Mariga calls for speedy investigations after taking over FKF top seat

Former Kenya national team midfielder Macdonald Mariga has called for speedy investigations into the allegations being levelled against his suspended Football Kenya Federation (FKF) boss Hussein Mohammed.

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.

Statement from Mariga at Nyayo Stadium, hours after Hussein Mohamed had addressed the media at FKF office in Kasarani pic.twitter.com/sRrAxHFosM

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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.

‘There were serious financial violations’

“We welcome these processes and respectfully urge the respective bodies to fast-track their inquiries to ensure timely accountability, preserve public confidence, and facilitate the swift restoration of integrity within Football Kenya Federation,” said Mariga after being installed on an acting capacity.

“We note that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Confederation of African Football (CAF), and FIFA have commenced investigations into these matters.”

Mariga added: “It came to the attention of the National Executive Committee that there were serious governance, financial, and constitutional violations, which informed and led to the resolution passed on 24th April 2026. Consequently, the NEC wishes to inform the public that decisive measures will be undertaken to safeguard the integrity of the Football Kenya Federation.

‘There is no vacuum in FKF top seat’

On being confirmed new FKF boss, Mariga said: “To ensure continuity of operations, the NEC has mandated me to take up the role of Acting President, which mandate I have accepted and assumed with immediate effect.

“We want to assure all our partners that there is no vacuum and FKF shall honour in full all our obligations.”

Earlier on Saturday, Mohammed strongly dismissed allegations linking him to a purported Ksh42 million insurance scandal, terming the claims malicious and politically motivated.

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.