- Sasha Mutai tendered his resignation from the Kenya Rugby Union chairmanship position on Friday.
- Sasha cited integrity issues and stressful workplace environment as some of the reasons he decided to resign.
- Sasha made the announcement after a SGM meeting that was held in Nairobi.
The management of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) was thrown into disarray after the shocking resignation of Sasha Mutai from the chairmanship position.
Sasha, who has played a crucial role in the development of Kenyan rugby in recent years, announced his exit from the position on Friday, May 30, 2025 after a tense Special General Meeting (SGM) that took place in Nairobi.
According to Sasha, he was forced to take the unexpected decision in order to safeguard his integrity.
“So, there was an SGM, and some members were looking to eject me as chairman of Kenya Rugby Union because of some allegations of dictatorship and the rest.
I read the mood in the room, and I have decided to tender my resignation today as chairman of Kenya Rugby Union because of certain things that I cannot compromise such as my integrity.
I love this game, I have done a lot for it before as director, vice chairman and now for the two years that I have had the opportunity of being the chairman of the Kenya Rugby Union, brought back quite a number of sponsors, got the Kenya Sevens team to where it should be and basically looking out for the player,” he explained.
Why did Sasha Mutai resign as KRU Chairman?
The former rugby player further divulged that some of the board members did not want him to continue as the chairman.
“Unfortunately, members of my board have questions of integrity. I had three board members who adduced three forged CRB certificates and two members who refused to vacate office.
As stated by him, he will continue to support Kenyan rugby players and the gentlemen’s game in general.
“I have played the game, I have captained a few sides, I have been director, vice chairman, now as chairman, and I leave with my head held high because of what I have managed to do.
At the beginning we worked as a team but the las few months have been untenable, lots of stress. So, let me go back home and watch rugby,” ended Sasha.
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