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October 4, 2026

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Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reforms

Abraham Mutai was suspended as the AK Central Rift regional chairman in an announcement delivered by his secretary, Kennedy Tanui, during a media briefing in Eldoret...

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Abraham Mutai, the suspended Athletics Kenya (AK) Central Rift chairman, has broken his silence regarding his suspension and is advocating for significant reforms within the federation.

Mutai claims he has not received a formal suspension letter and continues to discharge his duties as chairman, dismissing the announcement as a "sideshow."
He is calling for the abolition of AK's regional structure and the adoption of a two-tier governance system, working directly with counties for athletic competitions.
Mutai, also the head of marketing at AK, believes Kenya's athletics is losing billions of shillings due to poor sponsorship structures and officials prioritizing personal gain over athletes.

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