The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is once again embroiled in controversy, with a fresh motion of no confidence against chairman Alexander “Sasha” Mutai set to be tabled at an upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM).
Sources suggest a calculated effort is underway to oust Mutai, whose tenure since 2023 has swung between securing major sponsorship deals and grappling with relentless boardroom battles. These internal wrangles have increasingly overshadowed any gains in the sport’s development.
Insiders told Citizen Digital that a former KRU director, in collaboration with sitting board members, is behind the renewed push to remove Mutai. While the motives remain unclear, the effort mirrors a previous failed attempt earlier this year.
That earlier bid to oust Mutai was blocked by the Sports Disputes Tribunal III (SDT), which on March 23, 2025, declared his suspension “illegal, null and void.”
The SDT cited procedural violations, including the unauthorised convening of meetings, and ruled that only the Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, can call board meetings. It condemned the notice issued by the Honorary Secretary, calling it unconstitutional and unjust.
Compounding the turmoil, courts recently ordered a forensic audit of KRU’s finances and directed the union to implement governance reforms. The court rulings followed allegations of constitutional breaches, mismanagement, and a lack of financial transparency at the Union.
Adding international weight to the crisis, World Rugby has formally warned KRU. The global body cited persistent governance failures and warned of possible sanctions, including suspension from international competitions, withdrawal of funding, and a ban from hosting events. The warning underscores the urgency for reform to avoid isolating Kenyan rugby globally.
Efforts to contact Mutai for comment were unsuccessful, as calls and messages went unanswered by the time of publication.
By Citizen Sports
