Sasha Mutai has announced his resignation from the position of Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman during the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting held at the RFUEA Grounds.
Mutai, who was elected unopposed in 2023, has been under increasing pressure to vacate his position.
Sasha Mutai battles
During the meeting, a fresh motion to oust him was tabled. In his address to club chairmen, Mutai expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve, highlighting the progress made during his tenure over the past two years.
“I can read the room. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity. I offered my best. I’m not a good politician—that’s definitely one of my flaws. To cajole is not for me. I’m not a dictator, but I have strong convictions. If I believe in something, I pursue it. I believe we’ve had success in the last two years. After we were relegated, we bounced back, secured sponsorships, and the Simbas are currently in South Africa preparing for the July qualifiers,” he said.
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Reading the mood of the meeting, Mutai concluded by saying he would follow in the footsteps of former chairman Mwangi Muthee.
Sasha Mutai resignation
“As you said you own the players and reading the room the mood, I will follow the person I look up to, Mwangi Muthee. I hereby tender my resignation as chairman of KRU,” he declared.
Throughout the General Meeting, Mutai was also called upon to defend his leadership on several issues, including the appointment of the Kenya 7s Team Manager, dictatorship and a letter he sent to directors concerning international travel.
He raised concerned over several members being in office illegally among others.
