The rise and fall of FKF suspended president Hussein Mohamed
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed who quickly rose to the helm of Kandanda House has fallen marking his unceremonious exit with a cloud of Sh42million graft claims hanging on his head.
Yesterday evening, in an unprecedented move, the federation’s National Executive Committee (NEC) announced Hussein’s suspension following allegations of financial impropriety, including the misappropriation of Sh42 million meant for the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The decision, announced on April 24, 2026 also saw NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting CEO Dennis Gicheru ordered to step aside to allow for investigations into the claims.
In a sweeping resolution, the NEC directed that Deputy President Macdonald Mariga immediately assume the role of FKF President in an acting capacity pending the outcome of investigations and a forensic audit.
“With immediate effect, Mr Hussein Rashid Mohammed do step aside from his role and position as President of Football Kenya Federation, Mr Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim do step aside from his role as nominated member of Football Kenya Federation National Executive Member and Mr Dennis Gicheru will step aside from his position and role as the Acting General Secretary of FKF,” part of the resolutions signed by 9 of the 14 NEC members reads in part.
The NEC noted that FKF, as a public body benefiting from state funds, is obligated to adhere to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and the Public Finance Management Act.
In a further escalation, the NEC ordered the immediate freezing of all FKF bank accounts linked to the suspended president in his fiduciary capacity.
The committee also called for the appointment of an independent forensic auditor to examine all funds received by the federation from key stakeholders, including Confederation of African Football, FIFA, and the Ministry of Sports.
Additionally, all existing FKF contracts are set to undergo review by the NEC as part of broader efforts to restore accountability within the federation.
The NEC stated that its decisions were guided by the urgent need to restore public trust in Kenyan football, preserve evidence, and ensure that investigations proceed without interference.
The committee emphasised that its resolutions carry full legal weight, noting that written decisions endorsed by a majority of members are valid under the FKF constitution.
The developments mark one of the most significant governance shake-ups in Kenyan football in recent years, with the outcome of the investigations likely to have far-reaching implications for the administration of the sport in the country.
