FIFA Rejects Suspension of FKF President Hussein Mohammed

World football governing body FIFA has rejected the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, dealing a major blow to a section of federation officials who had moved to oust him over alleged financial impropriety.

The decision by FIFA is expected to reshape the leadership wrangles that have recently rocked Kenyan football, with the international body reportedly ruling that the suspension process did not comply with the Football Kenya Federation Constitution and established governance procedures.

Hussein Mohammed had been suspended alongside Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru and National Executive Committee (NEC) member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim following accusations linked to the alleged mismanagement of approximately Ksh42 million in insurance funds connected to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) preparations.

The suspension sparked controversy within the federation, triggering a power struggle among top football officials and raising concerns about governance at FKF. A section of NEC members accused the federation leadership of financial irregularities and sought to temporarily remove the officials from office pending investigations.

However, FIFA has now reportedly dismissed the suspension, saying the process used to remove the officials was unconstitutional and failed to meet the threshold required under the FKF Constitution.

According to reports, FIFA communicated its position in a letter dated May 25, stating that the move by the NEC did not satisfy provisions outlined under Article 41 of the FKF Constitution, which governs the suspension or provisional dismissal of elected football officials.

The global football governing body emphasized that football federations are required to strictly follow constitutional procedures and due process whenever disciplinary or governance issues arise. FIFA reportedly maintained that any action taken outside the established framework risks undermining institutional stability and democratic governance within member associations.

The ruling now places Hussein Mohammed back at the center of FKF leadership and significantly weakens efforts by the faction that had pushed for his removal.

The controversy surrounding FKF leadership stems from allegations regarding the handling of funds associated with preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament Kenya is expected to co-host alongside neighboring countries. Questions had been raised over insurance-related expenditures amounting to millions of shillings, prompting internal disputes and demands for accountability.