Letter to the Chairman KRFU

Dear Richard Omwela,

Fast and foremost the rugby fraternity congratulate you on your
election as CAR executive member once again. Their is no doubt that
you are a major player on the continental scene. East Africa is well
represented with the Ugandan chairman also sitting with you in the
same committee. The Ghanian lady has done well as well and she will be
good for the game of women's rugby in Africa. To be honest we had no
clue there was rugby in Ghana. It is hoped their women don't come and
overtake ours who are already struggling here with Mwamba (Kulabu)
being the only avenue for womens rugby in Kenya. I hope your ambition
in CAR just doesn't stop there and you are actually aiming higher.
George Kariuki was the big CAR man but in typical fashion he let it go
to Kenya's loss. Score C plus

I want to address the issue of your administration. There is no doubt
you have passion for the game but you are leading a Union a group of
individuals hostile to your leadership. Sabwa, Odhiambo, Ollows and
the absentee Treasurer are definitely not reading from the same script
as you. And with the shadow of Mad Max Muniafu hoovering around these
guys want you out. Incidentally how did you make Muniafu the chairman
of the gala awards? Do you remember Barclays RFC? Wish you played
there then you would have known why Hanzi washed his hands off that
lot. Ombisi and Moturi are lightweights who don't see more than beyond
their clubs. The Western Union sponsorship is maybe their effort but
the GM will lay claim to it. Rombo, Nginja and GM Gecheo maybe your
only sympathisers but only just. The lady and the the co-opted fellow
owe their allegiance not to you. The secretariat is definitely not
yours. In this case your situation is akin to Uhuru Kenyatta's and his
leadership of KANU though in your case you actually sit with your
rivals at board meetings and take charge. In matters running the game
the Union has clearly gone off tangent. The Ministry of Rugby clearly
has ruffled and threatened your existence. They know their place in
rugby. Does KRFU know its place? Score D plus.

On Sponsorships you have managed to get millions for Safaricom Sevens,
Bamburi Series, Western Union and Kenya Airways. Then why has it not
been possible to get the same for the Kenya Cup, Enterprise, Eric
Shirlye and Mwamba Cup? These are the main prestigious tournaments.
Even Uganda has a league sponsor every year in year out. Why does the
national 15's not have a sponsor? On that note why have the 15's
players allowances not been paid in full. These are some of the issues
that put a blot on the sometimes good efforts of the Union and they
are what will be remembered more. Score C plus

Now penultimately the Kenya Sevens team. The buck stops with you Mr.
Omwela. You have constantly backed Ayimba whose time has sadly come to
an end your personal financial relationship not withstanding. Thank
him and relieve him of his duties or you will drown with him in this
miasma. Your rivals are preparing Mitch Ocholla as the next sevens
coach. Smell the coffee and take over that move and rope in Paul
Odera. You must always lead any successful venture within the Union so
start owning the process of letting go of Ayimba. And also be
transparent about this process. This is where KRFU have always had a
weakness and that is why your organisation is always singing lack of
funds? Is that really true considering you are buying land next door.
With regards to the kit fiasco in Dubai you owe the country an
apology. And whoever was responsible for that embarrassing fiasco
needs to be shown the door to boot. If he was next door can you
imagine what would have happened? Score F

Now finally use that committee you set up and ultimately get rid of
Sabwa and his crew. Change the constitution and you will be much
happier with Sasha Mutai as your Secretary of the Union. Otherwise
Muthee Mwangi and Nduati with others (not neccessarily as one) are
coming for your neck.

Mr. KRFU Chairman Richard Omwela - SMELL THE COFFEE

PS. Pass by HQ one of these days.