Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has received temporary relief after the High Court in Kiambu issued a conservatory order stopping any attempt to remove or interfere with an official of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
Justice Bahati Mwamuye, in his decision on Tuesday, April 28, ruled that if any such action has already been taken, it is hereby stayed and the status quo ante, existing immediately before the decision, be restored pending the hearing and determination of the application.
“Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Petitioner/Applicant’s Notice of Motion Application dated 26/04/2026, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued restraining the Respondent from suspending, removing, or in any other way interfering with the Petitioner/Applicant’s office and position at the Football Kenya Federation (FKFL the National Executive Committee, and or related offices bodies,” the court ruled.
“Further to (1) above, in the event that any such adverse action and decision has already been taken, the same be and is hereby stayed and the status quo ante operating immediately before the said action or decision is hereby restored by Order of this Court pending the inter partes bearing and determination of the Petitioner Applicant’s Notice of Motion Application dated 26/04/2026.”
Court Blocks Removal of FKF Boss Hussein Mohammed Pending Case Determination
The court also directed that the petitioner shall immediately serve the respondent and the interested party with the application, the petition, and the court order, and file an affidavit of service in that regard by close of business on April 29, 2026.
Further, the respondent and the interested party were ordered to enter appearance, file, and serve their respective responses to both the application and the petition by close of business on May 8, 2026.
At the same time, the court granted the petitioner leave to file and serve a rejoinder, if necessary, by close of business on May 15, 2026.
The matter will be mentioned on May 19, 2025, to confirm compliance and to take directions on the expedited hearing and determination of the application and/or petition.
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The decision comes after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) on Monday, April 27, barred FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga and 10 others from implementing resolutions passed during an April 24, 2026, FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
“The Tribunal grants a temporary order of injunction restraining the Respondents, whether by themselves, their officials, agents, servants or any persons acting under their authority, from effecting the entire Resolutions as passed on 24th April 2026 until the Mention date,” the tribunal directed.
The case, filed by Ahmed Abdi Mohamed, was certified urgent, with the Tribunal issuing a temporary injunction suspending all actions flowing from the contested resolutions pending further directions on May 5.
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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 the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF).
He explained that the insurance cover met the requirements of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and was intended to protect players, officials, staff, and stakeholders, in line with tournament standards and the signed host agreement.
Sports CS on Ksh 42 M scandal
Meanwhile, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said the ministry is closely monitoring the FKF leadership dispute, while taking a cautious approach to avoid interference that could risk sanctions from FIFA.
CS Mvurya noted that the government is “watching from a distance” and is encouraged that FIFA has already written to FKF National Executive Committee members seeking communication on the matter, with a decision expected after all parties submit their responses by May 1.
He added that the ministry is being careful in handling the situation to avoid a repeat of the 2021 FIFA suspension, which led to disruptions in Kenyan football, wasted resources, and missed tournaments before the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) later dropped related charges.
The CS further stressed that nothing should be allowed to derail Kenya’s preparations and ambition to successfully host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.
