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Rugby in Kenya

• Kenya Rugby 7s at serious risk of losing IRB core status

  Posted: December 14, 2011, 7:22 pm by The Real KRFU

  The following is the statement issued by the IRB in relation to
  Kenya's core status in the IRB World Sevens Series Circuit:

  "Following the dismal performance in the first 3 legs of the 2011/12
  series, the IRB has noted with concern the alarming regression that
  has taken place with the Kenya 7s despite their status as one of the
  core teams. If there is no immediate change of performance in the
  oncoming legs then the IRB will be looking to review and possibly
  replace Kenya with of the teams that have shown considerable
  improvement over the last 3 years. Kenya 7s no longer looks like a
  team that reached the 2009 RWC semi-finals."

  Simply put - Shape up or risk getting thrown out. Muthee where are you
  taking us?

  
  

• KRFU bans national sevens players from local Kenya Cup league

  Posted: December 14, 2011, 10:50 am by The Real KRFU

  In what is another decree if not unilateral dictatorial decision KRFU
  Chairman (Shareman as he is more commonly referred to) Michael Muthee
  Mwangi has stopped national sevens players from featuring in the Kenya
  Cup till the IRB sevens circuit series is over in June.

  No consultative meetings have taken place with the clubs (Rugby
  Enterprise Ltd) nor has the KRFU offered any financial compensation to
  the affected clubs.

  Meanwhile the eagerly awaited SGM seems to be fizzling out as several
  club officials seem to have been 'pocketed' by the Shareman. Three of
  the club Chairman were recently in the Middle East where they
  socialised to expendable levels with Shareman. Also in their company
  were former Chairman Richard Omwela and GM Barbara Kokonya who
  personally accompanied the Shareman.

  
  

• KRFU - Ali Mwangi and the 40 thieves

  Posted: November 15, 2011, 3:00 pm by The Real KRFU

  Its our turn to eat.

  Mwangi and his corrupt directors now exposed. Heat turns on Mwangi,
  Adembesa, Rabar and Nyamodi as Safari Sevens stares at 15 million
  loss. Mwangi's half of the Board in trouble as Sabwa, Odhiambo and
  Emuye dig in to expose Mwangi's poor governance and accountability
  methods. Saints are only found in heaven says Mwangi.

  Rombo being Rombo was busy looking at the mirror and being left out of
  the eating and being incompetent as Director of national team sevens
  and fifteens. Fifteens players rough up Rombo over lack of payments at
  after game dinner. This was after Rombo left RFUEA without paying his
  drinks bill.

  This is your opportunity to you to hjave your say. Over to you rugby
  fan. Spill the beans here on the blog.

  'Impossible is a word only found in the Dictionary of Fools. Napoleon Bonaparte'

  
  

• Kenya Rugby : Director Edward Rombo's view on the Kenyan game

  Posted: October 9, 2011, 7:06 pm by The Real KRFU

  Sorry guys have been climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro but now I'm back. As we wish Mwangi Muthee a fruitful ? trip to New Zealand enjoy quotes from KRFU Director and Legal Advisor Edward Rombo aka Eddie the Eagle.Edward Rombo Atoti! Mambo? Its you that's gone quiet. Wapi whiskey yangu? How have you been? Long time no see or hear. I'm okay back to business. Hope you are well.Edward Rombo Hi Gibbo Im okay

  
  

• Uganda Rugby in landmark Rugby Sponsorship

  Posted: September 23, 2011, 1:24 pm by The Real KRFU

  Rugby body lands KShs 75 Million sponsorship with SupersportThe South African pay TV company will be in Uganda for at least three more years after announcing a landmark US$750,000 (about Kshs 75 Million) deal with Uganda Rugby Union (URU) at the Kampala Serena Hotel yesterday.“The partnership will help open up more doors for Ugandan rugby with various links in South Africa where rugby is played

  
  

• OPINION : What's your take on the new KRU Chairman Mwangi Muthee so far?

  Posted: August 10, 2011, 6:53 pm by The Real KRFU

  OPINION : Whats your take on the new KRU Chairman Mwangi Muthee so far? Lets have it and lets hear it from you the rugby fan so far. He has done his 100 days. What's your verdict? No holding back. Give it as it is.

  
  

• Breaking News : Another KRU Director leaves office

  Posted: August 5, 2011, 9:32 pm by The Real KRFU

  Branko Ng'inja, Kenya Rugby Union director, resigns citing work pressures.True story is Mwangi Muthee is just a difficult man to work with it seems as days go by.

  
  

• KRFU breach contract as SuperSport battle in court corridors

  Posted: August 3, 2011, 12:41 pm by The Real KRFU

  SuperSport International Limited has obtained temporary orders stopping the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) from signing broadcasting contracts with other broadcasters. High Court judge Lady Justice Jeanne Gacheche issued the injunction after SuperSport filed an urgent application saying KRU had threatened to breach the exclusive licence agreement and the “unlawful action will cost it substantial

  
  

• Two more KRU board members face the axe

  Posted: July 22, 2011, 11:34 pm by The Real KRFU

  Thanks Eric....The purge at the Kenya Rugby Union is not complete. Two more top KRU top brass are facing imminent suspension and the sack.It can be exclusively reported that it is only a matter of time before vice chairman Fred Odhiambo and Henry Emuye are suspended.The two maybe ‘offloaded’ at a planned KRU Special general Meeting. Their departure will complete the removal of former KRU top

  
  

• MUTHEE BOOTS OMWELA AND CRONIES FROM SAFARICOM SAFARI SEVENS GRAVY TRAIN

  Posted: June 22, 2011, 10:22 pm by The Real KRFU

  There's a new sheriff in town and his name is Michael Mwangi Muthee. His guns are loaded and firing deadly rounds in all directions. This time he has fired a bullseye straight into the Safaricom Safari Sevens Tent and the casualties are many. The former GM can painfully can testify to that.Dumped out of the committee mercilessly are immediate KRFU/Safaricom Safari Sevens Chairman Richard Omwela

• Corrupt duo could soon leave KRU offices

  Posted: May 19, 2011, 12:40 pm by The Real KRFU

  Following the complete overhaul of the management structure of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), speculation is rife that Secretary-General Frank Sabwa and General Manager Auka Gecheo, will shortly be leaving their positions.Sabwa, 48, is an elected officer of the KRU who stayed on at the board after the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) as his position was not due for election.However, with the

• Breaking News : Mwamba official dismissed from Super Series job

  Posted: May 12, 2011, 2:28 pm by The Real KRFU

  A top Mwamba official has been sacked as Team Manager of the Lions franchise. The former official often an outspoken critic of the KRFU and close crony of new chairman Michael Mwangi Muthee has been fired for misappropriating funds meant for players allowances and carrying away water meant for player training. The former Kenya player and currently self styled sports consultant has been given 7...

• Breaking News : Mwamba official dismissed from Super Series job

  Posted: May 12, 2011, 2:27 pm by The Real KRFU

  A top Mwamba official has been sacked as Team Manager of the Lions franchise. The former official often an outspoken critic of the KRFU and close crony of new chairman Michael Mwangi Muthee has been fired for misappropriating funds meant for players allowances and carrying away water meant for player training.The former Kenya player and currently self styled sports consultant has been given 7

• KRFU Abidjan on Ngong Road needed yesterday

  Posted: April 13, 2011, 1:47 am by The Real KRFU

  Bwana Mwangi,The two pictured gentlemen should be the first you get rid off as you streamline Kenya Rugby with the much awaited SGM.Category one - Fred Ollows and Frank SabwaCategory two - Auka Gecheo and Fred OdhiamboCategory three - Mike Mwanja and Henry EmuyeCategory four - Vincent Lukalo and Wangila SimiyuMuthee please clean up Kenya Rugby as the above do not add value to Kenya Rugby

• Letter to the New Chairman KRFU - Michael Mwangi Muthee

  Posted: April 12, 2011, 1:12 pm by The Real KRFU

  Congratulations Bwana Mwangi on your election as the new KRFU Chairman.But before you sit pretty, why not read the below for good information purposes.Dear Mr. Chairman & New Directors, I would like to congratulate you and the new directors on your win at the elections. I am sure your first board meeting is round the corner and a lot of house cleaning needs to be done. Our Union has been rotting

• KRFU and Quins war breaks out in press as elections loom large

  Posted: March 10, 2011, 10:45 pm by The Real KRFU

  Simmering tensions between the two have finally erupted in the pressover use of facilities at the RFUEA ground.Not a good sign for the game but all sides urged to settle thedifferences (or scores?)Or is it election fever with KRFU chairman Richard Omwela feeling theheat of his opponents Michael Mwangi Muthee and Mad Max Muniafu bothwho go with the initials MMM curiously.One thing certain and

• Moneyless Kenya Cup curtains close

  Posted: February 25, 2011, 1:14 am by The Real KRFU

  The Kenya Cup comes to a close and the one thing many rugby fans askis how come no sponsorship has been gotten for both Kenya Cup and theEric Shirley Shield.That the KRFU works hard or gets others to work hard for it to getsponsorship for some of its events but not its own league is a mysteryof all sorts.Safaricom, Kenya Airways and Bamburi are just niche sponsors yet themajority of players in

• Clubs prepare to throw out Union

  Posted: February 2, 2011, 1:31 am by The Real KRFU

  Namibian rugby has been thrown into turmoil months before the country makes her fourth consecutive appearance at the International Rugby Board (IRB) World Cup finals in New Zealand, later this year..Our sources have it on good authority that the clubs are fed up with the current Namibian Rugby Union (NRU) Executive and want to see a cleanout at Lichtenstein Strasse with immediate effect.The 26

• KRFU needs new strategy for game

  Posted: January 12, 2011, 6:52 pm by The Real KRFU

  In 8 weeks time the KRFU will have either retained or elected a newChairman in place of Richard Omwela. After that the game's status quowill remain the same with nothing really radical in the way the gameof Kenya Rugby is run.The game has outgrown the current structures is not in doubt. Even thesports editorial in todays Standard has highlighted some aspects ofit.KRFU needs to take the bold step

• Kenya Rugby 2010 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

  Posted: January 1, 2011, 5:25 pm by The Real KRFU

  Happy New Year to all Kenya Rugby.2010 was a unique year and outstandingly rugby survived another year.The GoodKRFU managed to change the season in line with the international calendar.The expansion of the Eric Shirley Shield and Universities League wasgood for the game especially in West KenyaThe Bamburi Series borne a totally new West Kenya franchise BuffalosHomeboyz emerged as a fresh breath

• Letter to the Chairman KRFU

  Posted: December 20, 2010, 10:29 am by The Real KRFU

  Dear Richard Omwela,Fast and foremost the rugby fraternity congratulate you on yourelection as CAR executive member once again. Their is no doubt thatyou are a major player on the continental scene. East Africa is wellrepresented with the Ugandan chairman also sitting with you in thesame committee. The Ghanian lady has done well as well and she will begood for the game of women's rugby in Africa.

• KRFU Rejects Selectors Resignation

  Posted: December 2, 2010, 3:44 am by The Real KRFU

  The Kenya Rugby Football Union has declined to accept the resignation of the national sevens team selectors and instead convened a meeting with them.Frank Sabwa, The KRFU secretary said the selectors could have been ignored after the past two weeks proved busy and challenging for the sevens technical bench to come up with decisions without wider consultation. KRFU secretary Frank Sabwa, said he

• Breaking News : KRFU Selectors Resign

  Posted: November 29, 2010, 1:31 am by The Real KRFU

  Barely had the dust settled on the KRFU Gala Awards that were held last Friday, a bombshell rocked the KRFU from within its technical set-up. The on-off sometimes used selectors commitee have tendered their resignation to the Board citing a number of reasons and issues. Well, Paul Odera, Thomas Odundo and Bill Githinji have resigned! Below is a letter they sent to the KRFU secretary Frank

• KRFU Gala Awards 2010

  Posted: November 26, 2010, 10:35 am by The Real KRFU

  The awards are on tonight at the Grand Regency Hotel. Its bumper timefor rugby players as another recognition event comes from the Unionitself hot on the heels of the very successful Elliptics Awards by theMinistry of Rugby. For the rugby players this is your time. MaxMuniafu and your committee time to see your selections.

• Its a free for all at KRFU

  Posted: November 19, 2010, 2:03 am by The Real KRFU

  This post has been sent by one who considers him/herself a 'Friend of Rugby' now based in the USA. The views and opinions which belong to the writer are thus shared on this forum. Corporate governance is defined as 'an internal system encompassing policies, processes and people, which serves the needs of shareholders and other stakeholders, by directing and controlling management activities with

• Homeboyz hold sevens tournament despite KRFU snub

  Posted: November 15, 2010, 11:31 pm by The Real KRFU

  Congratulations to Kibera Youth for winning the first One Night StandSevens Tournament hosted by Homeboyz RFC at Nyayo Stadium.Kibera mainly composed of Mwamba beat a very competitive Homboyz inthe final. Homeboyz are using the tournament as preparations for theirdebut at the Dubai Club Sevens. Kibera Youth went out with 80,000 inprize money.The more interesting fact is a good number of fans did

• Kenya Rugby 7's coach sprint forced out

  Posted: November 5, 2010, 2:16 am by The Real KRFU

  Geoffrey Kimani the sprints and conditioning coach of the Kenya 7'sside has been forced out of the team. Kimani who has done a sterlingjob with the team is not wanted by the cabal of incompetentadministrators and Kenya 7's director.Kimani was part of the gallant effort that saw the team reach theRugby 7's World Cup where the team reached a record breaking semifinal.Instead the team is now being

• Kenya Rugby : Kenya Cup to kick off amidst uncertainty

  Posted: October 6, 2010, 12:20 am by The Real KRFU

  Two sets of fixtures released by KRFU in a space of 12 hourshighlights the confusion, indecisiveness and incompetence of thefixtures administrator Mike Mwanja.Simply put - let the clubs run the league.

• Impala playing broker for Homeboyz entry to Kenya Cup

  Posted: September 16, 2010, 9:02 pm by The Real KRFU

  The KRFU are today holding a special general meeting in a move engineered by Impala RFC a.k.a. IRB (Impala Rugby Business). The KRFU secretariat of whom 3/4 are Impala at heart have engineered an SGM to get Homeboyz and a host of other clubs affiliated to the KRFU finally. Eryck Situma a KRFU employee is pushing for Homeboyz affiiation.The move part of Peter Nduati and Max Muniafu's campaign

• Mwamba looking to land mobile telephony sponsorship

  Posted: September 8, 2010, 2:00 am by The Real KRFU

  If what is being talked about in the grapevine is true then Mwamba RFCKenya's first only true indegenous club are on the verge of bagging avery serious sponsorship. According to a senior Mwamba official who isalso a Mwamba official and legendary winger, the sponsorship should itland would be the kind of sponsorship the KRFU should be seeking forclubs and not themselves. "Western Union's 5 million

• Western Union launch National Sevens Circuit sponsorship but not much for clubs

  Posted: August 17, 2010, 3:47 pm by The Real KRFU

  Western Union has signed a 3 year sponsorship deal with the KRFU. Thatis indeed most welcome as the game of rugby or the Union needscorporate support to enhance growth of the game. The sponsorship hasbeen broken down to ksh 4M year 1 then 4.5M year 2 and lastly 5M year3. That is what Western Union is giving KRFU.In return KRFU have given all branding rights irrespective of whatagreements are in

• Clubs back off on SGM as Omwela shows hand

  Posted: August 3, 2010, 2:11 pm by The Real KRFU

  The SGM called by KRFU affiliated clubs scheduled for last week 28thJuly never saw the light of day. Clever manouvering by KRFU ChairmanRichard Omwela saw the clubs back off.Omwela called club officials to a breakfast meeting without any otherexecutive committee members where five things were discussed.1. Kabeberi and Christie sevens be reinstated back into the sevenscircuit. This immediately

• KENYA RUGBY : THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN FINAL CALL

  Posted: July 13, 2010, 6:27 pm by The Real KRFU

  It is proposed that the following motions be considered and passes by a Special General Meeting of the Kenya Rugby Union on the 28th of July 2010. 1.      Clause 10 be amended as follows :-   2.      Clause 4.1 be amended by:- (a)     Inserting Clause 4.1.8 (a) between Clauses 4.1.8 and 4.1.9 which Clause shall read as follows: "Eligible Affiliate" shall have the same meaning ascribed to

• KENYA RUGBY : THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN 2ND CALL

  Posted: July 13, 2010, 6:24 pm by The Real KRFU

  MEMORANDUM OF REASONS The game of rugby in Kenya has grown in stature over the last few years. This is as a direct result of the time and resources that rugby clubs have invested in the game. Our game is in a healthy state and is arguably the fastest growing sport in this country. The Kenya Rugby Union has sadly lost touch with the game of rugby. As the principle owners of our game, it is

• KENYA RUGBY : THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN 1ST CALL

  Posted: July 13, 2010, 6:23 pm by The Real KRFU

  THE MOTION It is proposed that the following motions be considered and passes by a Special General Meeting of the Kenya Rugby Union on the 28th of July 2010. 1.      The constitution of the Kenya Rugby Union be amended as follows:- A.    Clause 10 be deleted and replaced with the following:- 10.1   2.      All Officers and Directors of the Union holding office as at the date of the Special

• Kabeberi and Christie 7's scrapped from Western Union Sevens Circuit

  Posted: June 26, 2010, 3:02 pm by The Real KRFU

  Mwamba and Quins have begun to feel the wrath of KRFU as the two clubssevens tournaments have been tossed out of the new Western UnionSevens Circuit.The architects of the move KRFU Secretary General Sabwa, GM Auka,Director Ombisi and Development Officer Fred Ollows moved swiftly withthe backing of the sponsor to lock out the two outspoken clubs.Mwamba have over the years been vocal about the way

• KRFU not interested in fifteens national team

  Posted: June 14, 2010, 4:33 pm by The Real KRFU

  The ugly side of the KRFU once again reared its big head on Saturdayas Kenya played Zimbabwe in a TEST match.This was not the case to be as the game was poorly (non-existent)marketed and in the end poorly attended. Scores of people were noteven aware that there was a game. Others thought it had even beencalled off.Reading the Nation's report one also sees how pampared the national7's team is with

• KRFU engaging in dubious sponsorship deals

  Posted: May 3, 2010, 1:28 am by The Real KRFU

  In their pursuit of sponsors KRFU seems to have zealously pursued somequestionable characters and brought them aboard their so called'Friends of Kenya Rugby' bedroom. This time the sponsor in bed withKRFU is Kampala Coach. This entity has signed up yet again with KRFUfor the Bamburi Super Series Rugby. And what a disater and fiasco ofembarrassment it has been. This past weekend saw players

• KRFU block Homeboyz and Kisumu promotion to favour Nondies

  Posted: April 23, 2010, 8:36 pm by The Real KRFU

  In a sensational decision against its own rules the KRFU have decidedto block Homeboyz and Kisumu from being promoted to the Kenya Cup.This decision is being seen as one to defend Nondescripts from beingrelegated. If Nondies were to be relegated then the backers of theclub have threatened to pull out from supporting the Safaricom Sevens.The KRFU have bowed down to this pressure to the extent of a

• Kenya Rugby Football Union : More questions on finances

  Posted: April 16, 2010, 4:36 pm by The Real KRFU

  Amazing that the KRFU can get a partner to build 12 million worth ofstands yet cannot get a sponsor for the Kenya Cup. Surely something iswrong here.On that note now that KRFU have sold broadcasting rights to Supersportand clubs need to be told how much it is and what percentage will goto Impala, Quins, KCB and Nakuru.What amount of money will trickle down to players in this yearsBamburi Super

• UGANDA RUGBY UNION MORE BOLDER THAN KENYA RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION

  Posted: April 8, 2010, 5:06 pm by The Real KRFU

  Uganda Rugby bosses have taken a much more bolder move than the Kenya Rugby Football Union in deciding to hold their international rugby matches and events at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The Mandela National Stadium is similar in size to Kenya's Nairobi West Nyayo National Stadium.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyayo_National_StadiumThere have been calls in Kenya to move the Safari Sevens

• Clubs reject KRFU accounts at SGM

  Posted: March 25, 2010, 12:27 pm by The Real KRFU

  Last evenings SGM at the RFUEA grounds did not go according to plan asclubs flexed their muscles and asked that the accounts in totality bemerged and the KRFU be transparent. The Union has Safari Sevens,Bamburi Series Rugby, Kenya Rugby Ltd accounts which are hidden fromthe rugby fraternity. Transparency and Accountability in terms offinance are not strengths of the KRFU and this is proving a

• UGANDA RUGBY COUSINS OF KENYA RUGBY

  Posted: March 12, 2010, 11:32 pm by The Real KRFU

  INTRIGUE IN NATIONAL TEAM COACHING ROLES Friday, 12 March 2010 16:04 On June Monday 15th June URU secretariat advertised all national team management posts at all levels from U16 to the senior Rugby Cranes for both men and women. What raised most eyebrows were the stiff minimum requirements for the jobs. We reproduce a copy of the job advert below: Uganda

• Mad Max Returns

  Posted: March 2, 2010, 12:50 pm by The Real KRFU

  As the dust settles on last weeks Kenya Rugby elections, the winnerspat themselves while the losers lick their wounds. One man who issitting perched and smiling is Mad Max Muniafu. His return quietlyfrom Australia has seen him poised ready to take the reigns next yearas the Barclays ex-rugby cartel sit pretty comfortable in charge ofthe board and office. The 'Bakiley' team in place are Fred

• KRFU Elections Outcome : No accounts yet again

  Posted: February 25, 2010, 8:10 am by The Real KRFU

  To Kenya Rugby Sponsors: Kenya Airways and SafaricomMichael Joseph and Titus NaikuniIt is hoped that significantly you were keenly watching the outcome ofyesterdays KRFU election. Two historical things happened and theseshould be of great worry to you both gentlemen.1. The KRFU AGM was held and for the 4th or 5th year in a row noaccounts or financial statements were passed. This is a common

• Kenya Rugby Elections: Omwela keeping fingers crossed

  Posted: February 21, 2010, 10:50 am by The Real KRFU

  Kenya Rugby Football Union go to the polls on Wednesday 24 February.One man who is clearly awaiting the outcome of results is KRFUChairman Richard Omwela. As fate would have it two of his internalopponents vice-chairman Fred Odhiambo 'Niga' and Secretary-GeneralFrank Sabwa face stiff opposition in their bids to retain their seats.Both have never hidden their contempt for Omwela whom they consider

• Kenya Rugby 2010 Resolutions

  Posted: January 9, 2010, 9:38 pm by The Real KRFU

  Best wishes to all and the rugby action kicks off immediately. Asusual the KRFU secretariat a.k.a IRB-Impala Rugby Business havesuccessfully come up with a remodelled set of fixtures that is skewedin favour of certain interests. Thrown out of the window is theprestigious Enterprise Cup and firmly entrenched is the ImpalaFloodlights which has fixed itself conveniently in between the KenyaCup. The

• Kenya Rugby: Mombasa RFC on its deathbed?

  Posted: December 16, 2009, 10:01 am by The Real KRFU

  It was indeed a great shame that the final Western Union SevensCircuit tournament Driftwood Sevens was hosted by a club that failedto even enter a side in it. Why then is it in the circuit then? KenyaRugby Football Union needs to address this to find out why the MombasaRFC is probably dying a natural death. Even the dismal crowds at thisyears event was a telling sign that all is not well at the

• Kenya Rugby : Boeing KQ7 has landed

  Posted: November 7, 2009, 1:37 am by The Real KRFU

  As reported earlier Kenya Airways are the new confirmed sponsors ofthe Kenya Rugby 7's team. Goodbye Virgin Atlantic and Richard BransonHello KQ and Taitus Naikuni.

• Kenya Rugby : 15s Season finally comes to an end - Highs and Lows

  Posted: November 5, 2009, 1:33 am by The Real KRFU

  Kenya Rugby 15s season Post-Mortem 2009 arguably witnessed one of the longest, tiring but exciting 15s Kenya season. There were winners indeed and there were losers. However the buck must stop with the KRFU. How they continue to run/administer the game in Kenya while at the same time flout their own rules is indeed a mystery. The managers of the game have indeed taken a straight leaf from George

• Kenya Rugby : Adios Tusker, Welcome Safaricom Sevens

  Posted: October 23, 2009, 10:18 pm by The Real KRFU

  A new day dawned for Kenya Rugby as the Safari Sevens got a new suitor. Michael Joseph or MJ as he is also known unveiled his new baby the "SAFARICOM SEVENS" in an event graced by the KRFU Chairman Richard Omwela this morning. The event will be held from June 4 to 6 (2010). MJ was smiling as he finally got hold of a most coveted prize. In the vision unveiled it is hoped that the top guns of World

• Kenya Rugby : New sponsors almost in sight

  Posted: October 20, 2009, 9:37 am by The Real KRFU

  In a matter of days barring any drastic corporate change of mind,Kenya Rugby will see two new sponsors come on board for their two most(easiest?) saleable products. Kenya Airways after a lot of persuasionto their CEO Taitus Naikuni will be unveiled as the new Kenya 7'ssponsors while Safaricom will finally get the prize they have covetedmost the Safari Sevens.That it has taken Kenya Airways so

• KRFU and Rugby Patrons investing in Kenya Rugby?

  Posted: October 16, 2009, 12:18 am by The Real KRFU

  As Gavin Hastings sits down this evening as a distinguished guestspeaker at the annual rugby patrons of Kenya dinner we applaud theefforts of this exclusive rugby gathering in bringing one of theworlds former rugby greats to Nairobi.Fortunately for Gavin this is not his first visit to Kenya as thearistocracy of Kenya Rugby a.k.a. Rugby Patrons of Kenya, did ensurethat the Scotsman was many years

• Safari Sevens : Tusker part ways with Kenya Rugby

  Posted: October 1, 2009, 10:23 am by The Real KRFU

  The Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) have successfully done it again.This time they have managed to completely part ways with EABL'sflagship brand Tusker. Deborah Mallowah the EABL Marketing Director ina letter quoting section 6.3 of the now terminated agreement with KRFUsaid goodbye and adieu to their 13 year relationship with Kenya Rugbyand more so the Safari Sevens. This was in response to

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - FINAL POST

  Posted: September 16, 2009, 2:23 pm by The Real KRFU

  Enterprise Cup rugby was a serious business and the entertainments associated with travelling rugby teams were not far behind. Consider, for example, the evening reception at No.2 Chui Road, the residence of the British High Commissioner, honouring the Rugby Football Union of East Africa and its weekend visitors. As with most Diplomatic receptions, the duration was short but the action was

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - 7

  Posted: September 9, 2009, 3:33 pm by The Real KRFU

  THE ENTERPRISE CUP FINALS (continued)Given the range of mighty club sides now struggling for supremacy in this, the most important rugby union competition in East Africa, it might seem surprising that the Enterprise Cup of 1959 should be won by the Kenya Police XV. One might assume their victory depended on judicious undercover work outside various drinking dens leading to curry houses, or the

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - 6

  Posted: September 2, 2009, 3:43 pm by The Real KRFU

  THE ENTERPRISE CUP FINALSOne constant feature of the early competition was the custom of playing the two Semi finals and Final knockout format over a single weekend with entertainment and dancing in the evenings – the old Rugby Weekend had developed a raison d’etre; life of its own. Recognising that such concentrated effort would impose a significant strain on bone and muscle, not to mention the

• KENYA RUGBY : KRFU FINANCES - QUESTIONS GALORE

  Posted: August 20, 2009, 1:00 pm by The Real KRFU

  A reader (Anonymous) but nevertheless a concerned rugby fan has posted the following below which raises concerns/questions/queries on how mismanaged (misappropriated?) the monies that come into rugby through various channels are. As asked before what is the now clandestine and nocturnal relationship between KRFU, Safari Sevens Ltd and Kenya Rugby Ltd? Read below at your pleasure but the truth of

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - 4

  Posted: August 19, 2009, 1:23 pm by The Real KRFU

  THE ENTERPRISE RUGBY TOUR OF EAST AFRICAHMS Enterprise was originally scheduled to visit Mombasa in June 1928 and in March of that year the RFUK invited her rugby team to play two matches in Nairobi. The visit was then postponed and the later date seems to have encouraged upcountry clubs to seek matches during the now delayed visit. By early September, the RFUK Honorary Secretary announced that a

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - 3

  Posted: August 12, 2009, 4:10 am by The Real KRFU

  HMS ENTERPRISEThe first Royal Navy vessel to carry the name ‘Enterprise’ was the French corvette L’Entreprenante, captured in 1705, bought by the Admiralty and renamed HMS Enterprise. She was followed by seven more RN vessels of that name, some of which took part in important actions including the capture of Quebec, the bombardment of Vigo, the capture of Havana, the War of American Independence

• Kenya Rugby : CAR Africa Under 19 Championships 2009 Kenya

  Posted: August 7, 2009, 11:35 am by The Real KRFU

  To The Team Managers, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya, Tunisia, Morocco, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya B (and Ivory Coast). Topic: CAR AFRICA UNDER 19 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 KENYA On behalf of the genuine and unscruplous rugby fraternity in Kenya, we would like to sincerely apologise for the shoddy, unprofessional, unacceptable and pathetic treatment you have received since your arrival in Kenya early this

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - 2

  Posted: August 5, 2009, 12:19 pm by The Real KRFU

  THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF RUGBY FOOTBALL IN EAST AFRICAThe last decade of the 19th Century saw the Imperial powers struggling for control over territory in Africa and political deals were struck without reference to the peoples affected. In 1890 Britain ceded to Germany the North Sea island of Heligoland and, in return, Germany gave up all claims to the territories north of a line between the

• Kenya Rugby : History of the Enterprise Cup 1930 to 2005 - 1

  Posted: July 30, 2009, 3:14 am by The Real KRFU

  A few years ago some rugby stalwarts went back into time to re-capture the history and essence of the prestigious ENTERPRISE CUP. A book sold mostly in the UK was prepared to mark the 75 years annivervisary in 2005. For those who never read it, enjoy a fantastic piece of East African Rugby history over the next few weeks.---------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Kenya Rugby: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

  Posted: July 15, 2009, 12:49 pm by The Real KRFU

  The GoodRugby is alive and kicking in Kenya. There is no doubt that this isthe sport of the moment. A huge chunk of the credit goes to Kenya 7'steam. Collins Injera, Humphrey Kayange and the rest of the team areglobal superstars. They have captured the imagination of the Kenyanpublic as well as the World at large. Even the goverment has takennotice with President Kibaki, PM Raila and Minister

• Kenya Rugby 15's in Morocco for 'Africa Cup'

  Posted: July 8, 2009, 10:15 am by The Real KRFU

  The Kenya 15's are in Morocco for the Africa Cup. That is a first stepto becoming 'Champions of Africa'. Good luck to them as we surely needa boost for the real rugby game as they play catch up to the 7's.Kenya play Senegal who though are unknown should be good fodder forthe team. In the other semi hosts Morocco play Cameroon in what shouldbe a close encounter with Morocco having the edge.

• In the Spirit of the Rugby Game : Questions for KRFU?

  Posted: July 1, 2009, 4:40 pm by The Real KRFU

  Now that the brouhaha of the 2009 Tusker Safari Sevens has settled, it is time for some serious questions to the custdians of the Kenyan Rugby game as we now enter the second half of the year.Firstly congrats to Nondies for hosting Lord Digby Jones who is a non-executive director of Leicester Tigers UK and a former UK Minister of State in Trade and Investment. Lord Jones unveiled a set of kit

• KENYA RUGBY : SPONSORSHIP COUP D'ETAT IN THE MAKING

  Posted: June 11, 2009, 2:37 pm by The Real KRFU

  For those without eyes, they will not see. For those without ears, they will not hear. For those without mouths, they will not speak. Orange are in town and have gate-crashed the party. They are the new official short sponsors of the 7's side and the 15's shirt sponsor. Literally speaking they have got Virgin Atlantic by the balls when it comes to the Kenya 7's team. Nilanthi Manatunga, the

• Condolences

  Posted: May 29, 2009, 11:10 pm by The Real KRFU

  The Kenya rugby fraternity would like to send condolences to thefamily of the late Joseph Owino Otieno who tragically passed awaywhile playing rugby at the National Teachers Training CollegesChampionships in Migori.The late Joseph died while representing his college Kaimosi TeachersTraining College in a match against Garissa at the Assar. JohansonPrimary School.Kaimosi students and teachers were

• Breaking News : KRFU Vice-Chairman sacked amid corruption allegations

  Posted: May 27, 2009, 2:31 pm by The Real KRFU

  Fred Abednego Odhiambo has been shown the boot as PostMaster-General/Managing Director of Postal Corporation of Kenya. Popularly known as 'Nigga' , the KRFU Vice-Chairman has been shown the door by the Minister Sam Poghisio over bouncing cheques issued to the organisation resulting in missing millions. The incident is a major blot in the career of the care-free and sometimes seemingly

• Down Memory Lane and Lessons for Kenya Rugby today

  Posted: May 20, 2009, 9:24 pm by The Real KRFU

  Not surprisingly after thoroughly perusing the many interesting articles and responses one has no doubt that there are indeed many keen rugby enthusiasts who really do have the Kenyan rugby game at heart. Our own definition what IRB stands for in Kenyan terms is indeed quite amusing. It gives me food for thought which I will leave to discuss another day in the not so distant future. I leave you

• Kenya Rugby: Mark Egan and Richard Omwela

  Posted: May 7, 2009, 5:06 pm by The Real KRFU

  A senior International Rugby Board official has poured cold water on Kenya’s hopes of hosting one of the Sevens legs.Head of Development, Mark Egan, said he does not think Kenya is ready yet.Omwela: Kenya is ready. We regularly hold the Safari Sevens and the foreign yeams keep coming. That’s how we know we are ready.Speaking at the conclusion of the Junior World Rugby Trophy held in Nairobi, and

• Kenya Rugby 7's : Safaricom muddle cash awards

  Posted: March 18, 2009, 10:41 am by The Real KRFU

  As accolades continue to pour in congratulating the world class and giant killing Kenya 7's team, Safaricom did make their pledge to reward the team with cash awards for reaching the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup 7's 2009. This was a kind gesture indeed by the giant money minting mobile telephony/cash transfer company.However Safaricom at the same time showed their naivety about team sports

• Congratulations are in order but Transparency required from KRFU

  Posted: March 11, 2009, 2:56 pm by The Real KRFU

  This will be a good year for the KRFU Board or office.The Chairman made it back to office for another two year term.The government finally recognised the rugby game and a State House invite was conjured where a flag was presented.Safaricom and Telkom Orange came aboard as sponsors for the Sevens teamThe Junior World Rugby Trophy will be held in Kenya.The Safari Sevens promises to be bigger than

• PRIDE COMES BEFORE A FALL

  Posted: February 27, 2009, 12:43 pm by The Real KRFU

  Watching Richard Omwela the newly re-installed Chairman of KRFU tell the recognised President of Kenya at a media press conference to continue sleeping in State House was sheer arrogance laced with disappointment especially when members of the team chipped in and cheered the Chairman in showing disrespect to the Head of State.The KRFU have every right to feel slighted by the government. I am in

• CONFLICT OF INTEREST : THE REPLY

  Posted: February 25, 2009, 7:28 am by The Real KRFU

  In true democratic fashion, something unheard of in Kenya (even the KRFU elections are being characterised by allegations of vote buying, parallel delegates, misuse of KRFU resouces to campaign for the incumbent chairman, threats to bar one candidate from the election, state infiltration, promises of kit, etc), here is the reply to the original post on CONFLICT OF INTEREST. This one possibly

• CONFUSION AS CLUB ENDORSES BOTH CANDIDATES IN RUN UP TO KENYA RUGBY AGM

  Posted: February 23, 2009, 2:02 pm by The Real KRFU

  In my many years as a member of the fourth estate I have had and shared great experiences both locally and abroad (mainly in the France). Rugby has never been too far from my pen as it were those days before the digital age swept us and gave us bigger cumbersome but more convenient tools such as computers (first big, then now small) thanks to computer technology evolution.The run to the Kenya

• CONFLICT OF INTEREST

  Posted: February 20, 2009, 6:12 pm by The Real KRFU

  Being a passionate rugby journalist is easy for one when they just sit and enjoy the game. But in Kenya it becomes a little different. for some of us.Way back when we went to Hong Kong with Watembezi the game was just a social affair for those who went to the elite schools.Today all this has changed and the intrusion by non-rugby playing people running the affairs of the KRFU should be a cause of

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