A new audit report on Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has raised serious concerns about financial mismanagement within the federation. The audit, conducted by FKF transition committee and presented to the FKF President Hussein Mohamed on Wednesday, revealed that the former regime left behind a staggering Ksh383 million as of 31 December 2024.
The report further uncovered extensive financial irregularities, including 16 bank accounts with unclear purposes, and unequal funding allocation, with, marked disparity in the funding allocated to women’s, men’s and youth football, with the men’s receiving huge chunks leaving out the women’s and youth.
“As of 31 December 2024, FKF’s outstanding payable amounts to Ksh383, 940, 846.70. this includes debts with external agencies and service providers, which pose a significant financial risk to the federation,” the report stated.
“The committee recommends consolidation of FKF’s bank accounts, restructuring its debts, and conducting a forensic audit to enhance financial accountability. The report also emphasized the need for increased funding for women’s and youth football, which has been severely underfunded compared to men’s football,” the report stated.
Adding to FKF’s woes, the report reveals that the federation is embroiled in 21 legal cases linked to election disputes, unpaid legal fees and contractual matters, further straining its resources.
The report also highlighted shortcomings in the FKF’s Human Resource policies. It found out that employment contracts lack basic security features, were irregularly signed and had no defined salary grading system causing pay inconsistencies and dissatisfaction among employees.
“FKF does not have an approved HR policies and procedures manual, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in recruitment, employment contracts and payroll management,” the report added.
Furthermore, officials’ bribery, poor pay, lack of professionalism and the rising cases of match-manipulation were also flagged off as a serious threat to the integrity of the sport.
“The committee has recommended the establishment of clear merit-based promotion policies for referees, a comprehensive code of conduct, and an enhanced focus on training and capacity building to improve professionalism and initiate a legislative process to address match-fixing in the long term,” the report further stated.
To tackle hooliganism, the committee proposed severe penalties for offenders and collaboration with law enforcement agencies as critical measures to address the menace.
The transition committee was established by FKF National Executive Council (NEC) on 21 December 2024, with a mandate to ensure a seamless transition within the federation, strengthening governance, preparing incoming leadership, and addressing key administrative and financial gaps within the federation.
The committee consisted of FKF Vice President MacDonald Mariga (chairperson), Kerubo Momanyi (deputy chairperson), NEC members Charles Njoka Njagi, Bernard Lagat, Robert Macharia, Ahmedqadar Mohamed and Peter Kamau.
The damning audit report puts the previous FKF leadership led by President Nick Mwendwa, Vice President Dorris Petra and Secretary General Barry Otieno under scrutiny.
