The government has refuted widespread rumors claiming the Football Kenya Federation’s suspension amid escalating internal conflicts.
On Thursday, June 4, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya addressed a viral post suggesting the federation would need to self-finance all operations, including national team activities for domestic and international events, if the alleged suspension took place.
FKF president Hussein Mohammed later dismissed the allegations, claiming a targeted campaign against the federation’s leadership.
“We’ve observed an increase in false narratives with specific objectives circulating to harm the federation and its leadership,” stated the FKF president. “We are aware of those responsible. We will not be diverted from fulfilling our duties. Deliberately misleading the public is unacceptable, and we will pursue all available measures to safeguard the federation’s reputation.”
Recent developments follow FIFA’s rejection last week of the attempt to suspend FKF president Dennis Gicheru and Abdullahy Yusuf Ibrahim.
In a communication to the FKF National Executive Committee, FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov declared the suspension unconstitutional.
He noted that the case did not comply with Article 41 of the FKF constitution.
The global football authority also warned FKF NEC officials against precipitous actions impacting the federation’s leadership and management.
FIFA additionally stated that FKF officials violating the federation’s Constitution, rules, or regulations might face disciplinary measures through its judicial system.
The federation’s challenges originate from financial misconduct allegations, including the purported misappropriation of Ksh42 million designated for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which resulted in the temporary suspension of President Hussein Mohamed and two other high-ranking officials while investigations were ongoing.