The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced the suspension of Dennis Mwanja, the head coach of the Kenya Women’s Sevens team, for a period of two weeks following a safeguarding incident.

In a statement, the Union confirmed that the decision was made after receiving a preliminary report from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, State Department for Sports – Office of the Gender Protection and Implementation Secretariat.

The investigating officers recommended the suspension to ensure that ongoing investigations are conducted fairly and transparently, safeguarding the rights of both Mwanja and the alleged victim.

“The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to categorically state that it 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 statement read.

The Union emphasized its commitment to protecting players and maintaining accountability within the sport.

“The Board of the Kenya Rugby Union wants to make it clear that it will not shield any individual whose actions violate the trust and well-being of our players, and remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and safety within the Union,” KRU added.

Mwanja, a former Kenya Sevens international, was appointed head coach of the Lionesses in 2021 and has since guided the side through continental campaigns and international qualifiers.