Police have arrested a Kenyan and two foreigners on suspicion of bribery and match-fixing.
In a statement signed by Chief Executive Officer Barry Otieno, the Football Kenya Federation thanked the police for their assistance and promised to protect Kenyan football’s integrity.
“The federation wishes to thank the police and a group of FKF Premier League players who assisted in the arrest and detention of three individuals, including a Kenyan and two foreigners,” the statement said in part.
“FKF continues to work closely with all involved, including local and international security agencies, to not only assist in the prosecution of the said suspects but also in an effort aimed at safeguarding the integrity of Kenyan football.”
Due to the sensitivity of the matter, FKF said it will not be commenting further on the matter until investigations are concluded.
“The federation wishes to assure stakeholders and the general public of its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of all its leagues and competitions.”
It notes FKF has established with the assistance of FIFA and local clubs an elaborate system to assist in detecting, preventing and reporting match manipulation activities.
