National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) today marked a historic and progressive transition in its leadership as outgoing President Paul Tergat officially handing over the instruments of authority to the newly elected President, Shadrack Maluki.
The ceremony was a moment of both reflection and renewal, and paid tribute to the dedicated NOC-K Secretariat, whose consistency and professionalism have kept the institution grounded, efficient, and forward-focused throughout the transition.
In his final address as NOC-K President, Tergat, an IOC Member, reflected on the organization’s transformation during his eight-year tenure.
“These ladies and gentlemen distinguished themselves for exemplary dedication, passion, and teamwork… a selflessness trait,”
This is the delivery secret for our transformation of NOC-K to a respectable and enviable institution.”
He acknowledged key partners such as Nike, the IOC, ANOCA, and local sponsors including Safaricom and Kenya Breweries, for believing in the NOC-K vision and standing firmly with the #TeamKenya family.
He paid special tribute to the athletes, describing them as “our biggest and most successful international brand.”
Dr. Tergat extended his best wishes to the new leadership, stating, “I am persuaded that in them, we have a Team driven by a desire, a dream, and a vision to translate the aspirations of our athletes, Kenyan people, and the entire Olympic Movement to greater heights… I have tremendous confidence in your great leadership.”
Incoming President Shadrack Maluki, in his inaugural remarks, emphasized the Board’s readiness to build on the existing legacy.
“There is no reinventing the wheel but simply oiling and reinvigorating the parts and linkages that propel the momentum to greater success of the Movement and our athletes,” he said.
Recognizing the path carved by his predecessor, President Maluki added, “We stand on the foundation of a very reputable National Olympic Committee with great admiration across borders… I salute you, Mr. President and IOC Member, Paul.”
As part of the symbolic and operational transition, several critical institutional items were officially handed over, including the NOC-K Seal, Constitution, Olympic Charter, NOC-K and IOC flags, office keys, bank statements, cheque books, among others.
These items represent the legal, administrative and symbolic authority of NOC-K — from governance documents that anchor Olympic values, to fiscal and institutional tools that ensure operational continuity. President Maluki reaffirmed that continuity and progress would remain the core tenets of his administration.
“We remain one family, one Movement, one NOC… and we are ready to deliver our expertise, experiences, and services to the sports community at whatever capacity and space we occupy.”
Under the leadership of President Maluki, the new Board affirmed its resolve to strengthen the institution’s governance framework, deepen engagement across the sports ecosystem, and uphold athletes as the core of every NOC-K priority moving forward