Athletics Kenya (AK) embark on constitution review
(FILE)Athletics Kenya (AK) President Lt. Gen. Jackson Tuwei (L) shake hand with Paul Mutwii, AK Senior Vice-President at the Riadha house offices in Nairobi on Kenya on January 28, 2016. Photo/Stafford Ondego/Sportpicha.
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Athletics Kenya (AK), the national governing body for athletics, has announced the start of a comprehensive review of its constitution, inviting stakeholders and the public to submit their views between September 15 and October 15, 2025.
The federation, which oversees track and field, cross country, road running, race walking, mountain and ultra-running, is undertaking the review to strengthen its governance structures and ensure its framework aligns with future operations and vision.
“This review is an important step towards shaping the future of athletics in Kenya. We encourage all stakeholders—athletes, coaches, officials, and fans—to actively participate by sharing their submissions and proposals,” AK said in a statement.
Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary of the AK Constitution Review Committee and sent via email to admin@athleticskenya.or.ke.
A copy of the current constitution has also been made available on the Athletics Kenya website for reference.
The review follows a history of constitutional reforms within the federation. On October 18, 2011, AK unveiled a draft of its new constitution after a five-year consultation process.
This was followed by a review process in November 2015 to align the document with the Kenyan Constitution and the Sports Act of 2013.
The revised version was formally approved and ratified at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 27, 2016.
By reopening the process, AK says it aims to ensure that the governing framework not only complies with national laws but also addresses evolving needs in athletics management and development.
The National Athletics Championships and other sanctioned competitions will continue as scheduled during the review period, with AK emphasizing that the exercise is part of its broader mandate to foster transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in the sport.
Stakeholders now have until mid-October to contribute to the shaping of a constitution that will guide the federation for years to come.
In March last year, High Court ordered President Jackson Tuwei alongside the officials within his Executive to leave office after having extended their tenure at the helm of the organisation.
However, an Appeal Court set aside the ruling on March 20, noting that the petitioners had not sought orders barring the executive committee members from being re-elected to the office.
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