Former Football Kenya Federation Chief Executive Officer Barry Otieno has pledged to strengthen the body’s branches and committees should he be elected president. Otieno, resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Kandanda House, slightly over a week ago to contest for the top seat in the December polls.Since his resignation and subsequent declaration for the president’s seat, Otieno has been meeting delegates in a bid to rake up as many as possible to his side. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8424471##On Wednesday, Otieno met a section of FKF branch officials in Nairobi with a basketfull of promises if they cast their votes in his favour.”Our vision for FKF is one of shared responsibility and collective growth. By empowering our branches and revitalizing our committees, we can create a governance structure that truly serves Kenyan football at all levels,” said Otieno.Barry Otieno joins race for presidency five days after resigning as FKF CEOIn his manifesto shared with the public a week ago, Otieno promised to concentrate efforts and resources on four key agendas in the event that he succeeds his former boss Nick Mwendwa.The former Head of Communications at FKF said, empowering clubs, improving governance, lifting standards at grassroot level and across all levels would be his major pillars if wins elections.FKF appoint new CEO following Barry Otieno’s resignationOtieno will square it out with FKF Vice President Doris Petra, Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohamed, Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula and Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ochola. Former Kenyan international Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino and former Nairobi NEC member Chris Amimo are also in the race for the top seat.
