FKF President Hussein Mohammed/XFootball Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has dismissed allegations of financial impropriety, maintaining that
all processes related to the CHAN 2025 tournament were above board and in line
with established frameworks.
In a detailed statement, Mohammed defended the federation’s
record, saying the new FKF administration has made significant progress in
advancing football in the country 15 months into office.
He cited milestones including the successful hosting of CHAN
2025, the FIFA Women’s Series, and growth across leagues, national teams, and
grassroots development.
However, his remarks come amid mounting scrutiny,
particularly over insurance arrangements during the CHAN 2025 tournament.
Addressing the claims directly, the FKF boss categorically
denied any wrongdoing.
“The required insurance cover for CHAN 2025 was procured by
CAF, not myself, and was duly secured and maintained throughout the
tournament,” he said.
Mohammed further clarified that FKF did not handle any
payments related to the insurance cover, dismissing reports suggesting
otherwise.
“FKF did not transfer or pay any money to any insurance
company for CHAN competitions… There was no loss of funds in relation to the
insurance cover,” he added.
He argued that the procurement process was governed by the
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Host Agreement, which outlines how key
services for such tournaments are sourced and managed.
The FKF president linked the allegations to what he
described as resistance against reforms within the federation, suggesting he
was being targeted for taking a firm stance against corruption and
inefficiency.
“When you fight corruption, it fights back. I shall not
tolerate mediocrity and corruption at the federation,” he said, pointing to
recent restructuring within the FKF secretariat as part of broader reforms.
Mohammed also claimed there were deliberate efforts to
tarnish his reputation through a sustained smear campaign.
“I am aware that there are plans to run a sustained smear
campaign against me in an attempt to taint my reputation,” he stated.
Despite the accusations, he said he remains open to scrutiny
and is willing to cooperate with investigative agencies if required but
cautioned against being drawn into what he termed “unfounded, fictitious
allegations.”
“I am willing to engage and cooperate with any investigative
agencies on any matter whatsoever should I be required to do so, but to
continue responding to every falsehood is unviable and distracting,” he said.
Mohammed reiterated that governance structures within FKF
remain intact, noting that all administrative and financial processes are
handled through the office of the General Secretary, who also serves as the
accounting officer.
He emphasised that the president’s role is limited to
providing strategic leadership.
The FKF boss also urged the media to uphold accuracy and
professionalism, warning that misrepresentation of facts could erode public
confidence in football institutions.
His statement comes hours after the Football Kenya
Federation National Executive Committee resolved that he, alongside other
officials, step aside to allow investigations into concerns over governance,
financial management, and compliance with public finance laws.
The committee, in resolutions passed on April 24, said the
move was necessary to facilitate independent probes by relevant FKF, national,
and international bodies.
It also cited internal concerns that some executive members
had been excluded from their duties, allegedly in violation of the FKF
Constitution.
Even as pressure mounts, Mohammed maintains that the
federation remains focused on its core mandate of developing football and
delivering successful international competitions.
