The race to succeed Nick Mwendwa as the President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is heating up with the elections scheduled for December 7, 2024.
Hussein Mohammed, one of the nine contestants has criticized the polling stations published by the FKF Electoral Board.
In a statement, Hussein raised concerns about the involvement of current chairmen in choosing the stations.
“I am deeply concerned by the statement released yesterday by the FKF Electoral Board regarding the announcement of polling stations.”
“It is troubling to see the board admit that the current chairmen many of whom are contesting were the ones to suggest these venues. This raises serious questions about the board’s independence,” he said.
Hussein emphasized that the integrity of any election process begins with transparency at every level, adding that it is alarming to see these concerns emerge at such a critical stage.
He demanded the Board address why current chairmen, who are also candidates, have a say in choosing polling venues.
The Presidential candidate also mentioned that some of the selected venues are known hotspots for violence, which is completely unacceptable.
“For the elections to be truly free, fair, and transparent, we demand that county headquarters be gazetted as polling stations,” he demanded.
According to Hussein, the FKF Electoral Board must steer clear of political influence and prove its independence.
He explained that the aim of all the contestants is to build Kenyan football on a foundation of integrity, and this electoral process is a vital step in that journey.
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FKF President Aspirants
Other candidates include Doris Petra, who will be going for the top seat with incumbent Nick Mwendwa as his running mate.
Current FKF Youth Committee chair Chris Amimo, former boss Sam Nyamweya, Hussein Mohamed, Tom Alila, Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ocholla, immediate former FKF Secretary General Barry Otieno, ex Kenya international Sammy Kempes and Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula have also been cleared.
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Polling Stations
In a statement dated October 26, the FKF Board informed candidates of preliminary polling stations in all nine regions.
The Board provided the list of the stations and welcomed the aspirants for public deliberation on the suggestions.
“To all FKF candidates in the 2024 elections, we are pleased to inform you that a list of tentative polling centres, as recommended by the FKF County Branch Chairmen, has been published for each county,” the Board said.
“This information is now available for your review, and the Electoral Board welcomes you to a public deliberation and decision on the polling venues.”
The Board invited all candidates to join its Zoom meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024, to discuss the details and address any queries.
The FKF Electoral Board tentative polling stations are contained in the photo below
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