This archive report was first published on 8 May 2020.
On May 8, 2020, the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) submitted a formal complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the Football Kenya Federation's (FKF) decision to end the 2019/20 top-flight season.
The KPL claims that FKF acted outside its authority and disregarded a previously agreed-upon pact that granted the league full autonomy to manage the top-flight season without interference.
According to the KPL's letter to CAF, FKF's decision was made in 'blatant bad faith' and created a false impression of a force majeure, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to end the season.
FKF had invoked Article 2.3.3 of the football laws in Kenya, which allows for the cancellation of football in the event of unprecedented natural causes, such as the pandemic.
However, the KPL argues that FKF misinterpreted a circular from CAF, which required member associations to inform them of their plans to finish the leagues in relation to the pandemic.
The KPL has now turned to CAF for a reprieve, stating that FKF's behavior is 'repugnant and out of step with the good intentions of FIFA and CAF to address the COVID-19 pandemic for the good of the sport.'
