Ngong Warriors granted request to review KRU financial records

Ngong Warriors RFC have secured a breakthrough in their ongoing push for accountability within Kenyan rugby.

This is after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) formally agreed to grant the club access to its financial records.

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This development follows months of tension between the two parties.

In July, the Ngong Warriors lodged a formal complaint with the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), accusing KRU of failing to fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide member clubs with financial transparency.

The club argued that despite submitting a written request on Friday, 27 June, the Union failed to respond, prompting legal action.

The Tribunal later issued directions on Wednesday, 27 August, compelling KRU to facilitate access.

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In response, KRU Honorary Secretary Raymond Olendo, in a letter dated Tuesday, 2 September, confirmed that Ngong Warriors would now be allowed to inspect the books. The inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 September, at 1430 hours at the KRU offices.

As part of the conditions, the Union has requested that Ngong Warriors nominate two registered officials to conduct the review.

These officials must present minutes of a club executive or board meeting that passed the resolution to inspect KRU’s accounts. Additionally, they will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before gaining access.

Ngong Warriors’ request covers a wide range of documents, including income and expenditure statements, audited financial reports, bank reconciliation records, sponsorship contracts and remittance details, tournament budgets and actual expenditures, as well as payroll and honoraria records related to national team activities.

The club specifically highlighted interest in financial documentation relating to the Safari Sevens 2024, the U20 World Rugby Tournament 2023, and the U20 Barthes Cup 2023.

This marks a significant moment in the ongoing conversation around governance in Kenyan rugby.

In early July, several rugby clubs jointly held a press conference demanding immediate access to KRU’s financial records, citing growing unease over issues of accountability and transparency within the Union.

Many stakeholders argue that without proper oversight, the growth and sustainability of the sport in Kenya remain at risk.

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