S. OchiengSports Dispute Tribunal postpones KVF polls
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 28.04.23. | 20:42
SDT gave a lifeline to the current KVF officials by extending the term for three months
The John Ohaga-led Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has dealt a late blow to the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) by suspending their elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Saturday 29 April 2023.
According to the ruling passed on Friday afternoon, the SDT faulted KVF for failing to adhere to the federation's laws as it directed that branch elections be held first before the national event.
Further, the SDT ordered elections of the national executive committee (NEC) be held within the next 90 days to avoid Kenya being locked out of international sports events.
Another federation that needs to conduct elections is KVF. Fresh leadership to ensure we have vibrant leagues that aren't staged in potato farms. Indoor volleyball belongs indoor. We also need to see more sponsors come on board.
— Japheth Mutinda (@JaphMutinda) July 25, 2022
In a letter sent out to its stakeholders and affiliates, KVF confirmed receipt of the ruling as it announced that no elections would take place as had initially been planned following the ruling.
“As you may be aware, there was a proceeding on the above subject matter (SPORTS DISPUTE TRIBUNAL OUTCOME). The Sports Tribunal has issued a ruling to the extent that there will be no Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2023.
As per the ruling, elections shall be done within a period of 90 days. The court shall monitor the progress and a mention is scheduled for May 30, 2023. Should there be more information, we shall update you,” the notice seen by Mozzart Sport read.
Ohaga sitting with Allan Owiny and Gabriel Ouko directed that branch elections of the sport must be held first before the AGM is held on July 29 when the NEC will be elected.
Ohaga, who acknowledged the role of educational institutions as the breeding grounds for national stars in the sport, then directed they participate in the national event.
"Educational institutions must take part in both the branch and national elections since they are an integral part of developing the sport,” ruled Ohaga.
SDT gave a lifeline to the current officials of the KVF by extending the term of the current officials by a period of 90 days.
The members who, must participate in the KVF polls are the new county-based branches, registered clubs, Kenya Secondary School Sports Associations (KSSSA), Kenya Primary Schools Sports Associations (KPSSA) and Kenya Universities Sports Association.
The tribunal upheld an objection raised by 14 branch officials of KVF led by John Odhiambo Ogara conducting the April 29 KVF AGM saying it is a nullity as the law has been violated.
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Additional reporting by Nation
