Gor Mahia Football Club is set to conduct elections on April 13, with candidates required to meet specific conditions to be eligible for the race. The deadline for submitting applications to contest in the elections has been set for Friday, April 4.
As the election day approaches, the club’s electoral board chairman, Gichu Wahome, has outlined several conditions that candidates must meet before they can be cleared to vie for any position. According to the guidelines, a candidate must have been an active member of Gor Mahia FC for at least three years. Additionally, they must be a registered member of the club and receive nominations from at least 20 branches or 20 registered members who have not nominated another candidate for the same position.
Candidates are also required to adhere to Chapter Six of the Constitution, which pertains to leadership and integrity. To comply with these regulations, they must present several documents, including a certificate of good conduct, credit reference bureau clearance certificate, KRA tax compliance certificate, EACC clearance certificate, HELB clearance certificate, and the applicable nomination fee.
The upcoming elections will see four key positions contested: chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary general, and honorary treasurer. Contestants for the chairperson position must pay a nomination fee of Ksh 500,000, while those vying for the vice chairperson post are required to pay Ksh 450,000. The nomination fee for the secretary general and honorary treasurer positions has been set at Ksh 400,000 each.
The incumbent chairperson, Ambrose Rachier, is expected to seek re-election for a final four-year term. Rachier has been at the helm of the club for 17 years, having led the 21-time Football Kenya Federation Premier League champions through numerous seasons. His only confirmed challenger at this stage is the current treasurer, Dolfina Adhiambo.
The elections come at a crucial time for the club, with leadership playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. With the strict conditions set for candidates, the process is expected to ensure that only individuals with a strong commitment to the club’s development and integrity are allowed to contest. As the deadline for application submissions draws near, aspirants must fulfill all the necessary requirements to secure a place on the ballot.
