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Nyamweya pulls out of FKF race, backs Shimanyula

FKF Election Board Chairman Hesbon Owilla present an acknowledged slip to FKF Presidential Candidate Sam Nyamweya (right) and his running mate Patricia Musyimi (left) on October 14th, 2024 at Kandanda House.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Shimanyula has said that his decision to vie in the elections was driven by the desire to bring competent leadership to FKF. He has promised to improve the fortunes of national teams and players' welfare in all the leagues.
  • The Electoral Board is expected to publish the final list of candidates for the positions of presidential, county, and NEC members on Sunday. 

Businessman Cleophas Shimanyula’s bid to become the next president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has received a major boost after experienced sports administrator Sam Nyamweya withdrew from the race and opted to back him.

Nyamweya is among the nine candidates, who on Monday last week got clearance from the Electoral Board to vie for FKF’s top job in the national elections planned for December 7.