Kenya Rugby 2010 Resolutions

Best wishes to all and the rugby action kicks off immediately. As
usual the KRFU secretariat a.k.a IRB-Impala Rugby Business have
successfully come up with a remodelled set of fixtures that is skewed
in favour of certain interests. Thrown out of the window is the
prestigious Enterprise Cup and firmly entrenched is the Impala
Floodlights which has fixed itself conveniently in between the Kenya
Cup. The floodlights traditionally was a pre-season event that was not
considered part of the rugby calendar. Prior to 1983 it did not exist
at all. How things have changed. The Impala stalwarts of the 70's
Peter Giraudo, Chris Lee, Bill Okwirry, John Muhato, George Kariuki
and Godfrey 'Chief' Edebe would marvel at how far and different Impala
has evolved.

Back to the subject matter, the 2010 Kenya Rugby Resolutions are as follows.

1. KRFU should finally be transparent and present accounts.
Accountability has been totally lacking. This is the fourth year
without accounts.
2. KRFU must stop extortionist behaviour towards sponsors. Western
Union and Bamburi are the current victims. EABL and Virgin Atlantic
saw the writing on the wall and took off. EABL are now sponsoring the
Uganda League. Richard Branson loves Formula One now.
3. A total overhaul of the KRFU constitution is long overdue to make
it consistent with modern sporting trends and proper rugby structures.
Rugby Lawyers Edward Rombo, Edwin Obuya, Hillary Itela and John Ohaga
should be tasked with coming up with a Harmonised Rugby Draft.
4. The partisan characters in the secretariat being the General
Manager, Development Officer and other small time hatchetmen in the
office should have the services terminated immediately. The ladies are
far more non-partisan.
5. The electorate should vote out corrupt and incompetent individuals
from the board. To enlighten all these are Frank Sabwa, Fred Odhiambo,
David Lukalo, Innocent Moturi and. Willie Ombisi. The latter has no
moral fibre to be a union official. So help us Lord. 6. Kenya Rugby
7's to win at least one IRB Sevens tournament. Yes We Can.
7. Kenya Rugby 15's to play meaningful rugby opposition and finish a
much higher ranking than Uganda. A top four Africa ranking would be a
good target.
8. Union officials to have upright moral behaviour with regard to
sponsors. Red Pepper would have a field day if they wanted a Kenyan
edition.
9. Richard Omwela to officially declare this year his final year as
KRFU Chairman. Quit while your ahead.

That's the wishlist for now.

Happy 2010 and let's keep our new year rugby resolutions.