FIFA Overrules FKF Coup, Declares Hussein Mohamed Suspension Unconstitutional

World football governing body FIFA has thrown out the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed and several National Executive Committee (NEC) members, declaring the process unconstitutional.

In a strongly worded letter dated May 25, FIFA said the suspension violated Article 41 of the FKF Constitution, which outlines the legal procedure for suspending federation officials.

FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov stated that the NEC faction behind the move failed to prove that proper procedures, including quorum, voting requirements, agenda communication, and fair hearing, were followed before the decision was made.

The global football body also rejected attempts to force officials to “step aside,” saying such actions legally amount to suspension and must strictly comply with the constitution.

The controversy erupted in April after nine NEC members voted to oust Mohamed over claims of irregularities in a Ksh42.4 million CHAN insurance tender.

FIFA warned FKF officials against actions that violate constitutional procedures, cautioning that disciplinary measures could follow.