In a directive dated June 10, 2026, Sports Registrar Rose Wasike declared that Rachier’s maximum term in office under the Sports Act officially expired at midnight on June 8, 2026.
The ruling now places the club under pressure to comply with sports governance regulations and initiate a transition in leadership.
According to the Registrar, Gor Mahia has been given a maximum of two weeks to submit a formal election notice.
Failure to do so could expose the club to legal consequences for continued non-compliance with provisions of the Sports Act and the Sports Registrar Regulations.
The directive comes at a significant moment for the club, which recently secured another FKF Premier League title and remains one of the most influential football institutions in the country.
However, attention has now shifted from achievements on the pitch to questions surrounding governance and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Official records cited by the Registrar indicate that Gor Mahia was issued with its Certificate of Registration under the Sports Act on June 8, 2018.
Under Regulation 6 of the Sports Registrar Regulations, the club was required to conduct elections within 90 days of registration, meaning the exercise should have taken place by September 8, 2018.
However, the Registrar noted that the first elections were not held until August 8, 2020, nearly two years later.
The delay has become a central issue in the current dispute over the legality of the club’s leadership tenure.
In her communication, Wasike accused the outgoing office bearers of employing “delaying tactics” to postpone the electoral process.
According to the Registrar, the postponement appeared intended to circumvent the eight-year term limit established under the law for elected sports officials.
The Sports Act provides clear governance guidelines aimed at promoting accountability, transparency, and regular leadership renewal within sports organizations.
The Registrar argues that these provisions apply equally to all registered sports entities and must be enforced consistently.
The development is expected to trigger a period of uncertainty within the club as officials move to determine the next course of action.
Fresh elections could usher in a new leadership team or pave the way for familiar faces to seek fresh mandates from members, subject to eligibility requirements.