Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has assured the country of free and fair FKF elections that also comply with the various legal provisions of the land.The CS spoke when he appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture to answer questions regarding the upcoming FKF elections and the state of sports in Kenya.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477926##In a session presided over by the vice chairperson and Kabete MP James Githua Wamucukuru, Murkomen ensured a legally compliant process as promised during his vetting.“When I was vetted by Parliament for this role, I promised to drive reforms across our sports sector to unlock their full socioeconomic benefits. FKF electoral board under fire for locking out candidatesI vowed that every sports federation would meet the legal requirements on term limits and regular elections. I am determined to see this come to fruition in the impending FKF elections” he stated.It is on this front that Murkomen said he held discussions with outgoing FKF president Nick Mwendwa and convinced him that he was not eligible to run for another term as FKF president.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477896##The former Transport CS also noted that the ministry’s Department of Sports through the office of the Sports Registrar have also put in measures to ensure the elections are fair and transparent.“These include a verified list of registered clubs submitted to the FKF Electoral Board and strict compliance with the Sports Act, which requires all candidates to clear regulatory checks from relevant government bodies,” said Mirkomen.AFC Leopards release official statement after chaos marred Ulinzi Stars matchThe former senate majority leader also said in addition to the election being carried out by an independent body, observers from sports organizations and the ministry will oversee the elections with disputes arising taken to the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).All these actions he said are aimed at improving the confidence of the public in sporting organizations and enhancing accountability.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477921##“Our commitment to accountability and transparent governance in all sports bodies remains unchanged. Through these actions, we aim to build public trust in Kenya’s sports leadership and uphold the integrity of our institutions,” added the CS.
