Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has resumed his official duties after the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) rejected his suspension, ruling that the process used to remove him was unconstitutional.
In a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, FKF confirmed that Mohammed had already returned to work and chaired a consultative meeting with SportPesa Premier League club officials to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s top-flight football league.
According to FKF, the meeting focused on improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the domestic league.
“The engagement focused on strengthening structures, improving competitiveness, and building a stronger and more sustainable top-flight competition, in line with ongoing reforms aimed at elevating the standards and value of Kenyan football,” FKF said.
Mohammed’s return comes a day after FIFA formally rejected the suspension of the FKF President and other members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), stating that the process failed to comply with the federation’s constitution.
In a letter dated May 25, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov wrote directly to the FKF NEC, declaring the suspension process invalid.
FIFA said the move violated Article 41 of the FKF Constitution, which outlines the legal framework for the provisional suspension or dismissal of federation officials.
As a result, FIFA declared the suspensions of Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, and nominated NEC member Abdulahi Yusuf Ibrahim unconstitutional.
“Having carefully considered the information, documentation and explanations submitted, we deem it necessary to recall the relevant provisions of the FKF Constitution governing such situations,” FIFA stated in the letter.
“FIFA therefore categorically rejects the procedure that has been followed in this matter.”
According to FIFA, Article 41 requires that any suspension be properly proposed, included in the meeting agenda, communicated to NEC members, supported by quorum and voting requirements, and allow affected officials a fair opportunity to respond.
The world football governing body said the documentation submitted failed to demonstrate that these procedures were fully followed before the vote to suspend the officials was taken.
FIFA also clarified that directing an official to “step aside” on a mandatory basis amounts to a provisional suspension and must therefore comply with constitutional procedures.
“Actions taken outside the clearly defined statutory framework cannot produce valid legal effects within the association,” FIFA warned.
The global body further cautioned FKF officials that any actions taken outside constitutional provisions could attract disciplinary sanctions through the federation’s judicial mechanisms.
FIFA also urged FKF leaders to exercise restraint and strictly adhere to constitutional processes, citing the need for institutional stability in Kenyan football.
The leadership wrangles at FKF erupted in April after a faction of NEC members voted to suspend Mohammed over allegations of financial misconduct.
On April 24, nine out of 14 NEC members voted to oust him, citing the alleged misappropriation of a KSh42.4 million insurance tender linked to the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which Kenya co-hosted alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The officials alleged that the tender had been awarded to a company that was unlicensed, unvetted and non-compliant with tax obligations, despite other bidders being available.
Following FIFA’s intervention, FKF acknowledged receipt of the communication and pledged to uphold institutional stability and due process.
“The federation also welcomes FIFA’s guidance and commits to safeguarding the stability, credibility, and proper functioning of Kenyan football, particularly during this important period for the game both locally and internationally,” FKF said in a statement.
The federation added that it would continue working closely with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure uninterrupted football activities and programmes in the country.
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