The High Court in Kiambu has prohibited the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Football Kenya Federation from dismissing one of its elected members.
In temporary orders issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on April 28, the court prevented the federation from suspending or interfering with the petitioner’s position within the NEC.
“Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the application, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued restraining the Respondent (FKF NEC) from suspending, removing, or in any other way interfering with the Petitioner’s office and position,” the court instructed.
Court records indicate that the petitioner, Abdullahi Yusuf, is an elected member of the NEC of Football Kenya Federation.
Through his lawyer Danstan Omari, he approached the court contesting resolutions allegedly passed during a meeting held on April 24, 2026, which supposedly directed him to step aside from his position and initiated wider administrative changes within the federation.
In his petition, Yusuf contends that the meeting and resulting resolutions were illegal and procedurally improper.
He asserts he was neither informed about the meeting nor invited to participate, and was not provided with the agenda, allegations, or evidence forming the basis of the decision against him.
“The Petitioner was neither notified of the convening of the said meeting nor invited to attend and respond to any allegations,” the court records state.
He further asserts that he was denied access to crucial records, including minutes, attendance lists, and voting details, and that no written justifications were provided for the unfavorable action taken against him.
“The petitioner was condemned unheard and was not afforded any meaningful opportunity to be heard before the making and/or implementation of the impugned resolutions,” the petition states.
Yusuf maintains that the resolutions have already been implemented or are in the process of being enforced in a manner that interferes with his mandate, reputation, and lawful role within the federation.
He also raises concerns about the broader impact on governance within Football Kenya Federation, arguing that the actions have introduced instability.
The court, at this preliminary stage, determined that the issues raised required immediate intervention to preserve the status quo and prevent potential prejudice before the matter is fully heard.
“In the event that any such adverse action and/or 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 be and is hereby restored by Order of this Court pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Petitioner/Applicant’s application dated 26/04/2026,” Justice Mwamuye instructed.
The case has been scheduled for mention on May 19, 2026, for compliance and further guidance.