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McDonald Mariga

Also known as: Mariga · Macdonald Mariga · FKF acting president McDonald Mariga

Football Kenya Federation Deputy President appointed Acting President after suspension of President Hussein Mohammed over insurance scandal; appointment blocked by Sports Tribunal pending investigations.

Politics

SDT blocks FKF ouster, maintains Hussein pending further investigations

The News

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.

Why it matters

Sports Disputes Tribunal temporarily blocks FKF President's ouster and maintains Hussein pending investigations into the insurance scandal.

29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. SDT blocks FKF ouster, maintains Hussein pending further investigations

    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 →

  2. NEC nine face governance scrutiny over FKF officials suspension

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. High Court blocks Mariga faction from FKF takeover

    The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring Football Kenya Federation Deputy President McDonald Mariga and his faction from taking over the federation's leadership amid ongoing leadership disputes.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard →

  2. EACC investigates FKF over Sh42 million CHAN insurance loss

    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 →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Sports Tribunal freezes FKF leadership takeover bid by Mariga

    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 →

  2. FKF infighting risks Kenya's hosting of AFCON 2027

    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 →

  3. SportPesa urges transparency as FKF leadership dispute escalates

    Kenyan football's major commercial sponsor SportPesa has called for swift, transparent and independent resolution to the FKF governance crisis, warning that instability risks derailing progress in the sport. The crisis centres on nine FKF Executive Committee members suspending President Mohammed Hussein over financial misconduct allegations and installing deputy Macdonald Mariga as acting president, which Hussein has rejected.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Sports tribunal blocks FKF leadership resolutions pending hearing

    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 →

Friday 24 April

  1. FKF suspends three officials over Sh42 million insurance funds loss

    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 →

  2. FKF president declares suspension unlawful and unconstitutional

    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 →

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