Kahariri voted KVA chair in a peaceful election

The members of the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) unanimously voted Dr Samuel Kahariri as their new national chairperson. Dr Kahariri garnered 138 votes against the outgoing Dr Victor Yamo who amassed 97 votes. Accepting his victory, the new chair said that he would work with the outgoing team for a better industry and “reengineer the focus of the association”.

He said: “I am humbled by this opportunity.”

Dr. Samuel Kahariri making a comment after his victory on April 28, 2016 in Steers Hotel in Meru County along side other members of the new committee. PHOTO/KVA

The peaceful elections took place at the very spot— the Steers Hotel in Meru— where the annual general meeting took place. Other winners included Dr Kenneth Wameyo (the honorary secretary) who accrued 145 votes to beat his opponent Dr Toroitich Kisa (91votes).

The only female member of the team is Dr Purity Nkirote who was voted by 129 members for the post of assistant honorary treasurer. In a hotly contested post, Dr Martin Nyamweya (120 votes) became the Vice Chair against Dr Andrew Matole (112).

Dr Isaiah Chacha was elected unopposed for the position assistant secretary while Dr Joseph Odhiambo’s 135 votes made him the treasurer over Dr Sabenzia Wekesa. Out of the five contestants, the following three emerged victorious to become committee members: Dr Benson Kibore(169), Dr Solomon Onyango (161) and Dr William Kingori(134).