Rugby icon Lujesi Khadambi has issued a scathing call for transparency and accountability within the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), urging sweeping reforms in a board rocked by persistent controversy and internal turmoil.
Highlights:
- Rugby veteran Lujesi Khadambi demands accountability from KRU leadership
- Board accused of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and neglecting grassroots
- Khadambi calls for urgent reforms to restore faith in the sport
- Pressure mounts on the embattled KRU board amid ongoing controversies
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Former Kenya rugby star Lujesi Khadambi has taken a bold stand against the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), calling out the board for what he describes as years of mismanagement, opaque leadership, and a disconnect from the game’s grassroots.
Khadambi, known for his powerful presence on the pitch and leadership off it, expressed deep frustration with the current state of rugby governance in the country, stating that stakeholders and players have been let down by those entrusted with growing the sport.
His remarks come at a time when the KRU is already under intense scrutiny over allegations ranging from poor financial management to neglect of youth and regional rugby programs. Critics say the board has failed to build on Kenya’s international rugby potential, instead allowing internal wrangles and a lack of vision to stall progress.
Khadambi urged current officials to either take responsibility and drive meaningful change or step aside to allow new leadership to revive the sport’s fortunes.
Addressing both fans and fellow former players, Khadambi stressed the need for a united push to reclaim rugby’s integrity in Kenya. He suggested independent audits, stronger oversight mechanisms, and increased support for local clubs as key pillars of reform.
His remarks have sparked a wider conversation on the future of rugby governance in Kenya, with calls growing louder for an overhaul of the existing KRU structure.
As Khadambi leads the charge, one question echoes through Kenyan rugby circles: will the KRU finally face the music?
