The Kenya Rugby Referee Association (KRRA) has released the names of match officials to preside over fixtures on the opening weekend of the 2022/23 season.
Victor Oduor takes charge of the Kenya Cup clash between KCB and Kenya Harlequin at the KCB Sports Club and is assisted by Innocent Kimathi and Brian Nyakundi.
Noreen Liyosi will supervise the Kabras Sugar –Catholics Monks fixture in Kakamega with Nobert Bonyi and Alumasa Bonfotra as her assistants.
Beril Akinyi will officiate the match between Menengai Oilers and Mean Machine at the Nakuru Showground while assistant referees will be Brian Kipkoech and Dominic Mutinda.
KENYA CUP
Kabras Sugar vs Catholic University – 3pm ASK Kakamega
Referee: Noreen Liyosi
Assistant: Norbert Bonyi & Alumasa Bonfotra
Menengai Oilers vs Mean Machine – 4pm ASK Nakuru
Referee: Beril Akinyi
Assistant: Brain Kipkoech & Dominic Mutinda
(2pm ESS Referee): Daniel Chabata
KCB vs Kenya Harlequins – 3pm KCB Sports Club
Referee: Victor Oduor
Assistant: Innocent Kimathi & Brian Nyakundi
(1pm ESS Referee): Brian Nyabeki
Strathmore University vs Masinde Muliro University – 3pm Madaraka Grounds
Referee: Duncan Kioko
Assistant: Enoch Amadi & TBC
Mwamba vs Homeboyz – 3pm RFUEA Ground
Referee: Linus Kinuthia
Assistant: Samuel Kioko & Lorence Ishuga
BlakBlad vs Top Fry Nakuru – 3pm KU Grounds
Referee: Emmanuel Marete
Assistant: Brian Ndungu & David Karanja
KRU CHAMPIONSHIP
Impala v Zetech University – 3pm Impala Ground
Referee: Vincent Muiruiri
Nondescripts vs Daystar University – 3pm Racecourse
Referee: Joseph Mumo
Assessor: Peris Mukoko
South Coast Pirates vs USIU – 3pm Seacrest
Referee: Saidi Kenya
Shamas Foundation vs Kisumu – 12pm RFUEA Grnd
Referee: Lorence Ishuga
Western Bulls vs University Of Eldoret – 3pm Bullring
Referee: Eric Chebutala
Assess Paul Weloba
Eldoret RFC vs Kabarak University – 2pm Moi University
Referee: Robinson Kiplangat
Peer Douglas Ngetich
NAIROBI NATIONWIDE
MKU Nairobi vs Machakos University – 3pm
Referee: Mark Mutua
CMO: Collins Nabiswa
Cooperative University vs Multimedia University – 3pm Cooperative Grnds
Referee: Hillary Esilaba
CMO: Gregory Sang
KCA University vs Nazarene University – 3pm KCA University Grounds
Referee: Robert Kioko
Assistant: Cynthia Mwende
Stallions vs TUK – 3pm UoN Grounds
Referee: Luke Owuor
Ngong vs Comras – 3pm Kibiko/KHIBT Grounds
Referee: Peter Barongo
CMO: Adelaide Nasambu
Swara vs Stingers – 1pm Impala Grounds
Referee: John Mkala
Dagoretti Bulldogs vs Makueni – 3pm Alliance High
Referee: Brian Ashioya
CMO: Paul Kilonzo
Stormers vs Masaku – 3pm Machakos Stadium
Referee: Nixon Wambua
CENTRAL NATIONWIDE
JKUAT vs Chuka University – 3pm JKUAT Grounds
Referee: Danson Mativo
Meru vs Kenya Prisons – 3pm Meru Poly
Referee: Martin Tavale
CMO: Oliver Gitonga
Kiambu vs Meru University – 1pm JKUAT (to be confirmed)
Referee: Oscar Ndereva
Embu vs MKU Thika – 3pm ASK Njukiri
Referee: Rodgers Kimathi
CMO: Dennis Wachira
RIFT VALLEY NATIONWIDE
Kitale vs NYS – 3pm St. Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale.
Referee: Dennis Kipkoech
Moi University vs Kericho – 4pm Moi University
Referee: Job Maweu
Molo vs Kitale Poly – 3pm Molo Secondary
Referee: David Oloo
WESTERN NATIONWIDE
Kibabii University vs Shamberere – 3pm Kibabii University Grnds
Referee: Meryline injahu
CMO: Collins Wekesa
Bungoma vs Webuye RFC – 3pm Bungoma High
Referee: Simiyu munjaru
Jaramogi Uni vs Mbale – 3pm JJUST Grnds
Referee: Nelson Oromo
CMO: Stephen Oluoch
Citam Kisumu vs Rongo University – 1pm Maseno University Grnds_
Referee: Nimroid Gissanga
CMO: Kenneth Mukok
Vihiga Granites vs Boarderacksi – 1pm Demesi High
Referee: Cyrus Rotich
CMO: Damas Ogwe
Kisii RFC vs Siaya RFC – 3pm Cardinal Otunga School
Referee: Oliver Oketch
CMO Okongo Joseph
COAST NATIONWIDE
Mombasa vs Taita Taveta RFC – 3pm Mombasa SC
Referee: Edgar Mbaru
Technical University Of Mombasa vs Malindi RFC – 3pm TUM Grnds
Referee: Edwin Kagota
Kilifi RFC vs SC Bucanners – 3pm Kilifi Plantation Grnds
Referee: Protus Omusaya