The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is facing heightened scrutiny after FIFA, in coordination with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), raised concerns about a recent resolution directing three senior officials to step aside.
FIFA has formally written to FKF seeking detailed clarification regarding its resolution requiring three senior officials to step aside on a provisional basis.
FKF President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, and nominated NEC member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim have triggered questions over governance procedures and compliance with FKF statutes.
“It has come to our attention that, on or around 24 April 2026, the National Executive Committee of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) adopted a resolution pursuant to which the FKF President, Mr Hussein Rashid Mohammed, a nominated member of the National Executive Committee, Mr Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim, and the Acting General Secretary, Mr Dennis Gicheru, were required to step aside from their respective functions on a provisional basis (the Resolution),” the statement read.
According to the statement, FIFA is reviewing the matter to determine whether proper governance and statutory procedures were followed.
FIFA Seeks Full Documentation on NEC Decision
In its detailed request, FIFA outlined a list of documents and records it expects FKF to provide in order to facilitate its joint review with CAF.
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FIFA is also interested in knowing how the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of 24 April 2026 was convened and whether the correct procedures were followed before the resolution was adopted.
Among the requested materials are records relating to the convocation of the NEC meeting, including
- Documentation relating to the convocation of the FKF National Executive Committee meeting of 24 April 2026, including any request for such meeting by Executive Committee members, notices of meeting, and proof of circulation thereof.
- The agenda of the National Executive Committee meeting at which the Resolution was discussed and or adopted.
- Evidence relating to quorum and voting at the relevant meeting, including attendance records and voting results.
- Any proposal submitted to place the motion for provisional dismissal on the agenda of the National Executive Committee.
- All documents, materials, or reports presented to the National Executive Committee in justification of the decision to provisionally dismiss the aforementioned officials.
- Confirmation, together with supporting documentation where applicable, that the FKF President, Hussein Mohammed, Abdullahi Yusuf and Dennis Gicheru were each afforded an opportunity to defend themselves prior to the adoption of the Resolution, in accordance with Article 41 paragraph 4 of the FKF Statutes
Deadline Set for FKF Response
FIFA has instructed FKF to submit all requested documents and information by 1 May 2026 to allow for the timely completion of its assessment in collaboration with CAF.
The governing body has also invited FKF to provide any additional material it considers relevant to the NEC’s decision-making process.
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Hussein Defends himself From CHAN Scandal
Suspended Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has broken his silence after members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Federation passed a formal resolution calling for top federation officials to step aside over the alleged Ksh 42 million CHAN funds scandal.
In a briefing to the press on Saturday, April 25, Hussein Mohammed dismissed reports linking the federation to alleged financial impropriety in the organization of the CHAN tournament.
He maintained that the procurement of insurance for CHAN 2025 was conducted within the CAF framework and that the insurance was procured by CAF.
Hussein explained that insurance cover met the requirements of CAF and was intended to protect players, officials, staff, and stakeholders, in line with tournament standards and the signed host agreement.
FKF officials during a past meeting. PHOTO/FKF
