A majority of the National Executive Committee of the Football Kenya Federation has voted to suspend top federation officials over an alleged KSh42 million financial scandal linked to CHAN preparations.
Nine out of fourteen committee members passed a formal resolution directing FKF President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, committee member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru to temporarily vacate office to allow investigations into alleged financial mismanagement and procurement irregularities.
The resolution, signed by the nine members, cited concerns over the handling of public funds and internal accountability within the federation.
With immediate effect, Mr Hussein Rashid Mohammed is required to step aside from his role and position as president of Football Kenya Federation, the resolution states.
The committee further resolved that Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim step aside from his position as a nominated member, while Dennis Gicheru vacates his role as acting general secretary pending investigations by both local and international football bodies.
In the interim, FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga Wanyama has been proposed to assume leadership responsibilities in an acting capacity.
The deputy president of Football Kenya Federation, Mr McDonald Mariga Wanyama, will take over the roles and responsibilities of president in an acting capacity pending completion of investigations and a forensic audit, according to the document.
As part of the resolution, committee members ordered the immediate freezing of FKF bank accounts associated with the implicated officials. The move is aimed at safeguarding federation funds during the investigation period.
The committee emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, noting that the suspension is a procedural step and does not imply guilt.
The resolution also referenced Article 40 of the FKF constitution, which allows decisions supported by a majority of committee members to carry legal authority equivalent to resolutions passed during formal meetings.
According to the document, the meeting that resulted in the decision was attended by nine members, meeting the required threshold. Three members Charles Njagi, Ahmedqadar Mohammed Dabar and Kenneth Rungu did not attend.
FKF had not issued an official statement responding to the resolution at the time of publication, leaving uncertainty over the immediate next steps and the position of the affected officials.
The unfolding situation adds to ongoing governance challenges within Kenyan football, raising questions about financial oversight and institutional accountability in sports administration.
The alleged scandal is tied to funds earmarked for the African Nations Championship, a major continental tournament that requires significant logistical and financial planning.
Observers say the outcome of the investigations could have far reaching implications for the federation credibility and Kenya preparedness to host or participate in regional competitions.
Attention now shifts to the anticipated forensic audit and independent investigations, which are expected to determine whether financial impropriety occurred and what corrective actions will follow.
