By KPC Sports Reporter
World football governing body FIFA has launched a formal review into the leadership wrangles at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
In a letter seen by KPC, FIFA demanded detailed documentation over the controversial decision to send top officials on forced leave.
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FIFA confirmed in the letter that it is working jointly with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to assess whether due process was followed when the FKF National Executive Committee resolved to provisionally dismiss President Hussein Mohammed, NEC member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim, and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru.
“It has come to our attention that… the National Executive Committee… adopted a resolution pursuant to which the FKF President… and other officials were required to step aside,” FIFA stated.
The global body emphasized that the matter is being treated with “due seriousness and attention,” signaling potential consequences depending on the findings.
FIFA is now seeking clarity on how the decision was reached, including whether proper procedures were followed.
Key among its concerns are whether the meeting that passed the resolution was properly convened, whether quorum was met, and whether the affected officials were given a fair chance to defend themselves.
“We kindly request the cooperation of the FKF National Executive Committee in providing information… enabling us to verify whether the process… was conducted in accordance with the FKF Statutes,” the letter reads.
The organization specifically referenced Articles 38, 40, and 41 of the FKF Statutes, which outline governance procedures, including the right of officials to be heard before disciplinary action is taken.
FIFA has further asked FKF to submit critical records, including meeting notices, agendas, attendance registers, voting results, and any documentation used to justify the suspensions.
“A coordinated review requires… all documents, materials or reports… in justification of the decision to provisionally dismiss the aforementioned officials,” the letter adds.
In addition, FIFA wants confirmation that each of the affected officials was “afforded an opportunity to defend themselves prior to the adoption of the Resolution.”
The federation has been given until May 1, 2026, to submit the requested information to enable FIFA and CAF to “complete their assessment of the situation in a timely manner.”
The development places Kenyan football under intense scrutiny, with the outcome of the probe likely to shape the immediate future of FKF leadership and governance.
FIFA’s involvement also raises the stakes, as failure to adhere to established statutes and governance standards could attract sanctions, including potential suspension—an outcome that would have far-reaching implications for Kenyan football on the international stage.
