The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved to send top officials on leave, including President Hussein Mohammed, amid allegations of financial impropriety and governance breaches within the federation.
In a resolution dated April 24, 2026, the NEC said the decision was aimed at allowing investigations into the management of public funds and restoring confidence in the country’s football administration.
“With immediate effect, Mr Hussein Rashid Mohammed do step aside from his role and position as President of Football Kenya Federation,” the document states.
Latest Stories
- Ruto brushes off critics, says insults won’t shake his grip on Mt Kenya
- Woman jailed for three years over child theft linked to love triangle dispute
- Tourism Authority, dismisses claims of tourists being held at Maasai Mara lodge
- IEBC registers 1.87 million new voters as drive nears deadline
- Kenya takes regional anti-corruption leadership as EACC CEO, Mohamud assumes top role
It further directs that Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim, a nominated NEC member and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru also step aside to facilitate investigations.
The committee cited a series of concerns, including financial impropriety and misappropriation of public funds including alleged theft of approximately Sh42,000,000 from CHAN bank accounts, as well as breaches of procurement laws and conflict of interest.
FKF, described in the document as a public body benefiting from public funds, is obligated to comply with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act of 2015 and the Public Finance Management Act.
The NEC said the alleged violations raised serious questions about adherence to these legal frameworks.
“It has come to the attention of the NEC and the country that serious breaches of the FKF constitution and the laws of the Republic of Kenya” had occurred, the resolution reads, listing financial and administrative concerns at the centre of the dispute.
The NEC also claimed that a majority of its members had been “systematically excluded and sidelined” from carrying out their executive roles, a situation it said contravenes the FKF constitution.
The committee asserted its authority as the federation’s executive arm, mandated to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions and oversee governance.
Citing Article 39 and Article 87 of the FKF constitution, the NEC maintained that it has the power to act in circumstances not explicitly provided for, including cases of force majeure, in accordance with “right and justice and the doctrine of necessity.”
In the interim, the NEC appointed Deputy President Macdonald Mariga to assume the role of acting president with immediate effect.
The appointment will remain in place pending the completion of investigations and a forensic audit into the federation’s affairs.
“The Deputy President… do take over the roles and responsibilities of President of the Football Kenya Federation in an acting capacity with immediate effect pending completion of investigation and forensic audit,” the resolution states.
The acting president has also been tasked with convening an urgent NEC meeting to address the unfolding situation and chart a path forward.
In a further escalation of measures, the NEC directed that all FKF bank accounts be frozen.
This includes accounts where the outgoing president is a signatory “in his fiduciary capacity as an agent and delegate of Football Kenya Federation.”
“Pending any other directive… all bank accounts belonging to FKF… be frozen with immediate effect,” the document states, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations and the need to safeguard public resources.
The committee has also called on relevant institutions to appoint an independent forensic auditor to conduct a comprehensive review of FKF’s financial and administrative operations.
The audit is expected to examine all aspects of the federation’s management, including the handling of public funds and compliance with statutory requirements.
In justifying its actions, the NEC said it was “fully cognizant of the need to urgently restore public confidence in the institution of FKF and the beloved game of football.”
It added that there was a broader obligation to preserve evidence and avoid interference with ongoing or anticipated investigations.
The committee further noted that written resolutions signed by the requisite majority of members carry the same legal weight as decisions made in formally convened meetings, in line with Article 40(2) of the FKF constitution.
“Fully cognizant that a written resolution signed by the requisite majority is as valid and effective as a resolution passed at a duly convened meeting,” the NEC stated.
The developments mark a significant escalation in governance tensions within Kenyan football, with the federation now facing scrutiny over both internal management and compliance with national laws.
While the resolution outlines a series of immediate administrative actions, it also signals the start of a broader investigative process that could have far-reaching implications for the leadership and operations of FKF.
The outcome of the proposed forensic audit and investigations is expected to determine the next course of action, including whether further disciplinary or legal measures will be taken against those implicated.
For now, the NEC maintains that its priority is to protect the integrity of the federation and ensure accountability in the management of football in Kenya.
Comments
Sign in with Google to comment, reply, and like comments.
Continue with Google