A fresh leadership dispute has emerged within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) following the federation’s Special General Meeting held in Meru on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Seven FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) members have rejected what they describe as their purported dismissal during the meeting, accusing sections of the federation’s leadership of violating the FKF Constitution and denying accredited delegates access to the venue.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 9, FKF Vice President Macdonald Mariga, on behalf of the affected NEC members, said seven NEC officials and 32 duly accredited Congress delegates were denied entry to the meeting.
The group termed the events in Meru a deliberate attempt to silence elected leaders who had been advocating for accountability, transparency and good governance within the federation.
The affected officials further challenged the legality of the process through which their removal was allegedly undertaken.
They cited Article 41(4) and (5) of the FKF Constitution, arguing that the provisions guarantee an elected official the right to be heard and prescribe the procedure that must be followed before dismissal.
According to the statement, the group also referred to FIFA’s intervention in May 2026, which they said emphasised the importance of respecting due process and the right to be heard in matters involving FKF’s governing organs.
The officials raised particular concern over the voting procedure used during the Meru meeting.
They claimed Article 41(5) requires a motion for dismissal to be decided through a secret ballot, yet the reported resolutions were instead adopted through acclamation.
They argued that such a process cannot replace the secret ballot expressly provided for under the federation’s Constitution.
The group also questioned the credibility of the meeting’s attendance records and quorum, citing the alleged exclusion of 32 legitimate Congress delegates.
They further raised concerns over alleged impersonation and the participation of individuals they claim were not properly mandated representatives of legitimate FKF members.
The seven NEC members have consequently rejected the reported resolutions and maintained that they remain in office, arguing that their constitutional mandates cannot be extinguished through what they consider an unlawful process.
They have called on FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Sports Registrar to scrutinise the Meru proceedings, including delegate credentials, attendance, quorum and the voting process.
The officials also said they reserve the right to pursue constitutional and other available remedies to challenge the reported resolutions.
