Legends demand a fair Athletics Kenya constitution
Legendary athletes have laid out their demands as Athletics Kenya (AK) begins review of its constitution following a Court of Appeal order in March 2025...
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Legendary Kenyan athletes are demanding a fair and transparent Athletics Kenya (AK) constitution following a Court of Appeal order in March 2025. They seek fresh leadership and the right for athletes to elect AK executive officials, pushing for public participation in line with Kenya's Constitution.
- Among the proposals is a new AK constitution that criminalizes conflicts of interest and removes the archaic delegate system for elections.
- Moses Tanui, a two-time Boston Marathon champion, emphasized that athletes must be recognized as key stakeholders and have a say in AK's affairs.
- Wilson Boit, a former 3000m steeplechase world record holder, highlighted the need for the new law to end impunity and address conflicts of interest within the federation.
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