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April 25, 2026Suspended FKF boss dismisses CHAN scandal claims as malicious
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Suspended FKF boss dismisses CHAN scandal claims as malicious
Suspended Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has strongly dismissed allegations linking him to a purported Ksh42 million insurance scandal, terming the claims malicious and politically motivated.
Mohammed was suspended by NEC members following allegations of financial misappropriation under his watch. The decision also saw NEC member Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim and acting CEO Dennis Gicheru also ordered to step aside to allow for investigations into the allegations.
— Hussein Mohammed (@husseinmoha) April 25, 2026
According to multiple reports, the controversy stems from a high-value insurance arrangement for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which was co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania on February 25.
FKF did not transfer or pay any money
“The procurement of insurance for CHAN 2025 was conducted within the framework of the CAF Host Agreement, which defines the structures and processes governing tournament operations, including the sourcing of key service providers,” said Mohammed.
“The insurance cover for CHAN 2025 was procured by CAF, not myself, and was duly secured and maintained throughout the tournament. Contrary to the malicious reports, FKF did not transfer or pay any money to any insurance company for CHAN competitions.
“The insurance cover met all CAF requirements to protect players, officials, staff, and stakeholders, in line with CAF’s clear and stringent standards, where insurance is a critical component.
“All contracted services were delivered in accordance with tournament requirements and the signed Host Agreement. There was no loss of funds in relation to the insurance cover.”
The reports further indicated that FKF awarded a contract worth KSh 42,406,815 to a recently registered company, despite receiving more competitive offers from well-known insurers.
Mohammed took charge of FKF on December 8th, 2024, after winning an election. He collected 42 votes in the first round of voting, 11 more than second-placed, immediate former FKF vice president Doris Petra.
