A decisive intervention by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) could finally resolve the deadlock that delayed the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) elections. The IOC affirmed that federation presidents are the rightful voting delegates, following a dispute that caused the postponement of the April 24 elections. Four federations—triathlon, handball, volleyball, and taekwondo—disagreed on whether their presidents or secretary generals had legitimate voting authority.
This disagreement led NOCK’s top officials, including President Paul Tergat and Secretary General Francis Mutuku, to convene an emergency session, but efforts to reach a consensus failed, leading to the indefinite suspension of the polls. In a letter to Tergat, the IOC referred to the NOCK Constitution, adopted in 2017 and approved by the IOC, which specifies that federation presidents are the designated voting delegates unless they are absent.
The IOC also clarified that disputes should be resolved by the NOCK General Assembly, which holds final authority on constitutional interpretations. The global body urged NOCK to settle the issue quickly and proceed with elections in accordance with constitutional procedures.
