Kenya disbands football federation over corruption
The Kenyan government has disbanded Football Kenya Federation (FKF), its football governing body, over allegations of corruption.
Voice of America reports that Kenyan sports minister Amina Mohamed on Thursday disclosed that the football federation was disbanded after investigations revealed that the football body failed to account for funds received from the government and other sponsors.
The minister said further investigations will be conducted to know the extent to which the country’s football body misappropriated funds, adding that the government may prosecute officials found guilty.
Ms Mohamed also disclosed that a 15-member caretaker committee had been selected to run affairs of the country’s football governing body until fresh elections are held in six months’ time.
The Kenyan government had in October commenced an investigation into the FKF spending to ascertain if 244 million shillings ($2.2 million) given to the federation was used to prepare the national team for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Egypt.
However, Nick Mwendwa the president of FKF denied claims of the sports ministry saying he won’t accept the decision taken by the country’s sports ministry.
Mr Mwendwa said his team will carry on with their usual operations despite the disbandment.
“I am still… in charge of the FKF. We won’t accept the decision taken by the sports ministry,” Mr Mwendwa said .
“The FKF reject the (caretaker) committee, and we will carry on with our operations as usual. This means all football activities in the country continue as scheduled and FKF remains in charge,” he added.
“FKF fully complied with the inspection process ordered by the minister, and (provided) detailed and operational documents from the year 2016 to date. But regrettably the inspectors had no serious interest in scrutinising our documents.”
On Thursday, the Harambee Stars held Uganda to a 1 all draw in a 2022 World Cup qualifier in Kampala.
Kenya is gradually losing out on chances of featuring at the World cup finals in Qatar following two big losses to group leaders Mali and draws against Uganda and Rwanda.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Driver arrested for ‘cramming’ 15 children into car in Lagos
Mr Hundeyin said the driver, who was contracted to transport the children to a beach, locked four in the car trunk and crammed 11 others together in the vehicle.
Rights
Okuama Killing: Army releases detained traditional ruler
“While culpability has not been conclusively established against the traditional ruler, there is insufficient evidence to exonerate anyone at this stage,” said the army.
Faith
Cleric seeks divorce, accuses wife of stripping him naked in church, leaking his secrets
The cleric accused his wife of abandoning their only child and travelling to Libya, where she has resided for two years.
Lagos
Lagos man remanded in prison custody for raping daughter
The Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 45-year-old man, Samson Adedokun, in prison custody for defiling his 16-year-old daughter.
Lagos
Driver arrested for stealing N2.5 million minibus
The Lagos police command on Friday arraigned Muyiwa Edun, 40, before the Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court for stealing an N2.5 million Suzuki minibus.
Lagos
Police intercept bags of cannabis at Lagos jetty
The police command in Lagos says it intercepted some bags of substances, suspected to be cannabis, at a Jetty in the Ojo area of Lagos and arrested a suspect.