Also known as: Macdonald Mariga · FKF acting president McDonald Mariga
Football Kenya Federation vice-president who leads an internal faction against president Hussein Mohammed amid governance and financial mismanagement allegations.
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The Standard
… Dennis Oliech, McDonald Mariga, Victor Wanyama, Ayub Timbe. These men carry knowledge in their boots that no manual can replicate. …
47 teams enough for Kenya's football gloryCitizen 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 confusionThe Standard
… Hussein Mohamed, the elected president, insists the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of April 24, which voted to suspend him, was irregular, unconstitutional, and in his own words, a coup.His deputy, McDonald Mariga, insists otherwise, has assumed the acting presidency, …
Kenya's Afcon dream is under threat as FKF officials fightCitizen 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 scandalCitizen Digital
Gor Mahia great ‘Bobby’ Ogolla raises concerns over FKF infights By Mkalla wa Mwambodze May 12, 2026 09:41 (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 ev …
Gor Mahia great ‘Bobby’ Ogolla raises concerns over FKF infightsCitizen Digital
Opinion: Why FIFA is unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolution By Citizen Sports May 11, 2026 08:00 (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 t …
Opinion: Why FIFA is unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolutionThe Standard
Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) internal war took a dramatic turn yesterday after the McDonald Mariga-led National Executive Committee (NEC) wing tabled an explosive dossier before Parliament, accusing the federation’s top leadership of presiding over a deep governance, financi …
CHAN scandal: Is the insurance saga just the tip of the iceberg?The Standard
… However, the concerns were amplified in a separate session with the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC), led by Vice President McDonald Mariga. …
Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assuresCitizen Digital
… Furthermore, McDonald Mariga’s appointment as "Acting President" was suspended until at least May 5, 2026, when the matter will be mentioned. …
OPINION: What SDT, High Court rulings mean for embattled FKF boss Hussein amid insurance allegationsFootball 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 →
Enköpings SK, a small Swedish club, has built a growing connection with Kenya, with three of its recent players—Paul Osama, Andreas Omondi and Irad Mshindi—starting for Kenya U23 in an AFCON qualifier against Tanzania. The club's influence on Kenyan football has deepened through a pathway that has previously supported players including McDonald Mariga, Jamal Mohamed and Stanley Wilson.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Swedish football club in Enköping has forged a connection with Kenya, with three Kenyan U23 national team starters — Paul Osama, Andreas Omondi, and Irad Mshindi — having played for the club in the previous six months. The relationship, which stretches back several years, has also developed the careers of former international players including McDonald Mariga, Jamal Mohamed, and Stanley Wilson.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania are progressing well, according to the Principal Secretary for Sports. A recent CAF inspection of stadium facilities including Raila Odinga International Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, returned encouraging results.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga has called for dialogue among football stakeholders to resolve disputes surrounding the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season start, citing the need for clubs, players and national teams to have certainty and a stable domestic structure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has called on retired footballers to mentor young players and help prepare them for life beyond football through sports education. He also urged the government and sports federations to actively involve retired athletes in developing the next generation of Kenyan talent, drawing on systems from countries with more advanced football programs.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Morocco can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said Kenya has the potential to qualify for the 2030 tournament through investment in facilities and player development via his foundation and academy.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.
30 June 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 →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
9 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 McDonald Mariga-led National Executive Committee of the Football Kenya Federation has presented Parliament with allegations of governance, financial, and administrative crisis at the federation, arguing the situation threatens Kenya's football credibility and 2027 AFCON preparation.
6 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →