Cabinet Secretary for Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has assured that the Ministry will support the upcoming Football Kenya Federation elections which will kick off this weekend and culminate in December, ensuring credible and fair results.
The CS appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture on Tuesday to address questions about the elections and the state of sports in Kenya.
Murkomen emphasized his commitment to ensuring that the elections are conducted freely and fairly, with all legal procedures followed during the process.
He also noted that his office, alongside the Sports Registrar’s office, has implemented measures to facilitate this.
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“I had vowed to ensure every sports federation would adhere to established legal requirements on term limits and elections,” Kipchumba stated on his social media.
“With Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections scheduled for December 7, 2024, the Office of the Sports Registrar and I have implemented a range of measures to ensure these elections are fair and transparent.”
He said that one key measure is ensuring that all registered clubs are verified and comply with the Sports Act, with their details submitted to the FKF Electoral Board.
Additionally, all candidates must be cleared by relevant government bodies.
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“A verified list of registered clubs submitted to the FKF Electoral Board and strict compliance with the Sports Act, which requires all candidates to clear regulatory checks from relevant government bodies.” the statement added.
On the election process, the CS affirmed that the Electoral Body, along with observers from sports organizations and the Ministry of Sports, will oversee the elections to ensure transparency.
“The election process mandates that FKF appoint an independent electoral panel and conduct the elections openly. Observers from sports organizations and the Ministry will ensure the process is credible, and any disputes will be addressed by the Sports Disputes Tribunal, providing a fair avenue for appeals,” he said.
This comes a day after the Electoral Board published the final list of delegate clubs and candidates eligible to participate in the elections.
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The elections will begin with the county-level elections on November 9, 2024, which will serve as a precursor to the main elections scheduled for December 7.
The FKF presidential seat has attracted a total of eight candidates.
Former FKF president Sam Nyamweya stepped down to support his counterpart Cleophas Shimanyula, who will compete against Barry Otieno, current FKF Vice President Doris Petra, and Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed.
Other candidates include Sammy Owino, Tom Allila, Chris Amimo, and Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ocholla.
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