Published on March 27, 2025 by Kariuki Mwangi
Last Updated on 1 year by Kariuki Mwangi
The National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Secretary General Francis Mutuku today, March 27, 2025 unveiled his vision for the Kenyan Olympic movement as he officially launched his NOCK presidential bid ahead of the April 24 elections.
Mutuku, the Vice President of Tennis Kenya, who has been NOCK secretary general for two terms, spanning eight years officially declared his candidacy for the NOC-K presidency for the 2025-2028 term.
Mutuku pledged to elevate Kenyan sports by prioritizing athlete welfare, expanding Olympic representation, and strengthening governance structures in what he said will be a service centered administration.
Themed “Serve, Innovate, Elevate,”, Mutuku has outlined an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Kenyan sports and uplifting athletes to global excellence noting that he seeks to ascend to to top of Kenya’s Olympics body which having been led by past legends, is now looking into the future which he is confident to offer.
“I have been previledged to serve under legend Paul Tergat and I can today stand here to say that I hev had his best support and experience to move NOCK into the future,” Mutuku said at his launch held at Nairobi Club.
Flanked by Tennis Kenya president James Kenani, Boxing Federation of Kenya president Anthony Jamal Ombok, Kenya Basketball Federation President Paul Otula and a host of other high ranking federation heads at the event, Mutuku’s launch came just a day after 16 federations endorsed his candidature.
Mutuku noted that his leadership mantra for NOCK is rooted in service and impact. “My goal is to create lasting change for our athletes, ensuring they have the right structures, support, and opportunities to succeed,” the Tennis Kenya VP said.
The NOC-K election process is now officially underway. By March 28, the board will issue a 21-day notice for the electoral congress, leading to the nomination period from April 3 to April 10.
The final list of approved candidates will be published by April 17, a week before the elections on April 24. Any disputes will be addressed in an appeals window opening on April 25
Mutuku’s camp includes BFK President Anthony Otieno Ombok, popularly known as Jamal, as the First Deputy and the current NOC-K Treasurer Eliud Kariuki as the Second Deputy.
Other key figures are Executive Members Shoaib Mohamed, who will take up the Treasurer role, and John Ogolla, who is set to become Secretary General.
The campaign continues to gain momentum, with National Olympic Committee of Kenya Athletes’ Commission Chair Humphrey Kayange also in the race.
