The leadership of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has been thrown into turmoil after President Hussein Mohammed and Acting CEO Dennis Gicheru were suspended over allegations linked to a ₦440m insurance scandal connected to the CHAN Pamoja tournament.
The decision was reached by the National Executive Committee (NEC) following an emergency meeting, with Deputy President Macdonald Mariga immediately appointed to take over in an acting capacity.
The suspension is intended to allow for investigations into alleged financial impropriety involving public funds, alongside a full forensic audit of FKF operations.
At the heart of the controversy is the alleged mismanagement of approximately Ksh42.4 million in brokerage fees linked to CHAN-related insurance arrangements. Reports suggest the funds were transferred to a company that lacked the licence to operate, triggering widespread concern within Kenyan football circles.
NEC members also voted to suspend Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim, alongside the President and Acting CEO, pending the outcome of investigations by both local and international bodies.
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In a strong resolution, the NEC ordered the immediate freezing of all FKF bank accounts associated with the suspended president in his official capacity, citing the need to preserve financial records and prevent interference with ongoing investigations.
The committee further recommended a comprehensive forensic audit of all funds received by FKF from major stakeholders, including FIFA, Confederation of African Football, and Kenya’s Ministry of Sports.
All existing federation contracts are also set to undergo review as part of the reforms.
The decisive NEC meeting saw participation from nine of its 14 members, while three Charles Njagi, Ahmedqadar Mohammed Dabar, and Kenneth Rungu were absent.
The governing body said the measures were necessary to restore public confidence and protect the integrity of Kenyan football.
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In response to the allegations, Hussein Mohammed strongly denied wrongdoing, describing the accusations as part of a campaign targeting his leadership.
“Once I started the process of cleaning house, it was inevitable that corruption would fight back,” he said, insisting that his reputation was under attack despite years of service to the sport.
With Mariga now tasked with stabilizing operations, FKF is expected to convene an urgent follow-up NEC meeting to chart the way forward as investigations deepen.
