The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily halted the removal of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed, granting him a reprieve as a legal battle over his position unfolds.
In orders issued on Monday, April 27, 2026, the tribunal certified the matter as urgent and granted an interim injunction restraining the implementation of resolutions passed on April 24, 2026, which had sought to remove him from office.
“The Tribunal grants a temporary order of injunction restraining the respondents from effecting the resolutions passed on April 24, 2026, until the mention date,” the ruling stated.
Deputy Chairperson Allan Mola Owinyi said the case met the threshold for urgency, citing its implications on football governance in the country.
The development comes amid scrutiny from global football bodies, including FIFA and the Confederation of African Football, over the circumstances surrounding the suspension of Mohamed and other FKF officials.
Mohamed, alongside National Executive Committee member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim and Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru, was suspended on April 24.
In a letter to FKF, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov said the organisation, in coordination with CAF, is reviewing the process to determine whether it complied with FKF statutes.
FIFA has requested detailed documentation, including how the National Executive Committee meeting was convened, whether quorum and voting requirements were met, and whether the affected officials were accorded a fair hearing before the decision was made.
The global body also asked for records such as meeting notices, agendas, attendance lists, voting results and any materials relied upon in reaching the resolution. Mammadov said the matter is being treated with seriousness, with CAF also conducting its own assessment.
Meanwhile, former international MacDonald Mariga assumed the role of Acting FKF President following the suspension.
In a statement issued on April 25, Mariga said several agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Insurance Regulatory Authority and Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, had launched investigations alongside FIFA and CAF.
“To ensure continuity of operations, the National Executive Committee mandated me to take up the role of Acting President, which I have accepted with immediate effect,” Mariga said.
He added that measures had been taken to safeguard the integrity of the process, including preservation of evidence, freezing of relevant accounts and a review of existing contracts.
In a separate response, Mohamed defended his tenure, highlighting achievements made during his 15 months in office and dismissing allegations related to insurance arrangements for the 2025 African Nations Championship.
He cited improved governance, successful hosting of international tournaments and renewed confidence from global football bodies as key milestones. These include Kenya’s hosting of CHAN 2025 and the FIFA Women’s Series, as well as the qualification of the Harambee Starlets for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed also noted that FIFA had lifted earlier restrictions imposed on Kenya following financial reforms, paving the way for expanded development programmes such as FIFA Arena pitches and a technical centre in Machakos.
Addressing claims regarding insurance procurement for CHAN 2025, he termed them “malicious” and “unfounded,” maintaining that the cover was arranged by CAF.
“The required insurance cover for CHAN 2025 was procured by CAF and maintained throughout the tournament. FKF did not transfer any funds to insurance providers,” he said.
He further linked the allegations to what he described as a smear campaign against ongoing reforms within the federation.
Kenya is currently preparing, alongside Uganda and Tanzania, to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe expressing confidence in the region’s readiness.
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