Former Kenya Sevens captain Andrew Amonde has ruled out taking legal action against the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) despite the union terminating his appointment as Shujaa’s strength and conditioning coach.The KCB Rugby head coach confirmed that he is no longer part of the Kenya Sevens technical bench after receiving a termination letter dated August 9, bringing an end to his stint with the national side under head coach Kevin Wambua.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901722##While details of the letter remain confidential, reliable sources indicate that KRU invoked a clause in Amonde’s contract prohibiting national team coaches from holding similar coaching roles at club level. Amonde had been serving as KCB RFC head coach while also working with Shujaa alongside Wambua and assistant coach Louis Kisia.Despite questions over the consistency of the policy’s application, Amonde insists he has no intention of challenging the decision in court.“I am not looking at pursuing any legal action. Whether it was legal or illegal, rugby is a sport that is played on the pitch; it is not played in the courts. Taking them to court is not something that is in my DNA. I have played for Shujaa for the longest time of my life, a good 15 years, and I have coached for now two years. I think we will just part ways like that,” Amonde told Mozzart Sport.From Nakuru to Europe: Stephen Yiembe’s remarkable UEFA Super Cup journeyInstead, the former skipper believes the decision will allow him to devote more time to rebuilding KCB Rugby, who are targeting Kenya Cup success after an inconsistent campaign.“I am fine wherever I am; I will find my footing with my club, and I will get the next thing in my life. Coaching KCB is not an easy job; being part of the Sevens and 15s requires a lot of attention. I think I have been given that time to make my club better because we have been struggling. We want to win the Kenya Cup, so having that free time with the club will do a lot for me,” he added.Amonde’s exit comes just weeks after he attained his World Rugby Level II coaching certification, further strengthening his coaching credentials.However, his departure has sparked debate within Kenyan rugby circles over the apparent selective enforcement of the dual-role policy.TACTICAL ANALYSIS; Inside Nairobi United's midfield acquisition Brian MusaFor instance, Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa continues to serve as an assistant coach with the Kenya Simbas and was part of the technical bench for the Kenya Under-20 side during their recent assignments. Previous national team coaches have also retained club coaching positions or continued with their professional careers while serving the national teams.Amonde’s appointment had been viewed as a major boost for Shujaa, with his vast playing experience and coaching expertise expected to complement the work of Wambua and Kisia. His addition also aligned with the trend among leading World Rugby Sevens nations, many of which employ expanded technical teams with specialist coaches.Traditionally, Kenya’s Sevens setup has consisted of a head coach, a strength and conditioning coach, and a team manager. By comparison, the United States, which recently earned promotion back to the HSBC SVNS top tier, operated with a significantly larger technical backroom staff.FEASSSA 2026: Kenya’s wait for girls’ football title extends to eight years as duo bow outHad Amonde opted to pursue legal action, there would have been recent precedent in Kenyan sport. Former Shabana FC coach Hezborne Omollo was awarded KSh2.4 million in damages after the courts found his dismissal by the club to have been procedurally unfair.Even so, Amonde has chosen to walk away quietly from a team with which he built one of the most distinguished careers in Kenyan rugby history.Few players have enjoyed a legacy comparable to his. He made his Shujaa debut at the 2006 South Africa Sevens before being appointed captain in 2012, a role he held for more than eight years, making him the longest-serving skipper in Kenya Sevens history.FEASSSA: Fast-rising Kakungulu captain names Kenyan university she wants to joinDuring his tenure, he led Kenya to qualification for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens, where Shujaa finished fourth, captained the side to its maiden Olympic Games appearance at Rio 2016, and represented the country at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.His defining moment came in 2016 when he captained Kenya to a historic 30-7 victory over Fiji in the Singapore Sevens final, securing the nation’s first-ever HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title.At club level, Amonde has also enjoyed tremendous success with KCB, first as a player and now as head coach.STARS ABROAD: Two Kenyans feature for English clubs in midweek action