AFC Leopards have appointed Caroline Walusaga as the club’s acting Secretary General, stepping into the role left vacant by the untimely passing of Gilbert Andugu.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Walusaga, a co-opted member of the club’s National Executive Committee (NEC), was appointed in accordance with Article 8:4 of the AFC Leopards constitution, which empowers the NEC to fill vacancies that arise mid-term.“In exercise of Article 8:4 of our constitution, the National Executive Committee shall have power to fill any vacancies on the committee as may arise in the course of the term,” read a statement published on the club’s official social media pages.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939875##“The National Executive Committee hereby appoints Ms. Caroline Walusaga, one of our co-opted members, as the Acting Secretary General.”A seasoned human resource and administration manager, Walusaga joined the club in June 2022 and was co-opted into the NEC alongside Diana Kusa.Their appointments were aimed at aligning the committee with the one-third gender rule stipulated in the club’s constitution.##NAJAVA_MECA_8941351##According to the same rule, if gender representation is not achieved through elections, the NEC is allowed to co-opt members to meet the threshold.Walusaga will serve in an acting capacity alongside Chairman Dan Shikanda and Treasurer Oliver Napali until the end of the current term.The club is expected to hold elections next month, with Sunday, 29 June, set as the tentative date.Victor Wanyama takes first step towards coaching careerThe Secretary General’s seat has already attracted interest, with contenders such as Irene Netewa and Robert Situma throwing their hats into the ring.Meanwhile, preparations for the final send-off of the late Andugu are underway.A devoted Leopards supporter and longtime mobilizer, Andugu served as the chairman of the branch heads before ascending to national office.He was especially instrumental in expanding the club’s membership base in Mombasa, where he served as branch chair.His commitment extended to financially supporting the AFC Leopards junior team, Cubs, helping them secure the Nairobi Region League title.Andugu was elected Secretary General in June 2022, succeeding Oliver Sikuku.Five reasons why Sinisa Mihic was bound to fail as Gor Mahia coachJust a month before his passing, he had announced his decision not to seek re-election, citing personal reasons.“I’ve given my all in service to the club, and it’s time for new ideas and new leadership. I remain a passionate supporter of Ingwe and will continue supporting the club from the stands,” he said in what would be one of his final public statements.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939351##He will be laid to rest on Sunday, May 24, in Kakamega County.
