Kenya is staring at an imminent ban by the International Olympics Committee following the disbandment of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya by Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario yesterday. While announcing the disbandment, Wario cited the allegations of mismanagement surrounding Kenya’s participation at the 2016 Rio Olympics as his major drive. “You are all aware of the troubles at Rio Olympics for our Team Kenya that has dampened the spirits and the pride of the people of Kenya,” said Wario. Nyaberi is the Kenya National Sports Council (KNSC) treasurer and former Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) vice-chairman. However, Francis K Paul, the NOC secretary general, dismissed Wario’s move saying he had no mandate to do so and it amounted to government interference, putting the country at loggerheads with the IOC.

Source: The Star August 26, 2016 02:26 UTC