The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has appointed Dennis Gicheru as the new acting General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
According to an announcement on Friday, February 6, the appointment takes effect immediately, and it is temporary pending the advertisement and substantive filling of the position.
“We wish to announce that FKF Head of Legal Affairs, Dennis Gicheru, has been appointed Acting General Secretary/CEO pending the advertisement and substantive filling of the position. The appointment takes effect immediately,” read the notice.
Gicheru assumes the role of Harold Ndege, who held the position since February 14, 2025, and has been removed from the position on grounds of “violating statutory requirements under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act”.
Profile of Dennis Gicheru, new acting CEO
Dennis Gicheru is an accomplished sports administrator, legal practitioner, and football executive with extensive experience in governance, management, and integrity systems within Kenyan football.
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He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Kenyatta University, earned between 2013 and 2016.
Prior to his appointment as the acting CEO, Dennis Gicheru served as the Head of Legal Affairs at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), a position he assumed in April 2025.
As the head of legal affairs, he oversees legal compliance, regulatory matters, and governance structures. He also supports integrity and disciplinary processes within the federation.
Alongside his role at FKF, Gicheru runs a private legal firm, DGW Advocates, which he founded in 2022. He provides legal services focused on sports and corporate law.
He is also a former Chief Executive Officer of Wazito Football Club.
Additionally, he has served as the CEO of KasiKasi Football Club since January 2021.
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FKF Feud with Ndege
The ongoing leadership wrangles at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have highlighted deeper concerns over governance and accountability.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed accused Ndege of mismanagement and incompetence, insisting that institutional change is long overdue.
“For too long, low standards have been tolerated in our institutions. This must stop,” stated Mohammed in an interview.
Mohammed has maintained that the ongoing reforms, though painful, are necessary to restore efficiency and credibility within the federation.
He has warned that unchecked mismanagement could threaten the long-term development of Kenyan football.
The dispute intensified last week when Ndege alleged on Facebook that he had been attacked by unidentified individuals at FKF headquarters, Kandanda House, raising alarm over security and internal tensions.
Sources indicate that the fallout has affected internal communication, with Ndege reportedly sidelined from preparations for key National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings.
Sources also reveal that Ndege was ejected from the FKF National Executive Committee WhatsApp group, raising tensions from the federation.
FKF officials and stakeholders have voiced concern that a prolonged standoff could disrupt domestic league preparations and Kenya’s participation in international competitions, including national teams preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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