AFC Leopards Secretary General Gilbert Andugu has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election when the club holds its polls in June.Andugu, announced his decision to exit the Ingwe leadership, citing personal reasons for his decision to step aside.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!Elected in June 2022, Andugu beat Robert Situma and Tonny Omusina after receiving 432 votes. Situma garnered 224 votes, while Omusina came third with 49.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823978##He took over from Oliver Sikuku, who had served the maximum two terms allowed by the club’s constitution.Before assuming the Secretary General role, Andugu served as chairman of the branch heads and had built a reputation for his organizational skills and commitment to the club.A marketer by profession, he previously led the Mombasa branch from 2015, playing a key role in growing its membership base and financing the AFC Leopards Cubs—an effort that saw the junior side win the Nairobi Region League.‘I cried in the dressing room’ – Anthony Akumu after Harambee Stars’ 2025 AFCON disappointmentDuring his tenure, Andugu oversaw several structural improvements, notably within the club’s human resource department, which he left more streamlined and efficient.”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,” said Andugu.As the countdown to the Leopards’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 29 June, begins, the race for leadership positions is heating up.NEW OFFICEDan Shikanda – Chairman Gilbert Andugu- Secretary General Oliver Napali – Treasurer #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/ZEqzoBahpX— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) June 26, 2022 Five aspirants have thrown their hats into the ring for the chairmanship: former Kenya international Boniface Ambani, outgoing treasurer Oliver Napali, former club CEO Ronald Namayi, U-45 branch chairman Olympia Musonye, and Enosh Mutoka, who served as commercial director under the current regime.Inside Charles Okere’s plan to win Tusker FC’s 13th FKF Premier League titleWith incumbent chairman Dan Shikanda ineligible to run after completing two terms from 2019 to 2025, the chairmanship contest promises to be fiercely contested.For the Secretary General seat, respected HR and administration expert Asava Kadima has declared his interest, alongside Robert Situma, Jesse Tetei, and Irene Wekesa.Kadima previously served as Assistant Secretary General and briefly held the SG role in an acting capacity after George Aladwa’s departure in 2011.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823936##Meanwhile, Andugu announced an extension of the club’s membership renewal deadline from Monday, 31 March, to Tuesday, 29 April.This move is aimed at giving members more time to update their registration ahead of the AGM and participate in key activities planned for the year, including taking part in the voting process.
