KTTA boss to head continental body's development docket

Kenya Table Tennis Association president, Andrew Mudibo, has been elected Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) vice president in charge of Development.

Mudibo was elected unopposed during the African Federation’s AGM held on June 5, which due to the Covid-19 Pandemic was held virtually.

Africa Table Tennis Federation President, Khaled El-Salhy of Egypt was also re-elected unopposed for another term. The media relations, marketing and events management consultant has been credited with the expansion and development of the sport in Kenya.

“Mudibo’s election as the vice president in charge of development, is a blessing for the continent of Africa, as we shall benefit from his wide experience to grow the sport," said Khaled El-Salhy.

Mudibo, who has served the federation as president since 2014, after holding the Secretary General (SG) position for long has been involved with the sport's administration since the late 80's. He is credited with, among other things, starting the Saint Teresa's Table Tennis Club in Eastleigh area.

He served as the treasurer and one of the founding members of Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA). He got his coaching diploma in 1996, and is a certified International Umpire who has officiated in several elite competitions including the Commonwealth Games. 

He was elected president of Zone five for table tennis in 2008. The zone had a total of ten countries then namely, Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Eretria, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Somalia and Kenya. 

International events officiated

Africa Senior Championships held in Nairobi, Kenya in 1997

ii. World Championships held in Osaka, Japan in 2001

iii. World Championships held in Doha, Qatar in 2004

iv. Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne, Australia in 2006

v. All Africa Games held in Algeria in 2008

vi. World Championships held in Tokyo, Japan in 2009

vii. Commonwealth Games held in Delhi in 2010

viii. Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in 2014

ix. All Africa Games held in Congo Brazzaville in 2015

Elected Officials of Africa Table Tennis Federation 

1. Khaled El Salhy (Egypt) - President

2. Wahid Oshodi Enthan (Nigeria) - Deputy President

3. Alfred Bagueka (Cameroon) - Vice President Administration

4. Ms. Hajera Kajee (South Africa) - Vice President Finance

5. Andrew Mudibo (Kenya) - Vice President Development

6. Lotfi Guerfel (Tunisia) - Vice President Marketing

7. Karou Germain (Cote d’lvoire) - Vice President Technical

8. John Birungi (Rwanda) - Vice President Media & PR