Hippos Fans Club
June 5, 2025 at 05:04 AM
🇰🇪 The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Board is going to choose between *Moses Olukohe Ndale* and *Harriet Achieng Okach* for the position of *Chairperson* on *Friday, 5th June 2025*, following the resignation of Alexander “Sasha” Mutai late last month.
*Moses Olukohe Ndale*
Current Role: Acting KRU Chairman since Sasha resigned; previously elected Vice Chairman in September 2022.
Background: Former KCB RFC player and experienced rugby administrator.
Contributions:
• Led initiatives to secure sponsorships, including a KSh 22 million deal from Kenya Breweries Limited for the 2024 Safari Sevens.
• Advocated for grassroots rugby development by relocating major events like the Safari Sevens to regions such as Machakos.
• Controversies: Faced integrity concerns raised by Mwamba Rugby Club, which were later withdrawn after internal consultations.
*Harriet Achieng Okach*
Current Role: KRU Commercial Director since April 2023.
Background: Experienced in sports marketing and event management.
Contributions:
• Played a key role in successfully hosting the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Nairobi in 2023.
• Instrumental in launching KRU’s Talent Identification Program, focusing on developing Under-18 and Under-20 players.
• Actively engaged in securing corporate partnerships to support rugby development.