Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Electoral Board on Saturday 5 October issued updates on preparations for the forthcoming countrywide elections.In a statement signed by the Electoral Board chair Hesbon Hansen Owilla, the board issued a deadline on appeal dates, hearing of the appeals, the date when they will release the final list of participants as well as addressing other emerging issues.##NAJAVA_MECA_8387075##Over the last few days, various clubs, participants as well as aspirants have raised their concerns and pointed out discrepancies following the publishing of the club’s and delegates’ list as acknowledged by the board.“The FKF Electoral Board has been receiving and handling disputes since Tuesday 2nd October as per the electoral calendar earlier shared. Masud Juma joins Harambee Stars training ahead of AFCON qualifier against CameroonWe have received numerous submissions which we have worked round the clock to resolve and address pursuant to the electoral code,” reads part of the statement.Among the complaints by clubs and aspirants had been the omission of some clubs and delegates from the list of voters which the board says is attributed to the review of electoral laws.##NAJAVA_MECA_8389309##“The anomalies according to our investigations have been occasioned by the overwhelming numbers that branches have had to deal with following the expansion of the eligibility criteria of clubs given that the revised code revises the eligibility to two consecutive seasons of the last five years.”The board also said that they have handled all the petitions received so far and those that are not satisfied will have only Saturday 5 October to submit their appeals with the hearings kicking off on Monday 7 October.Masud Juma joins Harambee Stars training ahead of AFCON qualifier against Cameroon“As per the electoral code, an opportunity for further redress following the disputes hearing process will also be availed at the Appeals Board from 7th October 2024,” the statement reads.The FKF Standing Appeals Board chaired by Janet Katisya has also been put on standby to resolve any further disputes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8389288##The final list of eligible participants will be announced on Thursday 10 October ahead of the elections set for Saturday 7 December 2024.The board also defended their decision to operate from Kandanda House saying that it is within the electoral code and was equally ratified at the Special General Meeting (SGM) held on Saturday 24 August 2024.Situma reveals how Harambee Stars can exploit Cameroon’s woes and win forthcoming AFCON qualifiersThe statement concludes by assuring stakeholders that the board is committed to overseeing a free, fair, transparent, credible and verifiable election that will strengthen football and pave the way for its growth and development.
