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Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman has explained why the construction of a high-performance training complex at Kasarani has yet to commence, nearly two years after the government
Speaking on , Mutai cited a dispute over land ownership as the primary reason for the delay, with AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia also claiming the same parcel. He emphasised that uncertainty over ownership has discouraged investors from committing funds to the development.
“No investor will put in millions of shillings when ownership of the land is just floating in the air,” Mutai stated. “We are lobbying KRU to be the main leaseholder, and the government has allocated 50 acres in Kasarani. We are in serious talks with the government for serious investors.”
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has set high expectations for his fellow South African Benni McCarthy who was recently appointed Harambee Stars coach.
Mutai assured that KRU is not solely relying on the government to finance the project. He revealed that he has personally reached out to international corporations in search of investment.
“We are not just waiting for the government. Personally, I have spoken to potential investors in this, such as a hospital group in India and some people with money in the Middle East who want to invest.”
Beyond the Kasarani land dispute, Mutai addressed challenges surrounding the RFUEA Grounds, which has been the traditional home of Kenyan rugby.
Kenya has been dealt a blow in its ambitious multi-billion Talanta stadium project earmarked for AFCON 2027 with audit revealing millions lost.
The facility has faced operational difficulties in recent years,
Mutai pointed to the reluctance of Rugby Football Union East Africa (RFUEA) chairman George Kariuki to relinquish control of the land as a major obstacle.
“The chairman of RFUEA has been in office for 44 years since 1981. We are talking about people sitting in office for that long, and we are engaging him seriously over the need to give up,” he noted.
Leadership wrangles within KRU have further complicated efforts to secure funding, with internal divisions discouraging some potential investors.
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Mutai revealed that a significant investor Ray Olendo. “We had a huge investor in 2023 who pulled out because the secretary sued us,” he lamented.
Despite these challenges, Mutai remains optimistic, highlighting existing partnerships with major corporations such as Safaricom, SportPesa, and Tusker.
He reiterated his commitment to finding viable solutions, including attracting international funding, to ensure the stalled Kasarani project finally takes off.
