Embattled FKF President Hussein Mohamed rejects suspension, says NEC meeting ‘unlawful’

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has dismissed his suspension, terming the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting that resolved to remove him from office as unconstitutional and invalid.

In a statement issued on Friday night, Hussein insisted that the meeting held on April 24, 2026, did not follow the provisions of the FKF Constitution (2017), arguing that it was neither convened by him nor requested by at least 50 per cent of NEC members as required under Article 38, Clause 2.

“The purported meeting held on April 24, 2026, was not convened in accordance with the FKF Constitution and is therefore irregular, unlawful and unconstitutional. Consequently, any decisions arising from it are null and void,” he stated.

Hussein further emphasised that he neither sanctioned the meeting nor received any formal request from NEC members to call for one, maintaining that due process was not followed.

He announced that he will address the media on Saturday, April 25, at FKF Headquarters to give a comprehensive account of the matter.

The statement comes just hours after a majority of NEC members announced his suspension over alleged misappropriation of approximately Sh42 million linked to CHAN-related funds.

According to the NEC, the decision followed what it described as serious breaches of both the FKF constitution and Kenyan law, including allegations of financial impropriety, theft of public funds, irregular procurement processes, and conflict of interest.

The committee resolved that Hussein step aside immediately to pave the way for investigations by relevant authorities. Nominated NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru were also directed to relinquish their roles pending the outcome of the probe.

In the interim, FKF Deputy President Macdonald Mariga Wanyama has been appointed to take charge of the federation in an acting capacity, overseeing operations as investigations and a proposed forensic audit are carried out.

Further, the NEC ordered the freezing of FKF bank accounts associated with the president in his fiduciary capacity and called for an independent forensic audit into funds received from stakeholders, including CAF, FIFA, and the Ministry of Sports.

The committee maintained that its actions were necessary to restore public confidence, safeguard evidence, and ensure accountability within Kenyan football.

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