NAIROBI – Shadrack Maluki has been elected President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), narrowly defeating former Secretary General Francis Mutuku in a tightly contested vote held Monday in Nairobi.
Shadrack Maluki, the head of the Judo Federation and former First Vice President of NOCK, received 15 votes. Mutuku finished with 12. The elections, postponed twice earlier this year, were held under strict oversight and concluded without incident.
In the race for First Vice President, Athletics Kenya’s Barnaba Korir edged out Boxing Federation chief Anthony Ombok by the same 15–12 margin. The Second Vice President seat went to Kenya Hockey Union’s Col. (Rtd) Nahashon Randiek, who beat Anthony Kariuki 14–13.
John Ogolla was elected unopposed as Secretary General, while Francis Karugu won the Deputy Secretary General position by a single vote, defeating Humphrey Khayange 14–13.
Fred Chege secured the Treasurer post with 14 votes, edging out Francis Mbuthia by one. Charles Mose, representing cycling, was named Deputy Treasurer.
In the committee member category, Joyceline Nyambura, Suleiman Sumba, and Sasha Mutai were elected. Eliud Kipchoge and Grace Adhiambo will serve as athlete representatives, while Doreen Okwiri defeated Mududa Waweru to become the women’s representative.
The new team, branded “New Dawn,” will lead the Olympic body for a four-year term. The leadership transition follows years of internal wrangles and calls for reform in the country’s sports administration.
The elections come at a critical time for Kenya’s Olympic movement, with preparations for international competitions underway and growing pressure for transparency and accountability.
Maluki takes over the role with a pledge to unite federations and prioritize athlete welfare. “This is a victory for sports in Kenya,” he said shortly after being declared winner. “Our focus now is to rebuild trust and deliver results.”
The results reflect a major shift in NOCK leadership and are expected to influence the direction of sports development across the country.
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