AFC Leopards have announced that the Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday, 29 June, will proceed as scheduled, with the key agenda being the election of the club’s new National Executive Committee (NEC).Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThis decision comes despite a formal warning from the Sports Registrar advising the club to postpone the elections.The current NEC’s term is coming to an end, and the club plans to elect officials for three major positions: Chairman, Secretary General, and Treasurer. Additionally, two more members will be co-opted into the NEC by the elected officials.##NAJAVA_MECA_8954433##To manage the process, the club has set up an Elections Management Group (EMG), which will oversee the entire election exercise. The EMG has already developed an election roadmap and schedule to guide both members and aspiring candidates.The members of the 2025 EMG are: Tony Lawrence – Chairperson, Hosea Kisienya – Secretary, Moffat Mutiva – Member, Temina Minage – Member.Karanga returns for Coronation Cup title defense in busy weekendHowever, this planned election stands in direct contradiction of advice from Sports Registrar Rose Wasike, who issued a letter urging the club to defer the elections to June 2026.According to the Registrar, the club’s last elections were held on 26th June 2022, meaning the current officeholders’ four-year term should run until 2026, as outlined in the Second Schedule of the Sports Act and Regulation 20(6) of the Sports Registrar Regulations.##NAJAVA_MECA_8954433##Wasike’s letter emphasised that “newly elected office bearers shall hold office for a period of four years and may be re-elected for one additional term.”She also pointed out that the club’s constitution still stipulates a three-year term, which conflicts with the Sports Act. As a result, she recommended that AFC Leopards revise and align its constitution with the current legal requirements.Seven big names overlooked in Harambee Stars squad for Chad friendlyMoreover, Wasike proposed an expansion of the NEC to include additional roles such as Deputy Vice Chairman, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Athletes’ Representative, Organising Secretary, and Women’s Representative.Despite these legal objections, AFC Leopards insists it will move forward with the elections, maintaining that its constitution remains the guiding document. The EMG has already shared the nomination fees and eligibility criteria with potential aspirants.CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup dates, hosts prone to change over stadium renovationsCurrent Chairman Dan Shikanda, who has completed two three-year terms, has confirmed he will hand over peacefully and focus on his position as Nairobi County FKF NEC member.Several candidates have expressed interest in succeeding him, including: Former striker Bonface Ambani, Former CEO Ronald Namai and businessman Enos Mutoka.Zico addresses ‘demanding’ Gor Mahia fans ahead of Mashemeji Derby
