Lee Arstone Shisikani has been named the head coach at KRU Nationwide side Kisii RFC.
Shisikani, who steered Kisii School to the national secondary schools 15’s championship, said he is ready for the task ahead.
The Level One Coaching Certificate holder will be assisted by former player Edward Sokoine while Geoffrey Okioga is the strength and conditioning coach. Bob Onchong’a was named the team manager.
While speaking on Friday, Shisikani said: “It is a very tough task given what Kisii RFC has achieved in the past. We are now in the rebuilding phase, doing it gradually. I am excited to work with this group of talented lads. I hope I will get the best out of each of them.”
Former coach Eric Bosire takes over as chairman while Enock Bogonko Gekanana is the treasurer. Former captain George Sagini is the secretary.
Bosire promised to restore the club’s lost glory.
“I want to, first of all, steady the ship but my ultimate goal is to ensure that we return to the Kenya Cup,” he said. “My leadership will be transparent. I want to assure our supporters that the newly-appointed team is credible and ready to take Kisii RFC forward. I also want to appreciate the outgoing officials."
Kisii start their campaign back to the Kenya Cup with a Nationwide Western Region Conference clash against Kisumu RFC in Kisumu on Saturday.
Other matches feature Homa Bay RFC against Citam Kisumu and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology at home to Siaya RFC in a Siaya County derby. Rongo RFC welcome debutants Kisii Kifaru RFC.
