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The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has invited Ngong Warriors Rugby Club to nominate two registered officials to inspect its books of accounts, following weeks of tension and a directive from the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).
In a letter dated September 2, 2025, and signed by KRU Honorary Secretary Raymond Olendo, the Union confirmed that the inspection will take place at the KRU offices on September 17 at 2:30 pm.
According to the letter, the nominated officials will be required to provide minutes from a club executive or board meeting approving the inspection request and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before the process begins.
This development comes just days after the SDT dismissed a preliminary objection filed by KRU seeking to block the case lodged by Ngong Warriors.
The Union, through Olendo, Orare & Samba Advocates LLP, had argued that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction, insisting that Clause 11.1.1 of its constitution vested original jurisdiction in its Appeals Council.
However, the Tribunal ruled against KRU, paving the way for Ngong Warriorsβ request to proceed.
The dispute traces back to July 4 when Ngong Warriors, Moi University Arsonists RFC, and Meru RFC jointly demanded access to the Unionβs financial records at a press conference held at RFUEA Grounds.
The clubs accused KRU of lacking transparency, pointing to an auditorβs disclaimer in the financial reports adopted during the May 30 Special General Meeting, shortly after the resignation of former chairman Alexander βSashaβ Mutai.
On July 16, Ngong Warriors escalated the issue to the Tribunal, demanding access to statements of income and expenditure, payroll records, sponsorship contracts, remittances, and budgets for key tournaments such as the Safari Sevens and the U20 Barthes Cup.
The Tribunal is expected to mention the matter again on September 16, 2025, to confirm compliance and issue further directions.
For now, the KRUβs move to open its financial books marks a significant step in addressing long-standing concerns over accountability and governance within the Union.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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- In a letter dated September 2, 2025, and signed by KRU Honorary Secretary Raymond Olendo, the Union confirmed that the inspection will take place at the KRU offices on September 17 at 2:30 pm.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has invited Ngong Warriors Rugby Club to nominate two registered officials to inspect its books of accounts, following weeks of tension and a directive from the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).
In a letter dated September 2, 2025, and signed by KRU Honorary Secretary Raymond Olendo, the Union confirmed that the inspection will take place at the KRU offices on September 17 at 2:30 pm.
According to the letter, the nominated officials will be required to provide minutes from a club executive or board meeting approving the inspection request and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before the process begins.
This development comes just days after the SDT dismissed a preliminary objection filed by KRU seeking to block the case lodged by Ngong Warriors.
The Union, through Olendo, Orare & Samba Advocates LLP, had argued that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction, insisting that Clause 11.1.1 of its constitution vested original jurisdiction in its Appeals Council.
However, the Tribunal ruled against KRU, paving the way for Ngong Warriorsβ request to proceed.
The dispute traces back to July 4 when Ngong Warriors, Moi University Arsonists RFC, and Meru RFC jointly demanded access to the Unionβs financial records at a press conference held at RFUEA Grounds.
The clubs accused KRU of lacking transparency, pointing to an auditorβs disclaimer in the financial reports adopted during the May 30 Special General Meeting, shortly after the resignation of former chairman Alexander βSashaβ Mutai.
On July 16, Ngong Warriors escalated the issue to the Tribunal, demanding access to statements of income and expenditure, payroll records, sponsorship contracts, remittances, and budgets for key tournaments such as the Safari Sevens and the U20 Barthes Cup.
The Tribunal is expected to mention the matter again on September 16, 2025, to confirm compliance and issue further directions.
For now, the KRUβs move to open its financial books marks a significant step in addressing long-standing concerns over accountability and governance within the Union.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Continue reading...
