Also known as: acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru
Acting General Secretary at Football Kenya Federation suspended over alleged financial impropriety in CHAN 2024 insurance scandal.
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Citizen Digital
… As per the affidavit, the accused trio, comprising the President, CEO Dennis Gicheru, and Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim, failed to establish mandatory oversight bodies. …
Inside Mariga’s affidavit & what it says about CHAN scandalCitizen Digital
… mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); What began as an attempt by a faction led by FKF vice president McDonald Mariga to remove federation president Hussein Mohamed, acting CEO Dennis Gicheru …
Opinion: Why FIFA is unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolutionThe Standard
… On April 24, the FKF National Executive Committee, led by Vice President Macdonald Mariga Wanyama, passed a resolution forcing Mohammed, nominated NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim, and acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru to step aside pending investigations into alleged fi …
Inside the Fifa paper trail that brought down FKF chief Hussein MohammedCitizen Digital
… This move came a day after Mohammed, alongside the implicated NEC member Yusuf and CEO Dennis Gicheru held a meeting with all 48 branch chairmen. …
OPINION: What SDT, High Court rulings mean for embattled FKF boss Hussein amid insurance allegationsThe Standard
… On Friday, April 24, 2026, nine National Executive Committee (NEC) members suspended FKF President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the saga and appointed Mariga the acting-President. …
EACC officers visit FKF Nairobi offices in CHAN insurance scandal investigationThe Standard
… The decision affects FKF President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, and National Executive Committee (NEC) member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim. …
FIFA, CAF demand answers from FKF over suspension of top officialsThe Standard
… Also suspended were Acting FKF Chief Executive Dennis Gicheru and member, Yusuf Ibrahim, pending investigations into the alleged theft. …
New twist as Mohammed denies theft in Sh42 CHAN insurance scandalThe Standard
… On Friday, April 24, 2026, nine National Executive Committee (NEC) members suspended FKF President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the saga and appointed Mariga the acting-President. …
CHAN scandal: Mariga calls for speedy probe on Sh42 million insurance sagaThe Standard
… The meeting also resolved that acting CEO Dennis Gicheru and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf step aside over the same matter. …
Embattled FKF president declares suspension 'null and void'Citizen Digital
… The nine members signed the resolution directing FKF President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru to vacate office temporarily to pave way for investigations into alleged financial impropriety and procurement b …
FKF President Hussein Mohammed suspended over alleged Ksh42 Million scandalFootball Kenya Federation deputy McDonald Mariga filed a 63-page affidavit to the Sports Disputes Tribunal alleging FKF President Hussein Mohammed used a single signatory system to manage millions in public and donor funds without National Executive Committee approval, including a KSh.42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance scandal.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation deputy McDonald Mariga filed a 63-page affidavit to the Sports Disputes Tribunal alleging FKF President Hussein Mohammed used a single signatory system to manage millions in public and donor funds without National Executive Committee approval, including a KSh.42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance scandal.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that FIFA is unlikely to ratify a Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee resolution, as the ongoing crisis at FKF reveals governance weaknesses and procedural confusion amid a factional dispute over federation leadership.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FKF National Executive Committee, led by Vice President Macdonald Mariga Wanyama, passed a resolution on April 24 forcing FKF President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, nominated NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim, and acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru to step aside pending investigations into alleged financial impropriety.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal temporarily suspended FKF President Hussein Mohammed's ouster over a Ksh. 47.7 million insurance scandal and blocked McDonald Mariga's appointment as "Acting President" pending investigations, days after NEC members voted to remove him.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission visited FKF offices as part of an ongoing investigation into an insurance scandal involving the loss of Sh42 million in funds meant for the African Nations Championship 2024. FKF President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf were suspended by the federation after brokerage fees were wired to an unlicensed company.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have raised concerns over a controversial FKF resolution requiring President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim to step aside provisionally. FIFA is requesting comprehensive documentation on how the decision was reached, including proof of meeting procedures, voting outcomes, and whether due process was followed.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Embattled FKF President Hussein Mohammed has denied any loss of funds in the Sh42 million CHAN insurance affair, claiming CAF procured and secured the insurance cover, not the federation. He also disputed the validity of his suspension by the FKF National Executive Committee on Friday, asserting the meeting did not follow constitutional procedures.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation's NEC suspended President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the reported loss of Sh42 million in CHAN Pamoja tournament insurance funds, appointing McDonald Mariga as acting-President. The EACC, IRA, PPRA, CAF, and FIFA are investigating the matter, which Mohammed denies, claiming CAF procured the insurance and FKF made no payments to any insurance company.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed has dismissed his suspension by the National Executive Committee, saying the meeting that suspended him was not convened in accordance with the FKF Constitution and therefore any decisions arising from it are null and void. Mohammed was suspended over a Sh42 million insurance scandal linked to CHAN Pamoja tournament preparations, with his deputy McDonald Mariga recommended to take over in an acting capacity.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Nine of fourteen NEC members of the Football Kenya Federation have passed a resolution directing President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim, and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru to step aside over alleged financial impropriety and procurement breaches related to CHAN funds. Vice President McDonald Mariga Wanyama will assume the presidency in an acting capacity pending a forensic audit and independent investigations.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →