Kenya has reached a new milestone in global rugby with the appointment of Edwin Teya, John Ojara, and James Absaloms to the prestigious World Rugby Citing Commissioner’s Panel.
This move allows the three Kenyans to officiate in elite men’s and women’s international test matches worldwide.
The appointments acknowledge years of dedicated service by Teya and Ojara in both local and international competitions, while Absaloms’ inclusion further solidifies World Rugby’s confidence in Kenyan officiating.
John Ojara expressed his excitement, noting his upcoming assignment in July 2025 will be his first top-tier international duty since gaining World Rugby accreditation in 2022.
He credited the Kenya Rugby Union’s commitment to developing officials for this “major milestone” in his career.
