This archive report was first published on 22 July 2019.
On July 22, 2019, Football Kenya Federation Chairman Nick Mwendwa expressed concerns over the ongoing impasse between the Kenyan government and betting companies.
While acknowledging the need for regulation of the industry, Mwendwa is worried that the sports sector, particularly Kenyan football, might be significantly affected if the current situation escalates.
The perennial issue in Kenyan sports that never seems to go away is sponsorship, and the current impasse between the government and betting companies in the country regarding the renewal of their licenses has FKF boss Nick Mwendwa fearing for the growth of soccer in Kenya.
Meanwhile, Mwendwa has announced that the FKF has formally accepted Robert Muthomi's decision to step aside as CEO, allowing investigations to continue into allegations that he tried to aid the transfer of Kenyan international John Avire to an Egyptian club.
Starlets are set to take on Malawi in a 2020 Olympic Qualifier match on August 28th and the second leg on September 1st. Harambee Stars have been pooled against Egypt, Togo, and the Comoro Islands in Group 'G' of 2021 AFCON Qualifiers.
