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NAIROBI, June 20, 2026 – Kenya Aquatics stakeholders on Saturday passed a motion of no confidence against former president Dr. Maureen Owiti, treasurer Liz Matimu and assistant treasurer Doris Njue during the federation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Kasarani Stadium Conference Hall.

The meeting attracted more than 100 delegates representing clubs and counties from across the country.

Delegates unanimously backed the motion, citing concerns over accountability and transparency following the federation’s failure to hold an AGM for the past three years.

To ensure continuity in leadership, the delegates proposed Nairobi Aquatics chairperson Teddy Wamunyu as Kenya Aquatics president, Thomas Muli as treasurer and Lilian Ndegwa as assistant treasurer.

The stakeholders also proposed a Special General Meeting on August 15, 2026, where an auditor will be selected before a substantive AGM is convened.

No elections were conducted during Saturday’s meeting due to an existing court injunction that bars the federation from holding elections. The proposed officials were therefore nominated to provide leadership continuity as the federation works through its legal and governance challenges.

The resolutions passed during the AGM were formally recorded and communicated to World Aquatics, Africa Aquatics, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), the Ministry of Sports, the Sports Registrar and other relevant institutions.

According to officials, most of the organizations acknowledged receipt of the changes and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Kenya Aquatics. They also called for stability within the federation and urged leaders to prioritize the welfare of athletes.

In his acceptance speech, Wamunyu pledged to champion accountability, transparency and servant leadership.

He urged sports administrators at both national and county levels to serve stakeholders with humility and professionalism.

“My immediate priority is to unite all stakeholders, restore order in our financial systems and pursue the necessary legal processes to strengthen the federation,” said Wamunyu.

He further announced plans to establish independent committees covering finance, governance and ethics, coaches’ affairs, athletes’ representation, selection processes and legal matters.

Kenya Aquatics Secretary General Collins Marigiri used the meeting to remind stakeholders of several key events on the federation’s calendar. These include the 2026 World Aquatics Day celebrations in Murang’a, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships in Kampala and the World Aquatics Championships in Beijing.

Locally, attention will also turn to the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships scheduled for Nanyuki in August and Machakos in November.

Counties represented at the AGM included Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Murang’a, Nairobi, Embu, Meru, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu and Tharaka Nithi.

The federation’s immediate focus is the World Aquatics Day 2026 celebrations in Murang’a, where Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata is expected to attend as chief guest.

Stakeholders expressed optimism that the latest developments will help restore confidence in the federation and provide a stable environment for the growth of aquatic sports in Kenya.