Kenyan football has been thrust into fresh turmoil after the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Football Kenya Federation passed far-reaching resolutions seeking to remove top officials from office and trigger investigations into alleged financial misconduct.
In a strongly worded statement dated April 24, 2026, a majority of NEC members accused the federation’s leadership of serious constitutional and legal violations, including financial impropriety, misappropriation of funds, and breaches of procurement laws.
Top FKF Officials Asked to Step Aside
At the heart of the resolutions is the directive for FKF President Hussein Mohammed to step aside immediately to pave the way for investigations. The NEC also ordered nominated executive member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru to vacate their positions temporarily.
According to the committee, the move is intended to “preserve evidence, avoid interference with investigations and serve the greater public good.”
The NEC cited alleged financial mismanagement, including the suspected loss of approximately KSh 42 million from CHAN-related accounts, as part of the justification for its drastic action.
Mariga Appointed Acting President
Following the directive, FKF Deputy President Macdonald Mariga has been appointed to assume the role of acting president with immediate effect. Mariga is expected to steer the federation during the investigation period and oversee urgent reforms.
The committee further instructed the acting president to convene an emergency NEC meeting to address the unfolding crisis and chart a way forward.
Bank Accounts Frozen Amid Probe
In a move that underscores the gravity of the situation, the NEC ordered the immediate freezing of all FKF bank accounts, particularly those linked to the outgoing president in his fiduciary capacity. The measure is aimed at safeguarding federation resources as investigations commence.
Forensic Audit Requested
The NEC has also called on relevant national and international bodies to appoint an independent forensic auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of FKF’s financial and operational affairs.
The decision is anchored on provisions within the FKF Constitution, including Article 39 and Article 87, which empower the NEC to act in extraordinary circumstances and ensure adherence to governance standards.
Governance Concerns and Internal Fallout
The resolutions highlight deep internal divisions within FKF, with NEC members claiming they have been “systematically excluded and sidelined” from executing their constitutional roles. This, they argue, has contributed to governance breakdown and lack of oversight within the federation.
The committee emphasized that its actions are legally grounded, noting that decisions reached by a majority of NEC members are valid even without a formal sitting, as provided for under Article 40 of the FKF Constitution.
What Next for Kenyan Football?
The developments set the stage for a high-stakes governance battle that could attract scrutiny from global football bodies such as FIFA and Confederation of African Football, especially given their strict rules on federation autonomy and government interference.
As investigations loom and leadership shifts take effect, stakeholders across Kenyan football will be watching closely to see whether the crisis leads to meaningful reforms, or further instability in the management of the country’s most popular sport.
