AFC Leopards’ journey towards becoming a corporate entity seems to be gaining momentum, with the matter being included in the agenda for the club’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Sunday, 30 March at the Nyayo National Stadium.Last year, the club appointed a taskforce, chaired by Vincent Shimoli, which gathered views and even traveled to Tanzania on a fact-finding mission.They visited Tanzanian champions Yanga SC to gather information that would aid in transforming the club from its current 100% community-owned structure, with the goal of attracting partners and investments.##NAJAVA_MECA_8755774##The plan is to sell a stake in the club to interested parties while ensuring the community retains the majority of shares, similar to the ownership models of Simba SC and Yanga SC in Tanzania.This proposal has faced opposition in the past, but the club’s leadership remains optimistic that it will finally be adopted.AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda, while unveiling the taskforce in August 2024, acknowledged the difficulties faced by the club under the community ownership model.Mara Sugar defender on difference between FKF Premier League and NSL”We have encountered significant challenges with the community model, and it has not delivered the results we need.”He further revealed that the task force has been established to gather and analyze feedback over the next six months. “Once their report is ready, we will review it and decide on the best path forward for the club. The club aims to find a more sustainable way to manage operations and improve performance moving forward”, Shikanda added.Benni McCarthy’s miracle promise after taking over as Harambee Stars coachThe club has issued a notice for the AGM through Secretary General Gilbert Andugu.“Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Article 10.2 of the Club constitution, this year’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium, Basketball Gymnasium, at 10:00 AM to transact the following business,” read the notice.Apart from receiving and considering the Taskforce report on transforming the club into a corporate entity, other items on the AGM’s agenda include:Reading the notice convening the meeting and confirming the presence of a quorum.Confirming the minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting.Receiving the Chairman’s report.Receiving, considering, and adopting the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, along with the Auditor’s report.Appointing the Independent Auditors for the year ending December 31, 2025.Addressing any other business.Interestingly, elections are not included in the AGM agenda, despite the current office’s term ending in May.Benni McCarthy-mania on show in rare Harambee Stars unveiling
