The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has extended the interim orders that halted the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) decision to suspend President Hussein Mohammed ahead of a May 12, 2026, mention.
In new directives issued on May 6, the SDT placed significant weight on an ongoing FIFA inquiry, describing it as central to resolving the long-running governance standoff within Kenyan football.
“The interim orders previously issued are hereby extended to preserve the subject matter until the next Mention date,” read part of the ruling.
On April 28, the High Court in Kiambu issued a conservatory order stopping any attempt to remove FKF President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, and nominated NEC member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim.
On Monday, April 27, the Sport Tribunal barred FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga and 10 others from implementing resolutions passed during an April 24, 2026, FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
Tribunal Extends Interim Orders Pending Full Compliance
The Sports Disputes Tribunal ruled that its earlier interim orders issued on April 27 shall remain in force to preserve the subject matter of the dispute.
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The orders had suspended the implementation of National Executive Committee (NEC) resolutions targeting FKF officials.
In its directions, the Tribunal emphasized the need to maintain stability within the federation while procedural issues are resolved.
“The Tribunal is satisfied that the reasons for preservation have not fallen away. The subject matter remains live, and the Tribunal must ensure that the proceedings are not rendered nugatory before the parties are fully heard,” the ruling stated.
The extension effectively maintains the status quo in the leadership structure of the FKF until further notice.
In its ruling, the tribunal recognized the ongoing inquiry by FIFA, which it described as central to resolving the dispute, and that FIFA’s process qualifies as an Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanism (IDRM), making it directly relevant to the matters before it.
It also directed all parties to ensure that any documents relating to the FIFA inquiry are formally filed and served within the set timelines.
High Court Case Does Not Stop Tribunal Proceedings on FKF
The court also addressed concerns regarding a parallel case filed in the High Court in Kiambu, clarifying that it does not affect the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.
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However, the Tribunal made it clear that its proceedings remain valid and unaffected.
“The Tribunal notes that an order was issued by the High Court in Kiambu in a petition filed therein, being Kiambu High Court Case Number HCCHRPET/E032/2026. That order was issued after the Tribunal’s earlier interim orders issued on 27th April 2026. The High Court order does not bar the continuance of these proceedings, and nothing on record suggests that this Tribunal is divested of jurisdiction or stayed from proceeding, read part of the jurisdiction.
The Tribunal further directed respondents’ counsel to serve all responses within three days, while the ninth respondent was given four days to file and serve their response. The applicant was granted two days to reply once served, but not later than noon on May 12.
STD stressed that proper service and full filing of documents are necessary before substantive hearings can proceed.
It directed that all parties ensure complete exchange of documents, including any material linked to the FIFA inquiry, before the next date.
The matter is scheduled for mention on May 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. for confirmation of compliance and further directions.
