The Ministry of Sports has temporarily suspended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over allegations of misapplication of resources and failure to file required financial returns.
In a directive issued by the Ministry, FKF will now be required to independently fund its operations, including the national football team’s activities for both local and international assignments, pending further review of its governance and financial compliance.
The move marks a major escalation in the ongoing standoff between the government and the federation, which has for years been plagued by leadership wrangles, administrative disputes, and questions over accountability.
FKF has repeatedly been rocked by internal divisions, with rival factions and governance disagreements affecting the smooth running of football activities in the country. The latest action by the Sports Ministry is expected to further intensify tensions within the federation’s leadership structure.
Sources indicate that concerns over financial management, transparency, and compliance with statutory reporting requirements have been central to the government’s decision.
The suspension also raises uncertainty over the future of funding for national teams, including Harambee Stars, as FKF is now expected to shoulder full financial responsibility for its programmes during the suspension period.
Efforts to stabilize football governance in Kenya have in recent years been complicated by persistent leadership disputes within FKF, which stakeholders say have negatively impacted development programmes, league operations, and international competitiveness.
The Ministry is expected to issue further directives outlining conditions for possible reinstatement, including governance reforms and financial accountability measures.
