The Architectural Association of Kenya members will be electing a new governing council before their 44th AGM to be held on Friday, 25th March 2011. Incumbent chairman, Arch. Steven Oundo, is largely expected to retain his seat for a second term with indications that he will be running for the seat unopposed. Arch. Oundo has been largely credited for having spearheading reforms in the construction sector and has been at the forefront in the fight against unfair procurement procedures that AAK members have been subjected to in the past.
The race has thus shifted to the position of vice chairman, with three strong contenders for the post. This is seemingly the most strategic position to hold for those seeking to take over after Arch. Oundo clears his second and final term as AAK chairman in 2013. Those in the race are Arch. Waweru Gathecha - immediate former chairman AAK Architects Chapter, Arch. Maxwell Suero - immediate former chairman of AAK Mombasa branch and QS Festus Litiku - the incumbent vice chairman. QS Litiku is facing a daunting task to retain his seat.
This election also brings to the fore the voting procedures for the association. Currently, the association sends ballot papers to all its eligible members via post. These members are then required to fill up the ballots and return them to the secretariat before a set deadline. This procedure, besides being too costly for the association, is also prone to irregularities. A member is planning to move a motion to have the elections conducted via the association's website which was recently upgraded.
The election results will be announced on 25th march at the AGM.
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