Gor Mahia Elections: How Much Aspirants Paid Emerges Ahead Of April 13 Decider

• Popular radio host Gidi Gidi has officially joined the race to become the next Gor Mahia secretary general
• Kenya's most successful club will hold their election on April 13, 2025, at the Nyayo National Stadium from 9am
• breaks down the important bits about the elections, including the aspirants and requirements to vie for office

It is now under one week to the highly anticipated Gor Mahia elections after many years of push and pull.

When and where are the Gor Mahia elections?

The elections will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the basketball arena of the Nyayo National Stadium.

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Who are the candidates in the Gor Mahia elections?

Long-serving chairman Ambrose Rachier has thrown his hat in the ring once again.

Rachier has quoted the Sports Act as the legal foundation that allows him to seek another term in office.

The veteran lawyer was supposed to face off against Dolphina Odhiambo but according to reports, only Rachier submitted his documents in time before the Friday midnight deadline. Odhiambo is the outgoing club treasurer.

In the vice-chair position, Victor Mbaka had expressed interest alongside Sally Bolo, who unsuccessfully vied for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in 2022. Current vice-chairman Frank Wasuna is also seeking re-election.

The secretary general position attracted a huge name in the name of Joseph Ogidi Oyoo, better known as Gidi Gidi. Gidi Gidi hosts the popular Patanisho show on Radio Jambo alongside former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee. He is also the brains behind the popular tune 'UNBWOGABLE'.

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Gidi Gidi is seeking to unseat incumbent Sam Ochola and Nick Arum.

The treasurer position has Gerphas Okuku, Migono Migono and Philip Dalmas Nyakwana.

How much did the aspirants pay to vie in Gor Mahia elections?

Those interested in the chairman position were expected to part with half a million shillings, while the vice-chairman aspirants were expected to pay 450,000.

The secretary-general and treasurer aspirants were expected to pay 400,000. The deadline for submission was Friday, April 4, as announced by the electoral board chairman, Gichu Wahome.

Aspirant protest high election fees

The fees elicited a sharp reaction from Dolphina Odhiambo, who is interested in the chairman position. She voiced her frustrations in the short time the board had given the aspirants to pay the fees.

"Where do they expect us to get KSh 500,000 in just two days? More importantly, who verifies that those in office have paid the money genuinely?" she told Nation Sports.

Odhiambo also questioned the stark difference between the fees in the 2020 elections and this time, stating they were required to pay only 20,000 five years ago

Requirements to vie for office in Gor Mahia elections

According to the communique released by the electoral board, here are some of the things aspirants need to have

1. A candidate has to have been an active member of Gor Mahia FC for the last 3 (Three) years.
2. Be a registered member of the club.
3. To be nominated by at least 20 branches or 20 registered members who have NOT endorsed or nominated another candidate in the same position.
4. Complete the prescribed Nomination Form and submit the duly completed form to the Election Board.
5. All Candidates will be expected to adhere/Sign to the Club Election Rules, Regulations and the Election Code of Conduct.

Why Gor Mahia coach expelled his technical bench

had also reported that Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic expelled members of his technical bench from training.

The Croatian had a fallout with his assistants, Michael Nam and Zedekiah Otieno, on the eve of their game against Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) on Sunday, March 6.

Another video has, however since emerged of Mihic making up with Nam and confirming everything had been sorted out.

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