Kenya: Huge Blow As Sdt Nullify Owalo Appointment As Gor Mahia Patron, Order Fresh Process

NAIROBI — The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has nullified the appointment of Eliud Owalo as Gor Mahia patron, citing contravention of the club’s constitution.

In a ruling delivered today, the tribunal argued that the power to appoint a club patron is vested in a board of trustees and not the Executive Committee, who appointed the former Cabinet Secretary.

“Article 7 establishes the Board of Trustees as the top oversight governing organ of the Club. Article 8(1) reiterates that the Board of…