This archive report was first published on 7 September 2019.
On February 10, 2016, Nick Mwendwa was elected as the President of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) during the FKF Special General Meeting and National Elections held at Kasarani, Indoor Arena.
Four years later, in 2020, FKF released a 26-page electoral code that outlined tough rules for candidates seeking top positions in the federation's national elections scheduled for December.
For the first time, candidates seeking to be elected as president must have a running mate who will become their deputy if elected.
According to the electoral code, each candidate for the position of president must present a running mate, and failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
Candidates for the two positions will have to meet tough conditions, including receiving support from nine entities of the federation, such as at least five branches and one club taking part in the Kenyan Premier League, National Super League, national Division One league, Women Premier League, and women Division One league.
Additionally, a branch or a club can only give support to one candidate, and those who give more than one support will be declared invalid.
The code also makes it mandatory for candidates seeking top positions to adhere to chapter six of the constitution, which includes getting clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, presenting a certificate of good conduct, and tax compliance.
Candidates seeking the position of president and vice president will pay a nomination fee of Sh400,000 each, while those seeking a National Executive Committee (NEC) post will pay Sh150,000, and those seeking the post of county chairman will pay Sh100,000.
