Why Ngong Warriors have dragged Kenya Rugby Union to court
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 25.07.25. | 17:26
This legal battle follows weeks of growing discontent in the rugby community
Ngong Warriors Rugby Club has taken legal action against the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), filing a formal complaint at the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) over what they term as a failure by the Union to uphold its constitutional duty to provide financial transparency.
In documents filed under Complaint No. SDTSCI EoSs/25, the club accuses KRU of ignoring a written request to access financial records, in violation of Clause 10.22.4 of the KRU Constitution.
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The clause entitles all affiliated member clubs to inspect the Union’s financial records through an authorized representative.
The club’s request, dated June 27, 2025, was addressed to the KRU Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Odundo, and delivered with proof of receipt.
However, by the time of filing the case, the Union had neither responded to the letter nor scheduled any inspection, prompting Ngong Warriors to seek redress through the Tribunal.
According to the club, the silence from KRU amounts to “a blatant disregard for internal governance protocols” and “a breach of fiduciary responsibility and transparency.”
Warriors contend that the Union is obstructing the legitimate rights of member clubs by refusing to disclose key documents related to its financial operations.
Among the records Ngong Warriors are demanding access to are; income and expenditure statements, audited financial reports, bank reconciliation records, sponsorship contracts and remittance documents, tournament budgets and actual expenditures, as well as payrolls and honoraria records related to national team activities.
The financial information specifically sought relates to the Safari Sevens 2024, the U20 World Rugby Tournament 2023, and the U20 Barthes Cup 2023.
The club asked the Tribunal to compel KRU to grant full and unfettered access to these records within 14 days of the court's directive.
The outfit is also requesting any other orders the SDT may deem just and equitable to ensure accountability within the sport's governing body.
Included in the evidence submitted are the original inspection request letter, proof of club affiliation to KRU, the relevant clause in the Union’s constitution, and a record of the club’s compliance payments to KRU.
This legal battle follows weeks of growing discontent in the rugby community. On Friday, 4 July, several clubs held a joint press conference demanding immediate access to the Union’s financial records.
Their collective outcry cited deepening concerns over poor governance, lack of transparency, and accountability within the KRU leadership.
