The newly elected National Olympic Committee of Kenya held a consultative meeting with NIKE’s representative in Kenya, Robert Lotwis, on Thursday at the NOCK headquarters.
NOCK leadership, led by President Shadrack Maluki,1st Vice President Barnaba Korir, and Secretary General John Ogolla and Nike, committed to a continued valuable partnership with Team Kenya ahead of the new Olympic cycle with eyes set on the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Both parties expressed keen interest in exploring fresh opportunities to strengthen their collaboration and adapt to the evolving needs of Kenyan athletes.
NIKE has been an integral part of Team Kenya’s story, proudly serving as the official kitting partner since 1993.
This enduring collaboration has significantly elevated Kenya’s reputation and standing in the world of sports. Beyond simply outfitting the national team, the partnership has actively cultivated talent, championed youth development programs, and led to iconic individual collaborations, notably Eliud Kipchoge’s historic sub-two-hour marathon and Faith Kipyegon’s remarkable, record-breaking achievements through the Breaking4 initiative.
Following the meeting, President-Elect Maluki shared his thoughts: “We’ve had a truly successful journey with NIKE – one that has seen Kenyan athletes proudly shine on the world stage in our national colours. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support, which has played a crucial role in raising the profile of both our athletes and our country.”
Mr. Lotwis’s presence in Kenya this week also included attending the recent NOC-K elections and observing the Tokyo World Championship trials, reflecting his engagement as a key stakeholder.
