Ambrose Rachier to vie unopposed for Gor Mahia chairman position
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier is set to retain his seat unopposed in the club’s upcoming elections, with the polls slated for April 13 at Nyayo Stadium. Only a few positions have attracted multiple candidates, according to the Elections Board.
Ambrose Rachier will vie unopposed as he seeks a new term as Gor Mahia chairman during the club’s elections scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Nyayo National Stadium basketball gymnasium.
Rachier, who has held the position since 2008, also vied unopposed in the 2020 elections.
His candidature was confirmed by the Gor Mahia Elections Board, which also cleared six other candidates vying for the club’s three other vacant positions: vice-chairperson, secretary general, and honorary treasurer.
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The vice-chairperson position also attracted only one candidate, with Victor Omondi cleared to run unopposed.
Sam Ocholla was cleared to seek a new term as secretary general and will face competition from radio presenter Joseph Ogidi, also known as GidiGidi, and Nicanor Arum.
The position of honorary treasurer attracted two candidates, Gerphas Ogola and Philip Nyakwana, who have both been cleared to contest.
To be cleared to vie, candidates were required to meet several eligibility criteria outlined in Article 11 of the club’s constitution.
They must have been registered and active club members for at least three years and must have secured nominations from at least 20 club branches or individual members — provided the nominators had not endorsed another candidate for the same position.
In addition, applicants were required to:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Submit a certificate of good conduct issued within the last six months
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Provide a passport-size photograph
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Submit a copy of their national ID or passport
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Obtain clearance certificates from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Candidates also had to pay a non-refundable electoral fee, as follows:
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Chairperson – Ksh 500,000
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Vice-Chairperson – Ksh 450,000
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Secretary General and Honorary Treasurer – Ksh 400,000 each
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