- Sasha Mutai tendered his resignation from the Kenya Rugby Union chairmanship on Friday, May 30, 2025.
- The KRU has appointed Vice Chairman Moses Ndale as the interim chair.
- Ndale, who has held the position of Vice Chairman since 2022, will assume the chairmanship duties for the next 14 days.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has designated Vice Chairman Moses Ndale as the Acting Chairman following the resignation of Alexander “Sasha” Mutai.
Ndale, who has served as Vice Chairman since 2022, will assume the responsibilities of the chairmanship for the next 14 days.
During this transitional period, the Board is expected to convene and elect a new leader from among its current members, in accordance with the Union’s governance framework.
This announcement comes just hours after Mutai, who has been instrumental in advancing Kenyan rugby in recent years, stepped down from his role on Friday, May 30, 2025, after a contentious Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Nairobi.
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) wishes to announce the resignation of Mr. Alexander Mutai – Sasha, from his position as Chairman of the Union, effective immediately. Alexander tendered his resignation in a Special General Meeting that was held at the RFUEA grounds on Friday 30th May 2025,” read the official statement from KRU.
Following this development, the KRU Board has appointed Mr. Moses Ndale as the Acting Chairman of the Union for 14 days, during which the Board will convene and elect a new Chairman from among its current members, as per the Union’s governance constitution,” the statement continued.
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Why did Sasha Mutai resign as KRU Chairman?
Sasha Mutai’s departure was unexpected. However, he expressed that the decision was driven by intense internal pressure, and he chose to step aside to preserve his personal 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,” Sasha Mutai said during his resignation address.”
While addressing attendees at the SGM, Mutai cited ethical concerns within the board as a key motivator for his resignation.
He alleged that some members had submitted forged Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance certificates during vetting, while others refused to step down after exceeding their term limits.
““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,” he stated.
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