65 of 66 FKF delegates voted to dismiss seven NEC members, says FKF president Hussein Mohammed

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed says 65 of the 66 delegates who attended Saturday’s Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru voted to remove vice-president McDonald Mariga and six other members of the federation’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

Mariga was among seven officials expelled during the meeting held on November 7, 2026, amid an escalating leadership dispute within Kenyan football involving the former Kenya international and Mohammed.

The other officials affected by the decision are Women’s Representative Kerubo Momanyi, Nairobi NEC representative Dan Shikanda, Coast representative Gabriel Mghendi, Nyanza representative Collins Opiyo Kalee, Central representative Robert Macharia and Upper Rift Valley representative Bernard Lagat.

The decision was taken by the FKF Congress, the federation’s supreme decision-making body, which voted on the conduct of the seven NEC members over alleged breaches of the federation’s constitution and FIFA regulations.

In a statement after the meeting, Mohammed said the officials were removed over what he described as serious and repeated violations of the FKF Constitution and applicable FIFA regulations.

He said the resolution was passed in accordance with Article 24 of the FKF Constitution, with only one delegate voting against the motion.

“65 out of 66 Congress members resolved to dismiss the seven NEC members, in accordance with Article 24 of the FKF Constitution,” Mohammed said.

The FKF president described the outcome as a strong endorsement of the federation’s leadership and its efforts to strengthen accountability and institutional governance.

“The outcome reflects the overwhelming will of Congress and reaffirms our commitment to constitutional governance, accountability, and stability in Kenyan football,” he added.

Representatives from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) attended the meeting as observers, as tensions within the federation continue to raise concerns about the administration of the game in Kenya.

The SGM was, however, preceded by chaotic scenes, with reports of violence and security concerns surrounding the venue in Meru.

Mariga’s removal represents a major development in the ongoing power struggle within the FKF, with the decision expected to have significant implications for the federation’s leadership and administration.

The latest shake-up also raises questions about the future direction of Kenyan football as Mohammed’s administration seeks to consolidate its authority amid growing internal divisions.