‘They are driven by greed,’ Mutai hits out at his detractors, lauds Lionesses successes

Embattled Kenya Rugby Union chairman Sasha Mutai says he is not a lone ranger and any decisions made by the union are discussed and passed by the union’s board.

He made the remarks on Citizen TV’s Sporty Monday show, in the wake of attempts by the board to kick him out of office, Mutai laughing off the claims the alleged suspension by some members,  whose aim, he said, is driven by greed, noting that their attempt is null and void, as it does not follow the Union’s constitution.

“They are driven by greed and nothing of the best interest to develop rugby in the country. Whatever they are doing is unconstitutional and for me I will continue working for rugby lovers as long as I am the chairman,” said Mutai.

After a great performance by the Kenya Lionesses who won their second leg of the HSBC Challenger Series after beating South Africa 17-0 in the final, Mutai exuded confidence that Shujaa will be able to reach the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sevens where they have been pooled alongside Great Britain, Spain and France.

“Our ladies have made us proud in the last two weeks; we are really happy as a union; we will continue to support them and I am sure they have a great future, for the men Hong Kong has always been a good hunting ground for us, I believe in them and I am sure they will get in to the semi-finals,” added Mutai.

About Kenya bidding to host one of the legs of HSBC Series, Mutai said they still have the ambition to bid for one of the legs.

“We have to be ambitious and believe in our self; we have what it takes to win the bid to host one of the legs and I believe the dream will come true,” stated the union chairman.