This archive report was first published on 22 October 2019.
On October 22, 2019, a significant development unfolded in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) saga, with former CEO Robert Muthomi announcing plans to sue Sofapaka president Elly Kalekwa.
Muthomi made this statement moments after the FKF Disciplinary Committee cleared him of any wrongdoing in a case where he was accused of abusing his office.
"I have asked my lawyers to look into it," Muthomi told Nation Sport.
He emphasized his intention to reserve his rights to the action, stating that it could further help him clear his name.
As background, Muthomi had been under investigation since July, following allegations by Kalekwa that he attempted to aid Harambee Stars striker John Avire in terminating his contract with Sofapaka and traveling to Egypt to sign a deal with Tanta FC.
The allegations stemmed from a letter written by Muthomi in his position as an employee of the federation to the Egypt Embassy in Nairobi, requesting the foreign mission to secure Avire and his 'agent' to travel to Cairo to watch the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as 'fans'.
However, the Disciplinary Committee, led by chair Bernard Murunga, Lydia Mokaya, and Dorothy Jemator, ruled that there was no sufficient evidence to nail Muthomi.
"Having considered all evidence laid before it, the Committee is of the view that in the broad sense there was insufficient adduce evidence to the effect that the Respondent (Muthomi) abused his office. The decision of the Committee is unanimous," the ruling states.
FKF president Nick Mwendwa had recently announced an agreement with Muthomi to relinquish his position regardless of the Disciplinary Committee's ruling, and the former Chief Executive has confirmed he doesn't want his job back.
