The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced the suspension of Dennis Mwanja, the head coach of the Kenya Women’s 7s team, for a period of two weeks.
The decision follows a preliminary report submitted to the Union by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – State Department for Sports, Office of the Gender Protection and Implementation Secretariat. The report raised concerns over a safeguarding incident involving Mwanja.
According to the State Department’s investigating officers, the suspension is necessary to allow investigations to be conducted fairly and transparently, while respecting the rights of both Mwanja and the alleged victim.
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In a statement, KRU reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare of players, stressing that it has zero tolerance for inappropriate conduct, abuse of power, or any violations that compromise the safety, dignity, and rights of its athletes.
“The Board of the Kenya Rugby Union wishes to make it clear that it will not shield any individual whose actions violate the trust and well-being of our players. The Union remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and safety within the sport,” the statement read.
Mwanja was appointed head coach on 2022.
