Mwamba RFC assistant coach Jackson Katunga, popularly known as Kalonje, has completed a four-month course in Video and Performance Analysis in Rugby at the UXI Sport and Physical Education Institute in South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe course specialised in rugby analysis, tactical analysis and opposition analysis. It has equipped Katunga with skills to assess team and individual performances, evaluate match tactics and study opponents to improve preparation and decision-making.His latest qualification comes at a crucial time as he continues to contribute to Mwamba’s technical bench after joining the club in December 2025 as an assistant coach under Paul Murunga.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036292##Katunga was part of the technical team that guided the side back to the Kenya Cup after a season in the KRU Championship.Speaking to Mozzart Sport after completing the course, Katunga described the achievement as a major milestone in his coaching career, noting that the knowledge gained would help him improve his approach to the game.“Completing this course is a major milestone for me. It has equipped me with new skills and knowledge that I can apply to improve my work as a coach,” he said.Harambee Stars legend's son explains why he chose rugby over footballThe coach believes performance analysis has become an increasingly important component of modern rugby, with teams relying on detailed assessments of their own performances and those of their opponents to gain a competitive advantage.“Rugby is evolving, and analysis has become an important part of the game. Understanding an opponent's strengths and weaknesses can make a big difference in how a team prepares,” he added.Katunga also sees significant potential for growth in rugby analysis in Kenya, arguing that investing in specialised skills could help local teams improve their competitiveness and raise the overall standard of the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036273##“There is a lot of room for growth in rugby analysis in Kenya. Investing in these skills can help our teams become more competitive and improve the overall standard of the game,” he said.He further emphasised that success in the modern game extends beyond individual talent and physical attributes, with preparation and tactical awareness playing an equally important role.“Modern rugby requires more than talent and physical strength. Preparation, tactical awareness and the ability to analyse performances are equally important,” he noted.Amonde reveals 4 key factors behind KCB’s Floodies semis return after two yearsKatunga brings considerable coaching experience to his role at Mwamba, having built a reputation through his work with several clubs and development programmes across the country.He guided Impala RFC to the 2024 Impala Floodlit final and played an instrumental role in the club’s return to the National Sevens Circuit. Impala finished 10th overall with 41 points, while their performance at the Christie Sevens earned them 13 points.His coaching journey also includes a successful spell with Makueni, whom he guided to back-to-back Division Two National Sevens Circuit titles between 2016 and 2020.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036257##At Strathmore Leos, Katunga played a key role in nurturing talent, working with players including Nygel Amaitsa, Victor Mola, Stanislaus Shikoli, Brian Mwendwa and Elton Amalemba, several of whom have gone on to feature prominently in Kenyan rugby.In 2024, he also took charge of the Impala Roans women’s programme following the departure of coach Mary Ochieng, further broadening his experience across different levels of the game.
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