Muranga Seal Football Club (FC) Vice Chairman, Hussein Mohammed, has welcomed the constitution of a new Electoral Board during the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Special General Meeting (SGM) held on Saturday.
Mohammed, who is vying for the FKF presidential position expects the new board to organize a free and fair election process.
The SGM, a crucial event for Kenyan football, focused on several important issues, including the ratification of decisions made by the National Executive Committee, the approval of the newly formed Electoral Board, and the adoption of the 2019/2020 Electoral Code.
During the meeting, members voted to approve the new Electoral Board, which comprises Hesbon Owilla, James Waindi, Alfred Ngang’a, Dan Mule, and Marceline Sande. Standby members Farida Lucia Juma and Robert Akumu Asembo were also endorsed, ensuring a strong team to oversee the upcoming elections.
89 delegates from 45 FKF Branches, 18 FKF Premier League clubs, 10 FKF National Super League clubs, three FKF Women Premier League clubs, two FKF Women National Super League clubs and 10 FKF Division One League clubs attended the SGM in Kasarani, Nairobi.
Mohammed urged the board to ensure the electoral process is conducted with utmost transparency, fairness, and integrity ensuring that all stakeholders are satisfied with the outcome.
“What we need from the new board is to host a free and fair tournament. We trust that the process will be transparent and make everyone happy,” he said.
Mohammed also took the opportunity to remind officials of the importance of adhering to the Sports Act, which stipulates that officials of national sports organizations must not exceed the statutory two-term limit, with each term lasting four years.
“The Sports Act is clear that if you conclude your two terms, you should leave and let others contest. We hope the officials will follow the rule,” he said.
Mohammed congratulated Dola Group for organizing the coastal region tournament, which provided a platform for youth engagement and competition, thereby helping to steer young people away from negative influences.
By Abdulrahman Shariff
