Ngong Warriors Rugby Club have lodged a formal complaint against the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) at the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), seeking to compel the federation to open its books of account for inspection.
In documents filed at the SDT under Complaint No. SDTSCI EoSs/25, the club accuses KRU of violating its own constitution by ignoring a written request to access key financial records.
Ngong Warriors complaint
According to the complaint, Ngong Warriors, a duly registered and affiliated club under the KRU structure, wrote to the Union on June 27, 2025.
The letter, addressed to the KRU CEO and delivered with proof of receipt, cited Clause 10.22.4 of the KRU Constitution, which allows member clubs the right to inspect the Union’s financial records through an authorized representative.
The club specifically sought access to documentation related to the Safari Sevens 2024, the U20 World Rugby Tournament 2023, and the U20 Barthes Cup 2023. However, as of the filing date, KRU had neither responded nor scheduled any form of access or inspection—an act the club labels a “blatant disregard” for internal governance protocols.
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In their statement of complaint, Ngong Warriors argue that KRU’s silence is not only a breach of its constitutional duty but also an obstruction of the legitimate rights of member clubs. The club further accuses the Union of compromising fiduciary responsibility and transparency—pillars essential for managing sports organizations operating in the public interest.
The club is now asking the Tribunal to compel KRU to grant full and unfettered access to:
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Income and expenditure statements
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Audited reports
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Bank reconciliations
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Sponsorship contracts and remittance records
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Tournament budgets and actual expenditures
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Payrolls and honoraria records related to national squad activities
Additionally, they are seeking an order for the inspection to take place within 14 days of the Tribunal’s directive, along with any other orders the SDT deems just and equitable.
The list of evidence filed includes the original inspection request letter, the relevant section of the KRU Constitution, proof of club affiliation with the Union, and a record of payments.
