BY MOSES MUNYOKI

Omar Abdallah is the new Chairman, Kenya Correspondents Association (KCA) Coast region.

Omar popularly known as Ommy Dallah was elected as the new Chairperson by the region members in an election that was held in Mombasa.

He takes the leadership mantle from Baya Kitsao who has served in the position for a period of three years.

In his acceptance speech Omar vowed to work together with all team members and make the association beneficial to all its members.

“I would like to say a big thank you to all who voted for me and even those who didn’t  and I look forward to work with everyone as we endeavor to empower one another”, said Omar Abdalla.

Other officials elected during the election are Treeza Auma( Vice Chairperson), David Ngumbao (Secretary General), Charles Ogallo (Assistant Secretary), Ali Mwalimu (Treasurer). Moses Munyoki and Sharon Nyakundi were elected as committee members.

According to the KCA constitution there are ten Regional Committees composed of seven elected members namely; Central, Coast, Lower Eastern, Upper Eastern, Nairobi, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, and Western.

The Regional officials serves for a term of three.