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Mutuku officially launches bid for NOC-K presidency

National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) Secretary General Francis Mutuku addresses the media during the launch of his bid for the Nock presidency at Nairobi Club on March 27, 2025. 


Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mutuku also vowed to champion policies that integrate Kenya’s sports legends into sports diplomacy and international relations.
  • "We only wait to celebrate medallists from the Olympics, but I want to change that by ensuring that even qualifiers are recognised and celebrated before or after the games," he stated.

Tennis Kenya first deputy president Francis Mutuku on Thursday officially launched his bid for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) presidency, promising to serve, innovate, and elevate Kenyan sports.

With NOC-K elections set for April 24, Mutuku aims to succeed Paul Tergat, who has served two terms over eight years.