Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has accused seven National Executive Committee (NEC) members of frustrating the federation after a scheduled meeting failed to proceed due to a lack of quorum on Wednesday, October 14.
Hussein said it was the fourth attempt to convene the NEC through established procedures, arguing that the continued absence of members was delaying decisions affecting domestic competitions and football administration.
“This is the fourth time we have procedurally attempted to convene another NEC meeting and yet again some NEC members have refused to attend,” Hussein said.
“We cannot punish millions of Kenyans because of seven people. They cannot be allowed to determine the future of an entire football community,” he added.
The boycott followed a pre-consultative meeting between Hussein and the dissenting officials on Tuesday, October 13, aimed at resolving outstanding governance disputes.
In a statement dated October 14, the members, identifying themselves as “Concerned NEC Members”, said they presented 13 issues and proposed solutions during the talks. However, they claimed only four were discussed before the meeting was adjourned, with the remaining nine expected to be addressed on Wednesday.
The officials accused Hussein of abandoning the agreed consultation process and proceeding with the formal NEC meeting before all the outstanding issues had been discussed.
They also questioned the meeting’s legality, citing Article 38(3) of the FKF Constitution and the seven-day notice requirement following a notice issued on October 3. The objection represents the members’ position and does not, on its own, establish that the meeting was unlawful.
Among their demands are clear closing dates for the 2025/26 season and opening and closing dates for the 2026/27 league competitions.
They have also called for vacancies in the federation’s judicial bodies and Electoral Committee to be filled through transparent processes, a review of banking mandates and delegated authority, and clarity over the proposed appointment of an acting General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer.
Other outstanding matters include the federation’s 2025 audited accounts, the proposed 2026/27 budget, constitutional amendments and the development of the proposed FKF Technical Centre.
Hussein maintained that the internal disagreements would not stop football activities, saying clubs needed to play and players needed opportunities. He cited the economic activity generated by matches, including earnings for casual workers, merchandise sellers, broadcasters, transport operators and journalists.
The president also defended his administration’s record, highlighting the SportPesa partnership worth more than KSh1 billion, a KSh20 million prize pool for the top-tier league and investments in grassroots and women’s football.
The dispute follows two NEC meetings that were aborted in August and September amid unresolved leadership and governance concerns, according to The Eastleigh Voice.
The latest standoff leaves the federation facing pressure to resolve the outstanding issues while maintaining the smooth running of domestic competitions and ensuring that governance decisions follow the procedures set out in its constitution.
