BY PHILLIP ORWA
Newly elected National Olympic Committee of Kenya President Shadrack Maluki took over from the outgoing President Dr. Paul Telgat, as Telgat handed instruments of Authority to the incoming President in a colorful handover event at the Olympic Kenya offices.
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.
Mr. Maluki defined who he is as the Kenya Judo Federation President, by achieving a lot continentally and worldwide, further by bringing a Gold Medal, the first in the country, just but to mention.
In his final address as NOC-K President, Dr. 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.” Tergat said
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.
Dr. Tergat paid special tribute to the athletes, describing them as “our biggest and most successful international brand.”
And 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.”
The incoming President, 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.”
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.
