Jackson Tuwei was on Wednesday confirmed Athletics Kenya President during the association’s Annual General Meeting held at Riadha House.
Tuwei was appointed interim president in December last year after the suspension of former President Isaiah Kiplagat by the world governing body IAAF in November following allegations of graft cases against him.
Jinaro Kibet position as vice chairman was also confirmed by the AGM. Kibet has been the federation’s legal officer since 2011. The AGM also passed the new constitution in line with the country’s constitution and in accordance with the Sports Act of 2013. AK will now hold their elections next year.
The meeting also abolished the position of Chief Executive officer, previously held by Isaac Mwangi, who was suspended in February for six months by the IAAF pending investigations into allegations that he solicited for bribes from drug cheats Francisca Koki and Joyce Sakari. The position of CEO will revert to Secretary General.
Delegates asked the government to speed up preparations for the 2017 World Youth Championships which Kenya will be hosting. They described the pace as slow and warned that the country risks losing the rights to host the event. AK Western regional chairman Francis Afundi noted that time was running out for the country to host the event. The delegates also welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s role in fast tracking the Anti Doping Bill.