Former Kenyan international McDonald Mariga has thanked the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) sides that attended the consultative meeting held on Monday 25 November at a Nairobi hotel ahead of the December 7 elections.Mariga, who is Hussein Mohamed’s running mate, is seeking to unseat Doris Petra and Nick Mwendwa. Petra is running for president, while Mwendwa, who has served as president for the last eight years, is her running mate. The duo is looking to defend their seats in the upcoming polls.##NAJAVA_MECA_8528332##On Monday, delegates from Premier League teams met with Mariga and Mohamed as they sought to win their support for the bid to lead Kenyan football. The delegates were drawn from AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia, Posta Rangers, Kenya Police FC, KCB FC, Mathare United, Tusker FC, Murang’a Seal, Ulinzi Starlets, Kenya Police Bullets, and others.This meeting follows the endorsement of Petra by 53 delegates, which places her in a strong position ahead of the elections. A total of 92 delegates will participate in the elections, with a 50%+1 vote required for a candidate to be declared the winner. A total of 47 votes will guarantee a presidential victory.Commediene Dem wa FB tipped to turn pro after return to actionIn a social media post, the former Kenyan international thanked the clubs for their participation in the meeting.“Thank you to all KPL & WPL delegates who joined us today to hear the Fresh Start agenda. Your support means everything as we work to transform Kenyan football,” read the post in part.The meeting was also graced by former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama, who is in the country for a holiday after the conclusion of the season with CF Montreal, a club that has announced Wanyama will be leaving after four years with the side.“Special thanks to my brother Victor Wanyama for lending his voice to this mission. Together, we can achieve so much.”The national elections will take place in less than two weeks at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. Other presidential candidates include Barry Otieno, Tom Alila, Chris Amimo, Sammy Owino, Sam Ochola, and Cleophas Shimanyula.Once elected, the president will serve a maximum of two terms, each lasting four years.
