Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Kipchoge Keino Retains NOCK Chair


Dr. Kipchoge Keino has been re-elected to the position of Chair of the National Olympic Committee Kenya (NOCK) in elections held on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi.

Keino who has been at the reign since 1989 defeated his former Vice Chair Alfred Khang’ati, managing 21 votes against 10 votes of Khang’ati.

Earlier Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Chairman, Sam Nyamweya opted out of the NOCK elections citing many irregularities in the process. He was contesting for Second Vice Chairperson.

Ekumbo beats Athletics Kenya Chair 

The first Vice Chairperson's seat went to Kenya Swimming Federation's boss First Ben Ekumbo who garnered 24 votes against Athletics Kenya Chairperson Isaiah Kiplagat who could only manage 4 out of 31 votes cast.

Fridah Shiroya was elected the treasurer.

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