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Jim Kahumbura challenges Maina Muturi's leadership as a Nairobi court steps in, escalating tensions within Kenya Motor Sports Federation.
Leadership wrangles that have plagued the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) escalated as a Nairobi court issued temporary orders barring Maina Muturi from serving as the federation's chairman.
This development follows a case filed by KMSF director James Kahumbura and other directors challenging Muturi's continued leadership.
Senior Principal Magistrate A. Nyoike granted the orders, effectively preventing Muturi from acting as chairman pending the hearing and determination of the case as reported by Citizen Digital.
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Kahumbura and the directors argued that Muturi had been ousted from the position, yet he continued to present himself as the legitimate leader of the organization.
Muturi, who was elected chairman in 2023, served for a year before questions surrounding his eligibility arose, culminating in his removal by the federation’s Board of Directors.
Kahumbura, a former chairman of KMSF, was reinstated in Muturi’s place during a contentious board meeting held on September 28 at the Sikh Union Club in Nairobi.
“The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Jim Kahumbura as the interim Chairman of the Kenya Motor Sports Federation Limited until the next Annual General Meeting,” a KMSF statement released at the time confirmed.
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The board also announced that Rohit Budhia would take over as interim Motor Sport Council Chairman, replacing Sukhdev Chaggar, who stepped down from the role.
Kahumbura’s return to the helm was, however, quickly challenged by Muturi, who maintained that he remains the rightful chairman of KMSF.
In a press release, Muturi dismissed the board's decision, questioning its legitimacy and alleging procedural irregularities during the September 28 meeting.
“The KMSF Board would like to clarify as follows: The meeting held today at the Sikh Union Club was not a bona fide KMSF Board and it did not meet the threshold of the meeting,” Muturi stated.
“The Chairman of KMSF remains to be Mr. Maina Muturi. Changes to the Motorsport Council and to the KMSF Appeals Board can only be carried out by the KMSF Board.”
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Muturi’s insistence on retaining the position has set the stage for a protracted leadership battle, with less than six months to the highly anticipated 2025 World Rally Championship Safari Rally.
The court's decision is a significant blow to his claim of legitimacy and could potentially influence the federation’s preparations for the global event.
The court's ruling has heightened tensions within the federation, with stakeholders divided over the leadership crisis.
Motor sports enthusiasts and observers are closely watching the developments, as the outcome of the leadership dispute could have far-reaching implications for the sport in Kenya.
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