Former Makadara Member of Parliament Reuben Ndolo was elected unopposed in today’s Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) chairman at Nyayo Gymnasium.
The former legislature assumes office where their affairs will be fully addressed, adding that he will endeavour to source for sponsorship to enable KPBC stage national title fights in all the weight categories.
Ndolo returns to the position he held from 1998 to 2000 before quitting after being elected Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC) president, where he also served for two years.
Ndolo takes over from Hilary Alila, who didn’t seek re-election. He will serve for four years.
Yassin Ahmed was elected the new vice chairman after he floored incumbent Charles Juma. Ahmed claimed 47 votes against Juma’s two.
Frankline Imbenzi retained his position as secretary general after beating former national heavyweight champion Abdallah Kent. Imbenzi, who polled 50 votes, will be deputised by veteran coach Julius Odhiambo.
Purity Gacheri is KPBC’s new treasurer, having also been elected unopposed. She replaces Bernadette Kaloki who did not seek re-election. Fredrick Simwata will deputise Gacheri. Simwata beat Lucas Omondi by 31 votes to nine. Francis Orlando was elected the organising secretary in absentia, beating Joseph Odhiambo by 41 votes to five.
The new team also co-opted committee members and a patron. Zack Oduor becomes the new patron while Samuel Gitau and Linda Book are the new committee members.
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