The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is under renewed legal scrutiny after Ngong Warriors Rugby Club filed a formal complaint with the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) on July 16, 2025, demanding access to the Union’s financial records. The move, backed by Moi University Arsonists RFC and Meru RFC under the “Rugby Reforms Caucus,” marks an escalation in calls for greater accountability and transparency within the Union.
The petition accuses KRU of violating Clause 10.22.4 of its own constitution, which mandates that member clubs be granted access to the Union’s books of accounts. The dispute follows the contentious May 30 Special General Meeting (SGM), where a motion of no confidence led to the resignation of then-chairman Alexander “Sasha” Mutai. Despite the leadership shake-up, KRU proceeded to adopt its financial accounts at the subsequent Annual General Meeting, although the attached auditor’s report included a disclaimer about missing data on national competitions—sparking further concerns.
Ngong Warriors claims the Union has repeatedly ignored formal requests to inspect specific financial documents. The club is now seeking detailed reports on high-profile events such as the Safari Sevens 2024, U20 Barthes Cup 2023, and international tournaments for the 2024/2025 season. They are also demanding transparency on sponsorship deals, payroll expenditures, remittances, volunteer payments, and honorarium allocations for national squads.
Ngong Warriors Chairman Victor Wachira emphasized the seriousness of the issue in a past statement. “This is not politics; it is a principled stand for the integrity of the sport. For the last two years, we’ve seen boardroom wrangles, corruption allegations, poor national team performances, and declining player welfare.”
The complaint urges the Tribunal to compel KRU to fully disclose the requested documents within 14 days, underscoring the broader demand for governance reform within Kenyan rugby. The Rugby Reforms Caucus has called on other affiliated clubs to join what they term a “rescue mission for Kenyan rugby,” warning that the sport’s future is at risk without financial transparency and institutional accountability.
Written By Rodney Mbua
