Dennis Oliech, a renowned footballer, had a successful 17-year career that started in Mathare and ended at Gor Mahia, earning him fame, money, adoration, and occasional controversy. Despite being reserved off the pitch due to a lifelong struggle with stuttering, Oliech became more comfortable in the limelight as his achievements grew, eventually embracing media engagements. Following his retirement, Oliech has become increasingly vocal about the state of Kenyan football and has decided to vie for the presidency of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). While some feel that Oliech’s priorities, particularly in player welfare, are too simplistic due to his selective communication style stemming from his stutter, others have recognized the valuable insights and solutions he could bring to Kenyan football.

In contrast to Oliech’s approach, renowned Cameroon footballer Samuel Eto’o, who successfully ran for the presidency of Cameroon’s football federation (Fecafoot), used succinct and direct language to convey his vision for the sport. Eto’o’s commitment has led to positive growth in infrastructure and player welfare, a point of reference that demonstrates the potential impact of an athlete turned football administrator. The text emphasizes that Oliech’s stutter should not diminish his intellect or passion for the game, and it calls for understanding and support as he navigates his unique path in football leadership. It highlights the unfairness of dismissing his plans due to his speech impediment, and the importance of recognizing the wealth of experience and insights he could bring to the sport.

Ultimately, the text suggests that Oliech, despite his speech impediment, may possess the qualities and perspectives needed to make a meaningful impact on Kenyan football, emphasizing the importance of supporting him in his endeavors.