Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reforms

Abraham Mutai was suspended as the AK Central Rift regional chairman in an announcement delivered by his secretary, Kennedy Tanui, during a media briefing in Eldoret.

Suspended Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai (centre) and other AK officials address the press in Eldoret on September 28, 2026.[Peter Ochieng, Standard]

In almost every athletics show and forum, Abraham Mutai’s head bobs above the huge crowds.

He often literally stands tall, aptly agile in his organisation of distance-running competitions across the Athletics Kenya (AK) Central Rift region, comprising Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties.

The suspension, however, triggered incessant calls for reforms at the federation, with stakeholders questioning clauses in a reviewed constitution that has since been transmitted to the Registrar of Sports for registration.

Standard Sports sat down with Mutai on Saturday - a week after the controversial pronouncement.

Have you been subjected to the disciplinary process following your suspension?

Source: The Standard Sports