This archive report was first published on 7 December 2019.
On December 7, 2019, the Sports Dispute Tribunal made a crucial decision that sent shockwaves through the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The Tribunal cancelled the FKF elections that were scheduled to take place in Nairobi, citing irregularities in the electoral process.
The move came just moments after the Tribunal nullified the county elections held on November 27 across the country. According to Tribunal chairman John Ohaga, the FKF Electoral Board was not properly constituted, with state officer Elina Shiveka sitting alongside chairman Edwin Wamukoya, who was not allowed to take charge due to his involvement in the previous election.
Ohaga emphasized that FKF failed to allow for public participation in the new electoral process, leading to protests from within football circles. The FKF top management, led by Nick Mwendwa, was urged to establish a machinery that would pave the way for free and fair elections, enabling the sporting fraternity to elect credible, accountable, and trustworthy leaders.
Many sports federations suffer from resource misuse, with officials implicated in misappropriation of resources seeking re-election. Threats by FKF that Kenya could face a Fifa ban were dismissed, as the nation's interests take precedence over those of the football world governing body.
Instead of intimidation, the focus should be on fresh elections starting from the county to the national level, ensuring a clean and transparent process.
