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Sports Disputes Tribunal

Also known as: SDT

Judicial body that handles sports-related disputes, including cases involving football federation governance and league competition matters.

2026-04-272026-06-30

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterFirst, the Sports Disputes Tribunal issued orders that temporarily halted the NEC's decision.

    Boost for FKF boss Mohammed as procurement authority drops Sh42m CHAN probe
  3. Citizen Digital

    Any perception that regulations can be revisited after the fact risks damaging the credibility of the competition itself.The situation has become even more complicated following the intervention of the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), which has temporarily suspended promotion, rel

    OPINION: Is FKF's Leagues and Competitions Committee undermining confidence in league governance?
  4. Citizen Digital

    Following subsequent orders from the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), fresh elections were held on April 13, 2025 , after which Rachier alleges Wasike’s office formally recognized and registered the elected officials via a letter dated May 14, 2025.

    Rachier hits back at Sports Registrar after fresh elections directive
  5. Citizen Digital

    While the Sports Disputes Tribunal previously allowed Rachier to contest the April 13, 2025 elections due to non-completion of the term, the Registrar maintains that because the executive continued to run club affairs during the delays, the absolute 8-year countdown has officiall

    Conundrum as Sports Registrar orders Gor Mahia's Rachier out of office
  6. Citizen Digital

    al and Department of Justice, the State Department for Sports, Kenya Academy of Sports, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya, the Sports Disputes Tribunal

    Stakeholders back bill to criminalize match-fixing in Kenya
  7. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize National Super League leaders Migori Youth FC have received a major boost in their push for promotion after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) temporarily suspended a decision by the FKF Appeals Committee that had docked the club three points.

    Tribunal halts FKF ruling as Migori Youth regain NSL leadership
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Mohammed did not go into detail over some matters considering the whole Riskwell Sh42.7 million Riskwell Insurance scandal is a matter being handled by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), so he is legally not allowed to comment on the matter.

    Analysis: What FIFA's stance on Mariga, NEC’s attempts to oust Hussein from FKF means
  10. The Standard

    But even as clubs fight for points on the pitch, uncertainty off the field is threatening to overshadow the end of the season after a case was filed at the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) challenging the legality of the Football Kenya Federation's revised rules.

    NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusion
  11. The Standard

    K’Ogalo sealed the title without kicking a ball after their match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal on Friday following a disagreement over the venue.Despite not playing, Gor Mahia still ended the day celebrating after Leopards failed to keep the title

    K'Ogalo crowned champions for record 22nd league title
  12. The Standard

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) is expected to hear the matter on Tuesday after disagreements over where the match should be played.

    Ulinzi Stars boost survival hopes as relegation battle intensifies in SPL
Sport

Procurement authority closes Sh42m CHAN insurance tender probe

The News

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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Procurement authority closes Sh42m CHAN insurance tender probe

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. FKF Leagues Committee faces scrutiny over league governance contradictions

    An opinion piece questions whether the Football Kenya Federation's Leagues and Competitions Committee is undermining confidence in league governance, citing a contradiction between the committee's previous recommendations on promotion, relegation, and league restructuring as presented to the National Executive Committee and its current position on these matters.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Gor Mahia chairman Rachier challenges Sports Registrar election directive

    Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier's legal team has demanded the withdrawal of Sports Registrar Rose Wasike's directive ordering fresh elections, arguing that her calculation of his eight-year tenure's expiration is legally flawed and that the directive was unconstitutional and procedurally unfair.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sports Registrar orders Gor Mahia to hold fresh elections immediately

    The Sports Registrar has issued a directive ordering Gor Mahia FC to immediately announce fresh elections after declaring that Chairman Ambrose Rachier's eight-year term has expired. The club has been given a maximum of two weeks to submit an election notice to avoid legal consequences for contravening sports governance laws.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Sports stakeholders support bill to criminalize match-fixing

    Stakeholders including the Football Kenya Federation and National Olympic Committee of Kenya have backed a proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would prohibit and criminalize the manipulation of sports competitions, though some have recommended amendments to strengthen its implementation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Tribunal suspends FKF points deduction for Migori Youth FC

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended an FKF Appeals Committee ruling that docked Migori Youth FC three points for fielding an ineligible player in a January match against Kabati Youth FC. The interim orders stay in effect pending a full hearing of the case.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. FIFA rejects FKF-NEC bid to remove Hussein Mohammed

    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

  2. Three NSL clubs fight for promotion with four points separating top three

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. Gor Mahia crowned SportPesa Premier League champions

    Gor Mahia were crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. Gor Mahia sealed the title without playing after their own match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ulinzi Stars move out of bottom three with crucial SPL win

    Ulinzi Stars defeated Mathare United 2-1 to boost their relegation survival hopes in the SportPesa Premier League, with Paul Okoth scoring twice to lift the soldiers above Kariobangi Sharks on 35 points with two matches remaining.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. SDT suspends Gor Mahia's title decider against Mara Sugar

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. FKF leadership crisis threatens Kenya's 2027 Afcon hosting bid

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. ADAK, SDT strengthen anti-doping case handling procedures

    The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya held a three-day workshop in Machakos County with the Sports Disputes Tribunal and legal stakeholders to strengthen anti-doping adjudication, institutional alignment, and consistency in handling doping-related cases as Kenya positions itself as a regional leader in clean sport governance.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Motorsports Kenya Federation officially registered as governing body

    The Motorsports Kenya Federation (MKF) has been registered by the Sports Registrar as Kenya's legitimate motorsport governing body following court victories over rival factions. Many hope the registration will revitalize the Kenya National Rally Championship series, which has declined as drivers have shifted focus to the African Rally Championship due to governance uncertainty.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. FKF deputy alleges president bypassed governance in insurance scandal

    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

Monday 11 May

  1. FIFA unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolution, analyst argues

    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

  2. Kenya's 2013 Sports Act needs reform, not just rewriting

    The Sports Act of 2013, though well-intentioned, has failed in practice due to weak enforcement and structural loopholes that sports federation officials have learned to exploit through legal maneuvers. The article argues the Act requires not just replacement but genuine enforcement mechanisms to prevent federations from circumventing governance rules.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. High Court strikes KMSF appeal, upholds legal standing challenge

    Kenya's High Court on April 30, 2026 struck out an appeal by the Kenya Motor Sports Federation without hearing its merits, after ruling that KMSF lacked legal standing. Carl Tundo, Erick G. Bengi and Sangita S. Gohil won the case, with costs awarded in their favour.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  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. 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. 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

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