FIFA, CAF Issues Fresh Directive To FKF Ahead Of Kenya Visit

FIFA, CAF Issues Fresh Directive To FKF Ahead Of Kenya Visit

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced plans for a joint mission to Kenya in response to governance problems at the Football Kenya Federation.

FIFA stated that it was referring to earlier correspondence, including a letter dated May 25, 2026, issued to FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) members.

“We refer to our previous correspondence as well as to FIFA’s letter dated 25 May 2026 addressed to the members of the FKF National Executive Committee (attached for ease of reference),” stated FIFA.

“In this context, and further to our recent exchanges, we would like to reiterate that FIFA, in coordination with CAF, is currently in the process of organising a joint mission to Kenya.”

Inside FIFA’s letter to Kenya:
▪️ FIFA and CAF organising a joint mission to Kenya after 18 June 2026.
▪️ Purpose of this visit will be to engage directly with the members of the NEC
▪️Firm request that the FKF NEC refrain, in the meantime, from convening further meetings or… pic.twitter.com/mcQAIo8T1B— Eric Njiru ⚽️ (@EricNjiiru) June 2, 2026

The two world football authorities are arranging a joint trip to Kenya, which is anticipated to depart after June 18th, depending on logistical arrangements.

FIFA underlined that matters impacting FKF leadership must strictly adhere to the FKF Constitution in order to ensure federation stability and efficient functioning.

FIFA said the visit will engage FKF NEC members directly to understand the current governance situation in detail.

According to FIFA, the mission aims to obtain a comprehensive understanding of issues and provide appropriate guidance to the federation, FKF.

“The purpose of this visit will be to engage directly with the members of the FKF National Executive Committee and to discuss in detail the current situation, with a view to obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the matters at hand and providing appropriate guidance,” stated FIFA.

In light of this, FIFA requested FKF NEC members to refrain from convening further meetings or making decisions affecting governance until the mission is completed.

It further warned that any decisions taken before the mission could affect governance, leadership, and overall stability of the federation, FKF.

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FIFA additionally asked FKF to ensure the correspondence is shared with all NEC members for information and consideration immediately.

“In light of the above, and in the interest of safeguarding institutional stability, we kindly but firmly request that the members of the FKF National Executive Committee refrain, in the meantime, from convening further meetings or taking decisions that may have an impact on the governance, leadership or overall stability of the federation until the FIFA/CAF mission has taken place and the relevant discussions have been held,” warned FIFA.

This comes against the backdrop of the intense leadership crisis at the helm of the federation.

In late April, nine of the fourteen NEC members voted to suspend President Hussein Mohammed over allegations of financial mismanagement, particularly a controversial Ksh42 million CHAN insurance deal.

Deputy President McDonald Mariga was installed as the acting president, a move that has since brought a tussle.

FIFA, CAF Issues Fresh Directive To FKF Ahead Of Kenya Visit