Also known as: Hussein Rashid Mohammed · FKF President Hussein Mohammed · President Hussein Mohammed · FKF boss
Football Kenya Federation President facing financial misconduct allegations related to CHAN 2024 insurance fraud and governance disputes.
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Player welfare takes centre stage at FIFPRO Africa Summit in NairobiThe Standard
… Leadership wrangles within football administration created uncertainty, especially after several National Executive Committee members initiated a removal from office process of FKF President Hussein Mohammed, a move later rejected by world governing body Fifa. …
How Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards ruled SportPesa Premier LeagueCitizen Digital
Analysis: What FIFA's stance on Mariga, NEC’s attempts to oust Hussein from FKF means By Mark Kinyanjui May 30, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Hussein Mohammed (L) and McDonald Mariga duri …
Analysis: What FIFA's stance on Mariga, NEC’s attempts to oust Hussein from FKF meansThe Standard
… The matter will be mentioned on Tuesday.The latest court battle adds to growing instability within Kenyan football following the recent attempted ouster of FKF president Hussein Mohammed by his deputy, McDonald Mariga, and nine NEC members, a move later rejected by the world foot …
NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusionCitizen Digital
… The resolution followed a meeting of the top tier league chairpersons last Tuesday in Nairobi, which was also attended by the FKF President Hussein Mohammed, as the plan to revert to an independent body running the FKF Premier League gained momentum. …
FKF Premier League clubs resolve to form Transition Committee, eye return of KPL LtdCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize FKF President Hussein Mohammed speaks during a meeting with leaders of various security agencies to appreciate their excellent work during CHAN2024 on September 9, 2025. …
Mohamed talks up vision for women football after Bullets toast to the gongThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFKF president Hussein Mohammed when he appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports, Culture and Tourism Committee at Bunge Tower, Nairobi. …
Kenya's Afcon dream is under threat as FKF officials fightCitizen Digital
… The coronation marked the perfect ending to a season in which Police Bullets once again proved why they are the team to beat.FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the success of Police Bullets reflects the progress being made in the women’s game and promised greater investment goin …
Police Bullets crown historic season with third straight league titleCitizen Digital
Kenya prioritising security ahead of 2027 AFCON By Luqman Mahmoud May 13, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FKF President Hussein Mohammed (left) in a conversation with Sports PS Elijah Mwangi duri …
Kenya prioritising security ahead of 2027 AFCONCitizen Digital
Inside Mariga’s affidavit & what it says about CHAN scandal By Citizen Sports May 13, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Hussein Mohammed (L) and McDonald Mariga during a campaign event under …
Inside Mariga’s affidavit & what it says about CHAN scandalThe 2026 FIFPRO Africa General Assembly brought together 30 player unions and CAF in Nairobi for discussions on player welfare, with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed calling for protection of players' financial security, health, and post-football planning.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 FIFPRO Africa General Assembly brought together 30 player unions and CAF in Nairobi for discussions on player welfare, with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed calling for protection of players' financial security, health, and post-football planning.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA has ruled unconstitutional and invalid the nine FKF National Executive Committee members' attempts to force President Hussein Mohammed to step aside, giving him a legal and political lifeline amid Sh42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance fraud allegations.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
FKF Kenya Premier League clubs have resolved to establish a Transition League Management Committee to oversee the top flight league starting the 2026/27 season. The move follows discussions among league chairpersons and aims to pursue structural, administrative, and governance reforms while exploring a return to independent league management.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police Bullets defeated Madira Soccer Assassins 1-0 to secure their third consecutive FKF Women's Premier League championship, earning qualification for CECAFA qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League in Tanzania. FKF President Hussein Mohammed expressed commitment to increasing investment and support for women's football clubs.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is in turmoil as president Hussein Mohamed contests his suspension by the National Executive Committee on April 24, while deputy McDonald Mariga has assumed acting presidency. The dispute threatens the country's ability to host the African Cup of Nations in June 2027 and poses risks to compliance with continental and world football bodies.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police Bullets FC were crowned champions of the Football Kenya Federation Women's Premier League after beating Madira Soccer Assassins 1-0 on May 17, 2026, securing their third consecutive league title.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.
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 →
Topline Logistics Limited has filed a lawsuit against Football Kenya Federation officials to recover an alleged unpaid Sh64 million debt linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship, adding to mounting pressure on FKF president Hussein Mohammed amid governance and financial misconduct allegations.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee for Sports, Culture and Tourism to answer questions about alleged financial impropriety and procurement breaches, including a Sh42 million insurance scandal involving the 2024 African Nations Championship, despite his recent suspension by the federation's National Executive Council.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed assured lawmakers that Kenya's preparations for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda are progressing on schedule and aligned with CAF requirements, with infrastructure upgrades and a Local Organising Committee already in place.
5 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 →
Nine Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee members' move to suspend top FKF officials has been halted by conservatory orders from the Sports Disputes Tribunal and High Court. The opinion piece argues the dispute centers on governance legitimacy and adherence to FKF Constitution provisions on proper procedures and removal processes.
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 →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has issued interim orders barring McDonald Mariga and 10 others from implementing resolutions passed at an April 24 FKF National Executive Committee meeting that sought to remove President Hussein Mohammed from office.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FKF Chief Executive Officer Lodvick Aduda has warned that escalating infighting within the Football Kenya Federation, involving President Hussein Mohammed and Deputy McDonald Mariga, risks jeopardizing Kenya's hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, noting that nine NEC members involved in the conflict also serve on the Local Organizing Committee.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily halted implementation of April 24 resolutions that sought to suspend FKF President Hussein Mohammed, after certifying as urgent a case filed by Ahmed Abdi Mohammed against McDonald Mariga and others. The tribunal's injunction freezes a governance dispute in which NEC members had moved to suspend the president over alleged financial mismanagement.
27 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 →
Following The Standard's investigation into the 2024 African Nations Championship, the Football Kenya Federation's National Executive Committee has forced president Hussein Mohammed to step aside. The inquiry revealed the tournament was staged without valid insurance cover, and insurance funds were allegedly wired to Hussein's account.
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 →