AFC Leopards Chairman Dan Shikanda is the new Nairobi Region National Executive Comitee (NEC) member, while Murang'a Seal boss Robert Macharia has been elected the Central Region representative.
As Kenya's football fraternity gears up for a new dawn with the election of a new Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president, the Kasarani Stadium has become the epicenter of change.
Delegates are voting for a leadership team that will steer the country's football forward, with the fate of the sport resting in the hands of 90 bona fide voters.
Outgoing FKF President Nick Mwendwa has opted for a less prominent role this time, vying for the vice presidency under Doris Petra, who is contesting for the top position, but the signs indicate that Hussein Mohammed is set to be the new president.
Apart from electing the president and deputy, the delegates are also choosing National Executive Committee (NEC) members from various regions, results of which are currently being unveiled.
NEC Election Results
The Coast Region NEC seat was clinched by Gabriel Mghendi, who secured 32 votes, surpassing Edward Oduor, Ericsson Kyongo, and Athman Mwamiri.
In Central, Robert Macharia, chairman of Murang’a Seal, won with 54 votes, defeating Gordon Davies, who garnered 35 votes, with one vote declared spoilt.
The Eastern Region saw Charles Njagi, chairman of National Super League side 3K FC, emerge victorious with 40 votes. His closest competitor, Joseph Mutwiri, secured 29 votes, while Elzaphan Mbogo trailed with 21 votes.
In the Lower Rift Valley, a tightly contested race ended with Peter Kamau narrowly defeating David Kipkorir, securing 47 votes against Kipkorir’s 42.
For the North Eastern Region, Mohammed Abba dominated the polls, collecting 63 votes to beat Abdulah Salat, who managed 27.
In the Nairobi region, AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda gathered 25 votes, narrowly edging out Michael Ouma and Issac Macharia on 23 and 22 votes respectively.James Masese finished a distant fourth, gathering 16 votes
The Nyanza Region was also a tight affair. Collins Cale continued team Fresh’s dominance, with Collins Kalee taking home 24 votes. George Ooria and Stephen Ochiel finishing with 20 and 18 votes respectively.
For the Western region, Caleb Amwayi took home the seat, taking home 43 votes, beating Kevin Mwangu and Nick Yakhama winning only 21 and 26 votes respectively.
Bernard Korir is the new NEC Member in the Upper Rift region, gathering 48 votes , with Evans Rono and Solomon Tanui falling short on 35 and four votes respectively.
For the Women's Representative seat, Violet Kerubo ended Margaraet Anyango's incumbency, winning 46 votes, to Anyango's 17 votes. Marquette Atieno won 14 votes, while Charity Wangoma and Moureen Ochiengo won only nine and four delegates over respectively.