Stakeholders express relief as Mombasa swimming body sets path to long-awaited elections
MOMBASA, Kenya — The Mombasa County Swimming Association (MCSA) has announced plans to hold long-overdue elections, following the establishment of a 90-day transitional committee to oversee the process.
In a memo dated February 8, 2026, the association confirmed the formation of an interim committee tasked with managing county swimming activities and preparing the ground for new leadership. The committee will coordinate operations during the transition, learn administrative processes from current officials, and ensure a smooth and transparent handover after the elections.
The notice was sent to affiliated clubs, schools, coaches and adult swimmers, and invited each eligible club to nominate one representative to serve on the interim committee on a voluntary basis. Nominees must be available for meetings, interested in governance, and committed to the growth of swimming in the county.
Ten clubs were listed as eligible to submit nominees, including MAC Swimming Club, Braeburn, Bandari Swim Club, Blue Ocean Swim Club, Octopus Swim Club, Aga Khan Academy, Jaffery Academy, Oshwal Academy, Mombasa Parents Swim Club, and Krazy Kraken Aquatics.
The interim body will also include three members of the current executive committee. According to the memo, the nominated members will be free to contest for positions in the upcoming elections.
Clubs have been asked to submit their nominees’ details by midnight on February 13, 2026.
An independent electoral board has also been set up to prepare the election roadmap. The board is led by MCSA chairman Ahmed Kaderani and includes legal adviser Issa Mohamed. Both officials will not contest in the elections.
The move has been welcomed by stakeholders, many of whom have called for fresh leadership to revive the county’s once-dominant position in Kenyan swimming.
One stakeholder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the elections offer a chance to bring in young and energetic leaders. He noted that Mombasa once produced the majority of the national team but has since fallen behind other counties.
“Seventy percent of the national team used to come from Mombasa. It is time we reclaim that lost glory by electing the right leadership,” he said. “We also need to work closely with other counties. Kilifi is coming up well and now has the first standard long-course pool in the Coast region.”
The association has urged all clubs to regularize their status in line with legal and regulatory requirements ahead of the elections.