KRU Suspends Lionesses Head Coach Dennis Mwanja

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has suspended Kenya Women’s Sevens head coach Dennis Mwanja for two weeks following a safeguarding complaint under investigation.

In a statement, KRU confirmed that the decision follows a preliminary report submitted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – State Department for Sports, through the Office of the Gender Protection and Implementation Secretariat. The report recommended Mwanja’s suspension to allow investigations to proceed fairly and transparently, while safeguarding the rights of both the coach and the alleged victim.

“The Kenya Rugby Union 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.

The KRU Board further emphasized that it will not shield any individual whose actions compromise the well-being of players, reiterating its commitment to integrity, accountability, and player safety across all its structures.

Mwanja, a former Kenya Sevens international, took charge of the Lionesses in 2021 and has led the side in various international tournaments, including the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens and World Rugby Challenger Series.

The coach has also stepped aside at his club, KCB, and is replaced by Andrew Amonde on interim basis.