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The Football Kenya Federation’s leadership crisis has deepened after a fourth attempted NEC meeting failed for lack of quorum, with the Mariga faction demanding action on governance, finances, judicial bodies and the football calendar.
The agreement was reached on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following mediation by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), with both clubs set to use their newly registered players.
In a statement on Monday, Mohammed said FKF was ready to begin the new season on September 19 after initial directions from the High Court in Murang’a on August 28, but the federation was served with two conflicting orders on the eve of the opening date.
One of the key issues addressed during the meeting was the implementation of the foreign players' quota. Under the agreement reached with the clubs, each team will be allowed to register up to seven foreign players for the new season.
In her ruling, Justice Mulwa said the August 25 order could not be interpreted separately from the tribunal’s decision of August 10.
Mariga, a former Harambee Stars captain, said the uncertainty had come at a critical moment for Kenyan football, with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania preparing to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
The proposed legislation would also strengthen the role of Sports Kenya by allowing the agency to receive reports of suspected manipulation and investigate cases in collaboration with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
CAF President Patrice Motsepe made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting the importance of investing in women’s football, with financial support playing a key role in the sport’s growth and development.
The standoff was resolved following an emergency meeting involving FKF officials and representatives from the Ministry of Sports, attended by State Department for Sports Permanent Secretary Elijah Mwangi.
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority said the transaction was funded entirely by CAF-controlled accounts and not public funds, placing it outside its jurisdiction under Kenyan procurement law
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed that Harambee Stars will still take part in the qualification campaign with 48 other nations competing for the remaining slots at the tournament, where 24 teams will eventually qualify for the finals.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed expressed confidence in the country’s level of preparedness, telling lawmakers that planning is progressing in line with continental requirements.
In a statement, FKF said it had engaged with the anti-graft agency and reiterated its commitment to cooperate fully with the inquiry, emphasizing its adherence to transparency and accountability standards.
The Sports Disputes Tribunal in Nairobi suspended implementation of FKF resolutions passed on April 24, 2026, and issued a temporary injunction pending a May 5 hearing. A panel will consider compliance and next directions.
Kcb and Kabras players pictured during a past clash, a fierce battle is looming this coming May 2nd in the Kenya Cup finals.
In a statement issued following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on April 25, 2026, the FKF faction led by Mariga said it had taken decisive action after uncovering “serious governance, financial, and constitutional violations.”
Hussein insisted there was no loss of funds connected to the insurance arrangements, saying all services were delivered within CAF requirements meant to safeguard players, officials and other stakeholders.
The NEC further directed that Hussein step aside immediately to allow relevant authorities to conduct investigations without interference. It also moved to suspend Nominated NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru pending the outcome of the probe.
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.
Reports further indicate that the Sh42.4 million payment was processed on August 4, 2025, coinciding with the opening day of the tournament. The funds are said to have moved from FKF accounts through Ecobank before landing in an account linked to Fast Community Bank, raising fresh concerns about the flow of money and approval process behind the transaction.
KURA has awarded a Ksh3.9bn contract to Chinese and Kenyan firms to upgrade roads, bridges and walkways around Talanta Sports City in Nairobi ahead of AFCON 2027, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety.
Football Kenya Federation has signed a landmark deal with Acakoro Academy to create Kenya’s first residential youth system, linking 2011-born talent to U15 and U17 national teams ahead of 2027.
The Committee determined that while Gor had engaged third-party vendors to manage ticketing and access control, the club retained a non-delegable duty of care to ensure safety, order, and effective supervision during official matches.
Matasi had been provisionally suspended from all football activity in the country for 90 days in late March amid an investigation into allegations of match manipulation.
During the visit, Mr. Chibsah guided the FKF Technical team through a comprehensive review and practical alignment of Kenya’s player development structures with FIFA’s global TDS framework.
He pressed that the work of growing the division was down to Kenyans only, stressing that the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), National Super League (NSL), Women’s Premier League, and upcoming youth leagues will only grow through deliberate efforts by Kenyans.
The long-term commitment that starts with 85 million in the first year, will steadily grow to 145 million by year 10 and will see the 18 participating clubs receive 60% of the sponsorship funds while the federation will receive 40% to run the top tie league.
Opinions may differ, but hosting the African Nations Championships 2024 (CHAN) is a huge win for the football fraternity in the eastern region of the continent, which has suffered the indignity of failing to host top tier African football for many years
"I want thank the government of President Ruto, the cabinet secretary Salim Mvurya and the Football Kenya Federation led by President Hussein Mohamed for supporting this competition. Football is big all over the world. You saw that the President of the US attended a football match recently. This is a big matter and the government has supported recognized this and supported the hosting of this tournament"
The service, which commenced on Wednesday, July 2, is being led by the Church of God East Africa and is expected to conclude by 5:00 p.m.