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Building the Game Through Collaboration.

The Kenya Rugby Referees Association (KRRA) works closely with key rugby and sports institutions to support the development, governance, and growth of rugby officiating in Kenya and beyond.

Through these partnerships and affiliations, KRRA continues to strengthen referee development pathways, improve officiating standards, and expand opportunities for match officials at all levels of the game.

Our Key Partners & Affiliations

Kenya Rugby Union

KRRA is a recognised associate affiliate of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), working together to ensure the effective appointment, development, and management of match officials across all domestic rugby competitions in Kenya.

The partnership supports:

  • Match officiating structures
  • Referee training and development
  • Competition management
  • National rugby growth initiatives

Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA)

KRRA collaborates with KSSSA in supporting rugby officiating within secondary school competitions across the country.

This partnership plays an important role in:

  • Developing young referees
  • Supporting grassroots rugby
  • Promoting discipline and fair play in schools rugby

Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA)

Through its partnership with KUSA, KRRA supports officiating in university rugby competitions while also providing pathways for young referees to gain valuable match experience.

Universities continue to play a major role in the growth of rugby and referee development in Kenya.

Rugby Africa

KRRA works within the Rugby Africa framework to support the development and appointment of referees for regional competitions and international assignments.

Kenyan match officials regularly participate in Rugby Africa tournaments and development programmes across the continent.

World Rugby

Through alignment with World Rugby standards and programmes, KRRA continues to strengthen officiating quality, referee education, and high-performance pathways.

World Rugby development frameworks help ensure that Kenyan referees remain competitive and recognised at the international level.

Growing the Game Together

KRRA values strong partnerships that:

  • Promote professionalism in officiating
  • Support referee education and welfare
  • Expand opportunities for match officials
  • Strengthen the rugby ecosystem nationally and internationally

The association remains committed to building meaningful collaborations that contribute to the continued growth of rugby in Kenya.

Commercial & Development Partnerships

KRRA also welcomes partnerships with:

  • Corporate organisations
  • Development agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Community programmes
  • Sports technology and innovation partners

Together, we can continue to grow rugby officiating and positively impact the wider sporting community.

Partner With Us

To explore partnership opportunities with KRRA, please contact:

📧 partnerships@kenyareferees.co.ke

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