The expelled members include Robert Macharia (Central Kenya), Gabriel Mugendi (Coast), Caleb Collins (Nyanza), Bernard Lagat (Lower Rift), Violet Kirubo (Women’s representative), and Dan Shikanda (Nairobi). FKF President Hussein Mohammed stated that the seven officials had been invited to present submissions but failed to respond in writing or send representatives. According to the federation, the charges included repeated failure to attend duly convened NEC meetings, unauthorized communication on behalf of the federation, and actions violating the FKF Constitution. Central to the dispute was a purported NEC resolution dated April 24, 2026, which sought the removal of President Mohammed and Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, allegedly linked to a Ksh 42 million CHAN funds scandal.
The SGM was disrupted by chaos, with the Police Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) discharging tear gas into the meeting room after Mariga arrived under heavy police escort. The initial proceedings were halted at 9:00 AM due to the disturbance, and the meeting did not commence until shortly after noon. The session lasted less than 45 minutes, with the vote taking place immediately after the charges were read. AFC Leopards Chairman Boniface Ambani was the sole delegate to vote against the expulsion, arguing that football administrators must prioritize the game over political wrangles and that opposing opinions should be accommodated.
Following the vote, Mariga and other expelled members claimed at a nearby hotel that some voters were not bona fide representatives of their respective clubs and branches. The FKF General Assembly stated that it exercised its mandate under Articles 16 and 24 of the FKF Constitution to dismiss the officials. Representatives from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) were present at the SGM, and the federation indicated that communication from these global and continental bodies is expected. The FKF stated it remains committed to constitutional governance and will communicate further on the implementation of the resolutions and resulting administrative arrangements.
