NOC-K Leadership Meets Nike Representative To Strengthen Strategic Partnership.

_{National Olympic Committee of Kenya President Shadrack Maluki (orange shirt),Nike’s representative Robert Lotwis (red shirt),Secretary General John Ogolla (blue coat),and First Deputy President Barnaba Korir during NOC-K/Nike meeting in Nairobi on Thursday July 24,2025.PHOTO/NOC-K.}

NAIROBI,Kenya-This morning, Mr. Shadrack Maluki, the newly elected President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K),hosted a productive courtesy meeting with Mr. Robert Lotwis, NIKE’S representative in Kenya, Secretary General John Ogolla and Second Deputy President Barnaba Korir joined him.

Mr. Lotwis extended his congratulations to the new NOC-K Executive and reaffirmed NIKE’s strong commitment to continuing and enhancing its valuable partnership with the Committee and #TeamKenya.

For over three decades, 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.

As Team Kenya embarks on a 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.

_{National Olympic Committee of Kenya President Shadrack Maluki and Nike’s representative Robert Lotwis at a meeting in Nairobi on Thursday July 24,2025.PHOTO/NOC-K.}

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.