The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has suspended Dennis Mwanja, the Head Coach of the national women’s sevens team, for a period of two weeks following a safeguarding incident.
In a statement released on Friday, the Union said the decision was made after receiving a preliminary report from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports State Department for Sports, through the Office of the Gender Protection and Implementation Secretariat.
The Ministry’s investigating officers recommended the suspension to ensure that ongoing investigations are conducted “fairly and transparently,” while safeguarding the rights of both Mwanja and the alleged victim.
“The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to categorically state that it has zero tolerance for any form of inappropriate conduct, abuse of power, or violations that undermine the safety, dignity, and rights of its players,” the Union said.
KRU emphasized its commitment to maintaining integrity and accountability within the sport, vowing not to protect any individual found culpable of misconduct.
“The Board of the Kenya Rugby Union wants to make it clear that it will not shield any individual whose actions violate the trust and well-being of our players,” the statement read in part.
Mwanja, a former Kenya Sevens international, took charge of the Kenya Lionesses in 2021 and has overseen the team through continental campaigns and international qualifiers.
The Union reiterated its stance that safeguarding remains a top priority as investigations into the matter continue.
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