The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced plans for a joint mission to Kenya due to governance concerns at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
FIFA referenced previous correspondence and a letter dated 25 May 2026 sent to members of the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC).
We refer to our previous correspondence and to FIFA’s letter dated 25 May 2026 addressed to FKF National Executive Committee members, stated FIFA.
In this context, and following recent exchanges, we reiterate that FIFA, in coordination with CAF, is currently organizing a joint mission to Kenya.
The two global football bodies are coordinating a joint mission to Kenya, scheduled for after 18 June, pending logistical arrangements.
FIFA emphasized that matters affecting FKF leadership must strictly comply with the FKF Constitution to ensure stability and proper federation functioning.
FIFA stated that the visit will directly engage FKF NEC members.
According to FIFA, the mission aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues and provide appropriate guidance to the FKF.
The purpose of this visit is to directly engage with FKF National Executive Committee members to discuss the current situation in detail, with the aim of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the matters and providing appropriate guidance, stated FIFA.
In light of this, FIFA requested FKF NEC members to refrain from holding further meetings or making governance decisions until the mission is completed.
It further warned that decisions made before the mission could impact governance, leadership, and the overall stability of the FKF.
FIFA additionally asked FKF to immediately share the correspondence with all NEC members for information and consideration.
In light of the above, and to safeguard institutional stability, we kindly but firmly request that FKF National Executive Committee members refrain from holding further meetings or making decisions that could impact governance, leadership, or overall stability until the FIFA/CAF mission has taken place and relevant discussions have been held, warned FIFA.
This comes against a background where, in late April, nine of the fourteen NEC members voted to suspend President Hussein Mohammed over allegations of financial mismanagement, particularly regarding a controversial Ksh42 million CHAN insurance deal. Deputy President McDonald Mariga was installed as acting president, a move that has since led to a dispute.