The polls
conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) saw Maluki garner 15 votes, outdoing outgoing Secretary General Francis Mutuku's 12.
Maluki, who previously served as the committee's first vice president, replaces Tegrat, whose
tenure ended after serving two four-year terms.
Tergat said he was satisfied with the progress by the
committee since he took office in 2017.
“I am pleased to have
worked for the National Olympic Committee and to have represented NOC on behalf of the
Government of Kenya. I am handing over an institution that is not where we
found ourselves when we came in, it is an excellent institution now,” said
Tergat.
The five-time world marathon champion who assumed the reins in
September 2017, replacing Kipchoge Keino unopposed after his sole challenger, Patrick Muyah, failed to garner the required votes at the General Assembly. He
would retain his seat unopposed in 2020.
Target ceased power at a time when NOC-K was marred by theRio Olympics scandal, which saw some of its officials stand trial in court on corruption charges.
"The process is finally over, and it's time to focus our programs on our athletes and sportsmen.
"We have a new office, and we have
a lot of work. The programs are already ongoing, and we should be able to go
faster," added Tergat.
Man of the moment Maluki said he would be looking up to Tergat, even as he assumes the reins.
“Tergat is not leaving NOC-K but will be an honorary president on the board. We look forward to his guidance,” Maluki said.
The closely
contested polls saw Barnaba Korir of Athletics clinch the deputy president’s
post after managing 15 votes, to beat KBF
president Anthony ‘Jamal’ Otieno, who secured 12 votes.
Other elective posts saw Kenya Weightlifting Secretary General John Ogolla clinch the Secretary General’s seat unopposed after Kenya Table Tennis President Andrew Mudibo was locked out.
Ogolla will be deputised by Francis Karugu, who beat former Kenya rugby star Humphrey Khayange 14-13.
Fred Chege takes over the treasurer’s
seat after narrowly edging Francis Mbuthia, 14-13. Charles Mose will deputise him from the cycling federation, who sailed through unopposed.
Joyceline Nyambura, Suleiman Sumba and former KRU chairman Sasha Mutai were elected as committee executive members.
In contrast, national women's rugby 7s captain Grace Adhiambo was elected female athletes' representative after beating national women's volleyball team player Edith Wisa 15-12.
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, who was unopposed, will serve as the representative for male athletes.
Meanwhile, Doreen Okwiri beat Mududa Waweru for the women's representative position.
Maluki's team, fresh start, and the newly elected committee will serve a four-year term.
