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Several names have been floated as contenders to succeed Paul Tergat, promising to steer Kenya’s Olympic committee into a new era.
Two-time Olympic 10,000m silver medallist and former world marathon record holder Paul Tergat is set to step down as the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) president in April 2025.
Tergat, who took over from Kipchoge Keino in 2017 and has served two terms, leaves behind a legacy of rebuilding trust and efficiency within the committee.
As the election date of April 24 approaches, two main contenders—Shadrack Maluki and Francis Mutuku—have emerged as the front-runners to replace Tergat.
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Both candidates bring years of experience in sports administration and leadership, positioning themselves as potential stewards to carry forward the progress initiated under Tergat’s leadership.
Maluki, the current NOC-K first vice-president and president of the Kenya Judo Federation, also served as Kenya’s Chef de Mission at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
He has reportedly garnered strong support from various sports stakeholders, including outgoing president Tergat, though the latter has not publicly endorsed any candidate.
Maluki also enjoys backing from Kenya Table Tennis Association (KTTA) boss Andrew Mudibo and Barnaba Korir, who is vying for the first vice-chairman position.
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Mutuku, on the other hand, is the incumbent NOC-K secretary general and a veteran of sports governance, having served in different capacities with the Kenya Lawn Tennis Association (KLTA).
His campaign gained momentum following a recent meeting at Nairobi’s PrideInn Hotel, where he unveiled his proposed election line-up.
This includes Mutuku as president, Anthony Kariuki as second vice-president, John Ogola as secretary general, Shoaib Voyani as treasurer, and Winnie Kamau as the women’s representative.
“Tergat has made a huge difference compared to the past administration,” said Charles Mose, Secretary General of the Kenya Cycling Federation in an interview with PD Daily.
“As the cycling federation, we have no complaints about the outgoing regime. We have always received the support we asked for. We want people who can fit into the shoes of those leaving and continue the great work that has already been started.”
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The election race has also seen shifts in alliances and last-minute adjustments.
Paul Otula, a veteran sports administrator initially positioned to vie for the first vice-president role on Mutuku’s team, is rumored to be replaced by a representative from Athletics Kenya to address the lack of representation from that body.
Maluki’s supporters argue that his current role as Tergat’s deputy makes him a natural successor.
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However, Mutuku’s strategic moves to consolidate a strong team suggest that the race could be tightly contested. Mutuku’s proposed line-up, with individuals like Shoaib Voyani and Anthony Kariuki in key positions, highlights his intent to bring fresh energy and continuity to NOC-K.
Waithaka Kioni, Kenya’s Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, was initially considered a contender for the presidency but passed away in 2023, leaving a gap in the leadership roster.
This has added to the high stakes of the upcoming elections, with each camp striving to rally support from Kenya’s various sports federations.
Many federation leaders are keenly observing how the candidates will address critical issues such as transparency, funding, and athlete support.
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