Athletics Kenya has announced its nomination and endorsement of Barnaba Korir for the elective position of First Vice President in the upcoming elections of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) set for next Thursday at the Pride Inn Hotel in Nairobi.

“Korir is a dedicated Executive Member of Athletics Kenya in charge of youth development and Athletics Kenya expresses strong confidence in Korir’s ability and capacity to serve the Kenyan Olympics body effectively for the next four years,” read the communique.

“The entire executive of Athletics Kenya (AK) is united in our decision to nominate Barnaba Korir, for the post of first vice president of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya,” Athletics Kenya president Lt. Gen (Rtd) Jack Tuwei said.

“For over two decades, he has been crucial in helping Kenyan athletes grow and succeed in major competitions worldwide. His instrumental role in organizing key athletic events here at home including the Absa Kip Keino Classic, World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold – Sirikwa Classic, The Nairobi City Marathon, ISF World School Cross Country Championship among others, further demonstrates his dedication to our sport. “We are confident NOCK will greatly benefit from Mr. Korir’s strong capacity building, excellent organizational skills and vast network of professionals from around the world. This nomination reflects our collective belief in his ability to serve.”

Barnaba Korir has served the National Olympic Committee of Kenya as an executive member for the last four years. Due to his outstanding leadership, he was made the Deputy Chef de mission of the Team Kenya to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Previously, he served as the Chef de Mission of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Commenting on his endorsement by the Athletics Kenya Executive Committee, Barnaba Korir said: “I’d like to thank my colleagues for this vote of confidence and nomination, which I accept with humility and gratitude.

Athletics Kenya is a key member of NOCK and our mutual working relations, and cooperation goes back many years. I pledge to build on the success story already achieved at Athletics Kenya by sharing our best practices with other member federations of NOCK, for the mutual benefit of all members, athletes, federations, sponsors, government, corporate world and the Olympics Movement at large”.