Reuben Ndolo was yesterday elected unopposed as Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) chairman in the federation’s polls held at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium.
The elections, which was presided over by Capacity Building Agency Consulting through Brian Weke as the returning officer, saw the former Makadara MP return to the federation he led between 1998 and 2001. Ahmed Yassin was voted as vice chairman after garnering 47 votes against Charles Juma who managed two votes.
Hillary Alila, the outgoing chairman, opted not to seek reelection while Frankline Imbezi retained the Secretary-General post with Abdalla Kent getting no vote. Julius Odhiambo got 40 votes to win Assistant Secretary-General post against Leonard Wanga who collected nine votes.
Purity Gacheri was voted treasurer unopposed as Fredrick Simatwo got 31 votes to floor Lucas Omondi in the vice treasurer position. Francis Olando was voted as Organizing secretary while Martin Nderia went unopposed as assistant organizing secretary.
Good working relationships
Ndolo, a former Commonwealth Boxing Council President, promised to put in place measures to ensure the sport is improved.
“We will start working with my new team immediately. I know the pain of boxers and that’s why I must make sure boxers and promoters’ work together and ensure good working relationships,” said Ndolo.
Alila blamed infighting within the federation saying it derailed efforts of previous office bearers and promised to work closely with the new team.
“There's a lot of infighting among the stakeholders that slowed our work. However, we made some progress in administrative structures which will help incoming officials’ work easier,” said Alila.
The election was also attended by Sports Registrar representatives Richard Ombeba.
