{"id":18117,"date":"2025-08-24T12:52:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T12:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18117"},"modified":"2025-08-24T13:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T13:10:09","slug":"bonface-anyula-clinches-kawangware-branch-chairmanship-in-high-stakes-afc-leopards-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18117","title":{"rendered":"Bonface Anyula Clinches Kawangware Branch Chairmanship in High-Stakes AFC Leopards Election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kawangware, Nairobi \u2013<\/em><br>In a charged but peaceful election held at Maranatha Church, Bonface Anyula emerged victorious as the new chairman of AFC Leopards\u2019 Kawangware Branch, unseating incumbent Joseph Manyonyi in a tightly contested race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyula secured a commanding <strong>54 votes<\/strong> against Manyonyi\u2019s <strong>29<\/strong>, signaling a decisive shift in leadership at one of the most influential and historic branches of the AFC Leopards family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound2787860332204035877-1024x446.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound2787860332204035877-1024x446.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound2787860332204035877-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound2787860332204035877-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound2787860332204035877.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The election, conducted under the watchful eyes of AFC Leopards club administrator <strong>Willis Okumu<\/strong> and finance secretary <strong>Martin Mulwenge<\/strong>, was hailed for its transparency and decorum. Several observers from various branches across the country were also present, reflecting the significance of the Kawangware vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound4108917114981382869-752x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound4108917114981382869-752x1024.jpg 752w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound4108917114981382869-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound4108917114981382869-768x1046.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound4108917114981382869-1128x1536.jpg 1128w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound4108917114981382869.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6541597947456386914-1024x446.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6541597947456386914-1024x446.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6541597947456386914-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6541597947456386914-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6541597947456386914.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Leadership Line-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining Anyula in steering the branch are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benard Amboko<\/strong> \u2013 Vice Chairman<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oscar Esohe<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary General<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elizabeth Onyango<\/strong> \u2013 Treasurer<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arnold Andole (Shiononya)<\/strong> \u2013 Organising Secretary<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sophia Abwao &amp; Silas Muduvi<\/strong> \u2013 Executive Committee Members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound109159018846806232-462x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound109159018846806232-462x1024.jpg 462w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound109159018846806232-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound109159018846806232.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In his passionate acceptance speech, Mr. Anyula struck a unifying tone, pledging to rebuild the branch\u2019s legacy and enhance its national visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound8393606093982544377.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI am greatly honoured to serve this great branch. This is a privilege I accept with deep humility. I pledge to serve with utmost zeal for the good of our branch and our beloved club,\u201d<\/em> he said.<br><em>\u201cI extend an olive branch to the outgoing officials and all who vied but did not secure the members\u2019 mandate. This was just a friendly match. Let us now unite as one family under our club AFC Leopards, in the spirit of \u2018Obulala na Maani\u2019 \u2013 Unity is Strength.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>A Legacy to Uphold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kawangware Branch, one of the oldest and most vibrant among the over 100 branches nationwide, has long been a powerhouse of passion, loyalty, and grassroots mobilisation for AFC Leopards. Known for its hands-on involvement in club affairs, the branch has historically produced leaders who went on to serve at the national level, including the late <strong>Remy Midi<\/strong> (former club treasurer), <strong>Keyonzo Ngaira<\/strong> (former vice chairman), and the legendary <strong>Timothy Lilumbi<\/strong>, the club\u2019s longest-serving organising secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With fresh leadership at the helm and renewed energy among the rank and file, the Kawangware Branch is poised to reclaim its glory and continue playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the mighty Ingwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Story by: Bob Anyula<\/em><br><em>For Good Morning Kenya<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kawangware, Nairobi \u2013In a charged but peaceful election held at Maranatha Church, Bonface Anyula emerged victorious as the new chairman of AFC Leopards\u2019 Kawangware Branch, unseating incumbent Joseph Manyonyi in a tightly contested race. Anyula secured a commanding 54 votes against Manyonyi\u2019s 29, signaling a decisive shift in leadership at one of the most influential &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":18121,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18117"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18135,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18117\/revisions\/18135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}