Boniface Ambani Succeeds Dan Shikanda as AFC Leopards Chairman After Decisive Election Win

AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani

Boniface Ambani Succeeds Dan Shikanda as AFC Leopards Chairman After Decisive Election Win

Abigael Wafula 17:03 - 29.06.2025

Boniface Ambani has been elected AFC Leopards chairman, succeeding Dan Shikanda after defeating Evans Mutoka in the club's elections.

Boniface Ambani has been elected as the new AFC Leopards chairman after the club’s polls held at the Stadion Hotel Ballroom in Kasarani on Sunday, June 29.

The former Harambee Stars striker now takes over from Dan Shikanda, who had been in charge of the club since 2019.

Boniface Ambani convincingly defeated his sole challenger, Evans Enos Mutoka, in a decisive contest that secured him the AFC Leopards chairman seat, a position he will now hold for the next four years as he takes on the responsibility of steering the club forward.

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The former AFC Leopards striker garnered an impressive 1,101 votes, firmly establishing his lead, while his opponent, Enos Mutoka, managed to collect only 656 votes from the five polling stations spread across the voting centres.

How Did Boniface Ambani Secure Victory?

Boniface Ambani and AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani

The vote breakdown revealed Ambani’s dominance at every centre. At the first polling station, Boniface Ambani garnered 267 votes while Mutoka received 169.

The second polling station saw Boniface Ambani secure 291 votes to Mutoka’s 155, with the third polling station seeing the former Mara Sugar FC coach earn 271 votes against Evans Mutoka’s 182.

In the fourth polling station, the former Yanga SC player posted 272 votes compared to Evans Mutoka’s 176. The final tally showed Ambani winning convincingly with 1,101 votes out of the 1,783 total votes cast.

Boniface Ambani Promises to AFC Leopards

AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani.
AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani. AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani.

During his campaign and the launch of his manifesto, ‘IPOSIKU’, Boniface Ambani made a lot of promises to fans, players and stakeholders alike.

Ambani’s manifesto highlighted plans to revamp and modernise the club’s operations, invest in infrastructure, strengthen engagement with stakeholders and branches, and ensure prudent management of resources.

"AFC Leopards has a rich history, but we cannot ignore the challenges that have led to a decline in confidence from the football family and the general public," Boniface Ambani said.

The ‘Starting XI’ blueprint outlined in the manifesto sets out a bold vision, featuring transparent and accountable leadership and long-term infrastructure plans.

Boniface Ambani also has plans to come up with a structured youth academy, promotion of women’s football, revenue growth through sponsorship and merchandise, and strict financial discipline.

Isaac Mulindi was also elected as the new Secretary General of AFC Leopards following a closely contested election. Mulindi secured a total of 656 votes across the four polling stations, finishing ahead of Robert Situma, who garnered 534 votes, and Irene Sitawa, who received 429 votes.

At Polling Station 1, Mulindi led with 153 votes, while Situma and Renne (Irene Sitawa) each tallied 135. He maintained his lead in the remaining stations with 174, 161, and 168 votes, respectively, consistently outpacing his rivals.

With this victory, Isaac Mulindi takes over the reins from Caroline Walusaga, ushering in a new chapter in the club’s leadership.