Korir to run for NOCK first vice president seat in April elections

Athletics Kenya executive member Barnaba Korir has officially declared his candidacy for the First Vice President position in the upcoming National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) elections set for April 24, 2025.

Korir, who has been endorsed by Athletics Kenya for the role, expressed his enthusiasm about joining the race, emphasizing the importance of engaging with delegates who will determine the outcome.

"I'm excited to plunge into the elections. It's an exciting journey — and of course, elections can go any direction — but it's all about talking to the delegates who will vote for us," Korir stated.

He believes securing the position will benefit Athletics Kenya, a federation that consistently delivers medals for the country at the Olympics.

"If you’re there, you represent the interests of your federation. There are key areas to address, like coaching programs, scholarships for coaches, technical officials, technical officials, support personnel and competitions that take place and are represented by the NOCK," he added.

This will be Korir’s second attempt at a NOCK leadership position after serving as an executive member for the past four years.

The elections will involve 29 delegates from various federations, who will vote to elect new office bearers for the next four-year term.