The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is facing fresh scrutiny after FIFA raised concerns over the procedure used to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026.
In a letter dated November 2, FIFA questioned whether the meeting had been called in accordance with the FKF Constitution, particularly Article 38, which outlines the procedures for convening NEC meetings.
The letter, addressed to FKF President Hussein Mohammed and signed by FIFA Senior Manager for Governance Services Bruno Comicholi, followed correspondence from the federation dated October 30.
FIFA noted that the notice for the November 4 meeting, issued on October 27, relied on an earlier request dated May 26, 2026. That request had already been followed by an NEC meeting held on July 11, alongside other committee meeting notices.
However, FIFA pointed out that two of the original signatories to the May request had since withdrawn their support, raising questions about whether the conditions required to call the latest meeting were still valid.
The world football governing body said it was therefore unclear whether the requirements under Article 38.2 of the FKF Constitution had been fulfilled.
Article 38 sets out the procedures governing NEC meetings, including how such meetings should be requested and convened. FIFA stressed that the federation was expected to follow these provisions when organising meetings of its executive committee.
In its communication, FIFA asked FKF to refrain from proceeding with the November 4 meeting, citing concerns over the process used to call it.
The organisation further emphasised that all future NEC meetings should be convened in strict accordance with Article 38 of the federation's constitution.
The intervention comes at a time when FKF has been facing increased attention over its leadership and governance arrangements, with questions emerging over decision-making within the federation.
Although FIFA's letter raises concerns about the procedure followed, it does not amount to a formal declaration that the scheduled meeting has been cancelled. Instead, it calls on the federation to hold off on the gathering and ensure that the constitutional requirements are met.
The November 4 meeting had been expected to bring members of the federation's top decision-making organ together to deliberate on matters affecting its administration.
The latest communication places the responsibility on FKF to address the issues raised by FIFA and ensure that any meeting of the NEC follows the federation's governing rules.
FIFA's position also highlights the importance of constitutional procedures in the management of football associations, particularly where decisions made by executive committees can have far-reaching implications for the sport.
The federation is now under pressure to clarify the status of the planned meeting and demonstrate that its internal processes comply with the requirements set out in its constitution.
