge after a 15-0 loss to Kabras in the semis.
Kenya trailed 33-0 in a one-sided first half affair despite having the crowd on their side at the Nyayo National Stadium.
The Kenya Rugby Union is expected to release the Dala 7s draw and order of play in a subsequent communication.
Besides the silverware, the eight competing teams will also be playing for a spot in the World Rugby U20 Championship next year in South Africa.
It was not a rosy season for the Kenyan lads, who finished 13th overall on the series log and thus forced to Twickenham to battle for survival in the top tier.
Also in a match played at the same venue on Saturday , Mombasa were crowned the New Nationwide Champions after their 31-16 win over JKUAT Cougars.
This has been the case in this year’s competition which has been marred by walkovers across the round of 16 and the quarters, with many teams opting not to play
Shujaa will now play in the 9th place quarterfinal at 4.16am East African Time on Sunday morning.
Coming up next for Shujaa is their final group fixture against African rivals South Africa at 10.25am
That status is under severe threat as the team has continually returned below par performances during this season’s campaign.