Also known as: acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru
FKF General Secretary who was suspended in April 2026 over alleged financial impropriety in a Sh42 million CHAN insurance scandal.
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The 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 vice-president McDonald Mariga says he pays for his own travel and accommodation when attending national team matches, citing the federation's refusal to cover these costs as he remains sidelined amid deepening divisions with president Hussein Mohammed and the federation's leadership.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation vice-president McDonald Mariga says he pays for his own travel and accommodation when attending national team matches, citing the federation's refusal to cover these costs as he remains sidelined amid deepening divisions with president Hussein Mohammed and the federation's leadership.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Alternative dispute resolution could help resolve the FKF Premier League standoff over promotion and relegation regulations, though sports lawyer Lewis Isaboke says the parties remain too far apart for an immediate settlement. Kariobangi Sharks challenged their relegation under the 2025 FKF rules after finishing 16th, with the dispute now in High Court proceedings that are complicating the start of the 2026/27 season.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Sports released Ksh 20 million to the Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets after players protested unpaid allowances at FKF offices. The senior team is preparing for their second AWCON appearance in Morocco, facing Senegal, Algeria, and the hosts in a tournament running from July 25 to August 16.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. FKF General Secretary Dennis Gicheru attributed the win to strong preparation and teamwork, urging fans to support the team in the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pretoria, with FKF officials attributing the win to proper preparation and team discipline. The return leg is scheduled for Nairobi, with FKF calling on fans to support the team.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after winning the first leg of the final qualification round 2-0 away against South Africa's Bantwana. Head coach Mildred Cheche credited the country's structured player development pathway, noting that several members of Kenya's debut squad at the 2024 World Cup have since progressed to the senior Harambee Starlets.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has closed its investigation into a Sh42.4 million insurance tender linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship, ruling it lacks jurisdiction because no public funds were used. The decision comes as FKF president Hussein Mohammed faces internal pressure from a faction led by his deputy McDonald Mariga over allegations of financial mismanagement.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has pledged to leverage new FIFA development programs to accelerate football growth in Kenya following discussions at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026 in Miami. The summit announced the launch of the FIFA Forward 4 program beginning in January 2027, which will expand support for Member Associations to invest in infrastructure, competitions, and grassroots development.
15 June 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 →