President Hussein Mohamed Suspended Over Alleged Ksh42M CHAN Fund Theft
The National Executive Committee (NEC) has suspended President Hussein Mohamed following grave allegations of financial impropriety.
The suspension, ratified on April 24, centers on the suspected misappropriation of Ksh42 million specifically earmarked for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). In a sweeping purge of the current leadership, the NEC also ordered NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting CEO Dennis Gicheru to step aside to facilitate an unfettered investigation.
A New Leadership Mandate
In a decisive move to stabilize the federation, the NEC directed Deputy President and former Kenyan international Macdonald Mariga to assume the role of FKF President in an acting capacity.
The resolution, signed by nine out of the fourteen NEC members, cited the need to restore public confidence and safeguard the integrity of Kenyan football. Under these new directives, Mohamed, Ibrahim, and Gicheru must vacate their offices immediately. Furthermore, the committee ordered a total lockdown of the federation’s finances by freezing all bank accounts linked to the suspended president and calling for an independent forensic audit to scrutinize funds received from FIFA, CAF, and the Ministry of Sports.
“This is to allow for investigations by relevant FKF, national, and international bodies into alleged financial impropriety of public funds and other statutory breaches.” — NEC Official Statement
The Allegations: “Conflict of Interest”
The probe focuses on more than just the missing CHAN funds. The committee has raised significant red flags regarding the non-competitive procurement of goods and services, as well as pervasive conflicts of interest within the executive leadership. These issues, combined with the general mismanagement of public resources, formed the core of the NEC’s grievances.
While three members—Charles Njagi, Ahmedqadar Mohammed Dabar, and Kenneth Rungu—absented themselves from the meeting, the majority remained firm on the necessity of this drastic action to save the sport’s reputation in the country.
The embattled Hussein Mohamed has not taken the suspension lightly. Addressing the media on Thursday regarding the disputed Ksh42.4 million insurance payment, he characterized the move as a coordinated character assassination.
Mohamed argued that the allegations are a retaliation for his attempts to reform the federation, stating that once he began the process of “cleaning house,” it was inevitable that corrupt elements would fight back. He insisted that he would not allow a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to be destroyed by what he termed a malicious campaign.
As Acting President, Macdonald Mariga now faces the daunting task of convening an urgent NEC meeting to stabilize operations. With the CHAN tournament on the horizon, the federation must navigate this internal war while ensuring the national team’s preparations remain on track.
The outcome of the forensic audit will likely determine whether Mohamed can reclaim his seat or if this marks a permanent shift in the leadership of Kenyan football.
