Gor Mahia announce elections plan

Gor Mahia Football Club have announced plans to hold elections within the next 90 days in compliance with a recent ruling by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).

The tribunal deemed the current Executive Committee's tenure unlawful, noting that their term expired on August 8, 2024. However, the SDT has allowed the current officials to remain in office temporarily until the elections are conducted.

The tribunal has mandated that the elections follow the club's constitution and the Sports Act, 2013. Members registered by December 31, 2024, will be eligible to vote, in recognition of their legitimate expectation to participate in the elections.

Club Chairman Ambrose Rachier expressed the club's intention to fully comply with the tribunal's orders.

“We are more than happy to call the elections. Plans are to comply with the tribunal order, and tomorrow (Tuesday) we will appear for a mention at the tribunal. Afterward, we should be able to announce a roadmap, inviting interested candidates to express their interest.

“However, I urge everyone not to put elections above the club's interests. We are still hunting for this season’s title, and everything should be conducted responsibly,” he stated.

As the elections approach, scrutiny has grown over the eligibility of current officials, including Rachier, to contest. Current treasurer Dolphina Odhiambo has also questioned Rachier's eligibility to vie for re-election.

“I am going to vie for the chairmanship of the club. I am happy the chairman is organizing elections. However, the tribunal issued a letter stating he is not eligible to vie because his term is over. Should he decide to contest, we are ready to face him at the ballot,” She said.

Both Rachier and Odhiambo spoke during the unveiling of the club's new head coach, Croat Sinisa Mihic. The 48-year-old has been hired on a six-month probation contract, with the possibility of an extension based on his performance. Mihic succeeds interim coach Zedekiah Otieno, who has been leading the team since Brazilian coach Leonardo Neiva's departure in November 2024.

The club is currently third in the league standings and hopes to enhance its performance under Mihic’s leadership.