AFC Leopards confirm AGM & election dates amid plans for corporate model transition

AFC Leopards confirm AGM & election dates amid plans for corporate model transition

Mark Kinyanjui 16:57 - 07.03.2025

AFC Leopards have provided an update on when the next AGM and Club elections will be held, while the Task Force appointed to oversee the club's transition from a community to a corporate model has now out

AFC Leopards have officially announced that the club elections, set to usher in a new chairperson, will take place on 29th June 2025. 

The current executive members, elected in 2022, will see their term end in May 2025. Per the club’s constitution, only members who have been registered for at least three months before the elections will be eligible to vote.

The much-awaited polls will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 30th March 2025, at the Nyayo Stadium basketball court. The club emphasised the importance of branch members registering by 31st March to avoid any inconveniences.

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During this election year, AFC Leopards also expressed its gratitude to the Corporate Task Force, which concluded its six-month mandate by submitting a comprehensive report on 3rd March 2025. 

The task force had been tasked with exploring pathways for the club to transition to a corporate model, a move widely seen as critical to addressing the long-standing challenges plaguing the club.

The Corporate Task Force identified several deep-seated issues hindering the club's progress. 

While AFC Leopards remains one of Kenya’s most storied and beloved football clubs, its last Premier League title came in 1998, and the current community ownership model is seen as a double-edged sword.

Key challenges include:

Financial Struggles: The community model has limited the club's ability to attract serious investors, relying heavily on gate collections, sporadic sponsorship deals, and donations.

Governance Issues: Poor communication between leadership and fans has eroded trust, while elected leaders often lack expertise in modern football management, leading to poor decision-making.

Underutilized Brand Value: Despite a rich history and loyal fan base, Leopards have failed to capitalize on their brand through commercial opportunities, falling behind professionally-run teams.

Accountability Concerns: The decision-making process is marred by diffused responsibilities, further hampering progress.

The task force recommended greater autonomy in negotiating revenue streams, such as broadcast rights, as a crucial step forward. 

Drawing inspiration from global football powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona, the report suggested embracing digital transformation and professional governance to modernize the club's operations.

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