Some of Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) clubs have petitioned the union to make their books of finances.
Today, two clubs said that they need transparency, after accusing the federation over failed leadership.
Two clubs, Moi University Arsonists RFC, Ngong Warriors Rugby Club, and Meru Rugby Football Club cited KRU CEO’s continued silence over a formal demand to inspect the Union’s books of accounts.
Ngong’s Victor Wachira outlined concerns following the 30 May 2025 Special General Meeting (SGM), where a motion of no confidence was tabled against the Union’s Chairman, leading to the resignation of Board Member Sasha.
The clubs highlighted that while the Union proceeded to adopt its financial accounts during the subsequent Annual General Meeting (AGM), the auditor’s report attached included a disclaimer regarding national competitions.
“Notably, the Auditor’s Report attached to the accounts included a disclaimer regarding the financials of the National competitions. Concerned by this, our three clubs convened and resolved to invoke Clause 10.22.4 of the KRU Constitution by formally requesting an inspection of the books of account. We wrote to the Union and requested a response by 30 June 2025.”
“On various dates last week, three of our clubs submitted formal letters to the KRU CEO as per this clause, which guarantees members the right to inspect the Union’s Books of Accounts. Our request was specific, professional, and entirely within the bounds of the Constitution. To date, despite acknowledged receipt by the KRU Secretariat, there has been no formal response from the CEO or the Union. We view this silence as a deliberate attempt to stonewall legitimate governance oversight and transparency,” Wachira stated.
The clubs have now issued a fresh demand: “the CEO must grant access to the financial records and provide formal written responses to each of the three clubs by Wednesday, July 9, 2025.”
Beyond the financial discrepancies, the clubs decried a broader decline in leadership standards at the Union.
“The past two years have witnessed boardroom wrangles, allegations of corruption, poor national team performances, and deteriorating player welfare,” Wachira added. “This is not politics; this is a principled stand for the integrity of the sport.”
The group urged other like-minded clubs and affiliates to rally behind the call for transparency, framing their movement not as rebellion but as a “rescue mission for Kenyan rugby.”