This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.
Kenya's football federation, FKF, has been under scrutiny for its financial dealings, particularly with regards to funds received from FIFA. Despite receiving Sh 50 million annually from the world governing body, FKF has struggled to manage its finances effectively.
One of the key issues is the federation's reliance on the government for funding. While the government has not been supportive, FKF has received Sh 200 million every four years to fund football infrastructure projects. However, despite these funds, Kenya only has one FIFA-standard stadium, and construction of new stadiums has stalled since 2013.
FKF has also been accused of misusing funds, including the purchase of an Outside Broadcasting (OB) van for Sh 135 million in 2016. The van was intended to be used for broadcasting KPL matches, but it was repossessed by Supersport, which had sold it to FKF. The van's insurance license has expired, and it will cost FKF an additional Sh 4 million to renew it.
Experts have questioned the purchase of the OB van, citing its outdated technology and inability to meet FKF's broadcasting needs. The federation has also been criticized for spending money on non-essential items while national teams struggle with motivation and unpaid allowances.
As the government continues to promise stadium construction, FKF's financial missteps have raised questions about the federation's ability to manage its finances effectively. With FIFA's funding, FKF should be able to deliver on its promises, but so far, the federation has failed to do so.
