NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 – Embattled Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has dismissed his ouster by his Executive Committee Members over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh 42 million in CHAN 2025 insurance money.
Responding to the claims in a press conference at Kandanda House on Saturday, April 25, Hussein refuted claims that the money was stolen, stating that FKF was not involved in the procurement of the insurance, which he said was done as per the law by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
“The procurement of the insurance for CHAN 2025 was conducted within the framework of the CAF host agreement. We state categorically that the required insurance cover was procured by CAF, not myself, and was duly secured and maintained throughout the tournament, contrary to the malicious reports,” Hussein stated.
He continued, “FKF did not transfer or pay money to any insurance company for the CHAN competition, and I can challenge anyone to provide evidence that FKF paid the money. There was no loss of money in relation to the insurance cover.”
Hussein said that it was all about maliciousness from his Executive Board, claiming that it was a revenge mission owing to his position on fighting corruption.
“I am aware that there are plans to run a sustained smear campaign against me and the federation in an attempt to collapse the institution and taint my reputation. This is a desperate act of revenge for the steadfast position I have taken in the past. I am willing to cooperate with any investigative agency on any matter should I be required to do so.”
Husein dismissed the Executive Committee Meeting held by the 12 members, stating that the constitution only mandates him to call the NEC meeting.
“The purported meeting held on the 24th of April was not confirmed as having happened, because I have not received any formal communication about the same. In accordance with the FKF constitution 2017, the meeting was irregular, unlawful, and unconstitutional.”
“Consequently, the so-called decision to suspend or remove any FKF member arising from that sitting is automatically null and void. Article 38 Clause 2 of the FKF Constitution provides as follows: The President shall convene meetings of the national Executive Committee where 50% of Executive Committee members request a meeting, the President shall convene it within 21 days, failing which the members may convene the meeting themselves. I did not convene any NEC meeting yesterday.
