Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has been suspended by the federation’s National Executive Committee (NEC) following allegations of financial impropriety, including the misappropriation of Ksh42 million meant for the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The decision, announced on April 24, also saw NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and Acting CEO Dennis Gicheru ordered to step aside to allow for investigations into the claims.

In a sweeping resolution, the NEC directed that Deputy President Macdonald Mariga Wanyama immediately assume the role of FKF President in an acting capacity pending the outcome of investigations and a forensic audit.

“With immediate effect, Mr Hussein Rashid Mohammed do step aside from his role and position as President of Football Kenya Federation, Mr Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim do step aside from his role as nominated member of Football Kenya Federation National Executive Member and Mr Dennis Gicheru will step aside from his position and role as the Acting General Secretary of FKF,” read part of the resolutions signed by 9 of the 14 NEC members.  

“This is to allow for investigations by relevant FKF, national and international bodies into alleged financial impropriety of public funds and resources, and other statutory breaches.”

At the same time, the NEC ordered the immediate freezing of all FKF bank accounts linked to the suspended President Mohamed in his official capacity, to preserve evidence and prevent any interference with ongoing investigations.

The committee also called for the appointment of an independent forensic auditor to examine all funds received by the federation from key stakeholders, including Confederation of African Football, FIFA, and the Ministry of Sports.