The death of Olympian Dickson Wamwiri has exposed the vicious boardroom war between Kenya Taekwondo Association officials and several members. These wrangles — going back as far as two decades ago — centre on management of funds, subscription fees, election of new officials and amendment of the federation's constitution. They are now asking members to pay subscription fees and yet the federation has never displayed its accounts," Kamau says. Another bone of contention is the subscription fees, including a Sh4,000 one-time membership fee and an annual registration fee of Sh4,000. "Ever since I was a junior athlete, it has been the same officials in office until now.

Source: The Star September 21, 2020 21:00 UTC