Also known as: State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed · Hussein Mohamed Bagaja
President of the Football Kenya Federation engaged in leadership disputes with his deputy over federation governance.
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The Standard
… Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed and other leaders joined the players and technical bench during the President's virtual address. …
Ruto hails Junior Starlets, pledges full supportCitizen Digital
Hussein welcomes FIFA, CAF engagement on FKF reforms By Magdaline Thuku July 02, 2026 05:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FKF president Hussein Mohamed in a past event. …
Hussein welcomes FIFA, CAF engagement on FKF reformsCitizen Digital
… According to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, Kenya’s influence was reflected in eight Summit outcome documents covering risk-sharing mechanisms, debt reform, critical minerals value addition, infrastructure financing through initiatives such as the Partnership for Globa …
President Ruto pushes for new global financial order at G7 Summit in FranceThe Standard
… State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement on Monday, June 15, said the president would also push for financing opportunities for Kenyan businesses under the National Infrastructure Fund.The G7 groups Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the …
Ruto heads to France as Kenya pushes Africa's agenda at G7Citizen Digital
… State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, in a statement on Sunday, said Ruto will also engage business leaders on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture and logistics. …
President Ruto heads to Europe for trade and bilateral talksThe Standard
… In his first 20 months in office, he made 62 visits to 38 countries, a record that partly fuelled the June 2024 youth protests that rattled his administration.State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the three-nation tour targets investment attraction, export market expansio …
Ruto departs for Europe amid scrutiny over foreign travel recordThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFKF President Hussein Mohamed (left) and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri during the official launch of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season. …
SportPesa sues 20 companies over FKF data use rowCitizen Digital
… ng entrepreneurship across the country. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); In a statement, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed …
President Ruto flies to Azerbaijan to showcase Affordable Housing programmeThe Standard
… sforming informal settlements, creating jobs, and boosting entrepreneurship, while also seeking partnerships and investment to scale up housing and urban renewal initiatives such as the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme.In a statement, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed …
Ruto heads to Azerbaijan to showcase Kenya's Affordable Housing ProgrammeCitizen Digital
… FKF has been marred by leadership wrangles pitting President Hussein Mohamed against his deputy MacDonald Mariga and eight other National Executive Committee members, with allegations of embezzlement of Ksh43 million CHAN insurance funds at the centre of the fresh tensions. …
Gor Mahia great ‘Bobby’ Ogolla raises concerns over FKF infightsMombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moallin has urged supporters to bring "a can-do attitude" as the team faces Kariobangi Sharks in the first leg of their promotion-relegation play-off at Mbaraki Stadium on Thursday. Moallin, formerly of Tanzanian club Yanga SC, expressed confidence that his experienced squad can match Sharks despite the latter's top-flight pedigree.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moallin has urged supporters to bring "a can-do attitude" as the team faces Kariobangi Sharks in the first leg of their promotion-relegation play-off at Mbaraki Stadium on Thursday. Moallin, formerly of Tanzanian club Yanga SC, expressed confidence that his experienced squad can match Sharks despite the latter's top-flight pedigree.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following FKF-mediated talks, Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to settle their promotion-relegation dispute, with Mombasa United hosting the first match on October 1 and Sharks playing the return fixture in Nairobi on October 6. Both clubs' newly registered players will be eligible to feature.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to promote Kenya's investment agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. The government is pushing the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, expected to create more than 60,000 jobs, with a planned groundbreaking set for September 30, 2026.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will champion increased investment in Africa, artificial intelligence, and reforms to the global financial system. He is expected to advocate for an "Africa-financing-Africa" approach leveraging the continent's over $4 trillion in domestic savings and assets to finance development.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following President Ruto's directive that undocumented foreigners leave Kenya, authorities are mounting efforts to protect foreign nationals from harassment and violence. Assistant County Commissioners have warned residents against intimidating foreigners and clarified that the directive does not constitute a blanket ban, as at least two assault cases have been reported in Nairobi.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Burundians queued at their embassy in Nairobi to obtain travel documents to return home, saying they feared violence following President William Ruto's order to close small-scale businesses run by foreign traders. Kenya announced a 90-day amnesty for undocumented East Africans, but many said they doubted it would protect them.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has directed that the Local Content Bill, 2025 be expanded to create a framework governing participation in small-scale trade and enterprise, following complaints from Kenyan traders about the growing presence of foreign nationals in the informal sector. The directive affirms the government's responsibility to protect economic opportunities for Kenyan citizens in the micro and small enterprise sector.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has extended a five-day shutdown order against foreign small-scale traders to a 90-day window to regularise their immigration status, work permits, business registration and licensing. President Ruto's original order from September 2 required foreign hawkers and small-scale retailers to cease operations from September 7, but the Government has now revised the approach to allow affected foreign nationals time to comply with legal requirements.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A family in Masalani, Garissa County has called for the immediate arrest of a Hola-based National Police Reservist after the reservist allegedly opened fire on herders, seriously injuring Hussein Mohamed. The herders alleged that armed reservists numbering over ten attacked them near the River Tana, shooting indiscriminately and beating others before leaving the scene.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's national football team departed for a training camp in France on July 15 as final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they return to the continental tournament for the first time in a decade. Captain Mwanahalima Adam said the team would repay the support from Kenyans, with the squad beginning Group A play against hosts Morocco on July 26.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has congratulated Kenya's Junior Starlets following their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final qualifying round. Ruto pledged his full support as the team prepares for the global tournament in Morocco.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
FKF President Hussein Mohamed described a joint meeting with FIFA and CAF delegations in Nairobi as "a good day for football," saying the discussions marked an important step towards strengthening the game ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and addressing key issues affecting the federation.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto represented Kenya at the G7 Summit in Évian, France (15–17 June 2026), positioning Kenya as an agenda-shaping partner. He argued for a shift away from aid dependency toward mutually beneficial partnerships and investment-driven development, and stated that Africa can no longer be viewed through a deficit lens in global decision-making.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has departed for France to attend the Group of Seven Leaders' Summit, where Kenya—invited alongside Brazil, India and South Korea—will press for reform of the global financial system, lower borrowing costs for African economies, expanded trade and investment access, and continental positions on artificial intelligence governance. On the summit's sidelines, Ruto is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state and engage technology company executives from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta and Anthropic to seek partnerships for job creation and digital infrastructure investment in Kenya.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto departed Kenya for official visits to Belgium and Norway, and a state visit to Finland, aiming to attract investment, expand market access for Kenyan products, and strengthen economic partnerships. He will engage business leaders and government officials on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture and logistics.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto departed for official visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to attract investment and expand export markets in agriculture, clean energy, and technology. The trip draws renewed attention to his foreign travel record—62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office—a factor cited in last year's youth protests.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Milestone Games Limited, owner of SportPesa, has filed a lawsuit against 20 companies alleging breach of its exclusive Sh1.9 billion contract with the Football Kenya Federation over use of Kenya Premier League data on streaming and betting platforms.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme and sustainable urban development achievements. The government-convened forum aims to address the global housing crisis and Kenya will seek to mobilise partnerships and investments for scaling up housing and urban renewal projects.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is attending the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Kenya will present its Affordable Housing Programme as a model for sustainable urban development. On the sidelines, Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with heads of state and investors on cooperation in energy, ICT, infrastructure, and other areas.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former international defender John Bobby Ogolla has voiced disappointment over ongoing conflicts within the football federation, specifically leadership tensions between President Hussein Mohamed and his deputy MacDonald Mariga alongside allegations of embezzlement of Ksh43 million in CHAN insurance funds.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An analysis in The Standard argues that Kenyan football's failures over two decades stem from institutional dysfunction rather than lack of talent—with the federation unable to build a coherent playing system despite FIFA suspensions in 2004 and normalisation in 2022, with AFCON 2027 now 18 months away.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →