Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially introduced a five-member electoral board tasked with overseeing the upcoming football elections.
The board will be chaired by Hesbon Owilla, with Merceline Sande serving as Secretary. Other board members include James Waindi, president of the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK), Dan Mule, a former AFC Leopards chairman, and Alfred Ng’ang’a. The group is entrusted with ensuring a smooth and credible election process.
During the unveiling ceremony, Chairman Owilla underscored the importance of these elections for the future of Kenyan football, stating, “The elections will create the foundation for our beloved sport, one that fans, players, and other stakeholders have entrusted us to safeguard. We want all football stakeholders to know that we are committed, as a team, to delivering an outcome that everyone will be proud of.”
Owilla also emphasized the board’s dedication to ensuring a free, fair, and verifiable election, which is essential to maintaining the integrity and transparency of the process.
The board will operate from Kandanda House, a neutral location chosen to provide an impartial and fair environment for all aspirants. Owilla explained, “Anyone who wants to interact with all the other possibilities will reach the very same conclusion—that if the regulations provide for that location, the board has a responsibility to ensure that it serves the interests of all aspirants without any undue influence.”
In the coming days, the board is expected to release a detailed roadmap for the elections on its official website: elections.footballkenya.org. This roadmap will outline the procedures, timelines, and important dates, ensuring transparency and clear communication with all stakeholders.
