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On Saturday, Hussein Mohammed was elected FKF president, promising to fulfill his ambitious vision of transforming Kenyan football.
Dreams of a man can be told by the promises he makes and the path he charts toward a brighter future.
In August, at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi, Hussein Mohammed painted an ambitious vision for the future of Kenyan football.
Standing before a room of hopeful faces, the Murang’a Seal Vice-Chairman and Extreme Sports CEO declared his candidacy for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidency, vowing to rescue the game he loves from years of stagnation and mismanagement.
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On December 7, Mohammed’s vision became a mandate as he was elected the new FKF president.
Now, the question looms: will he live up to his words and transform the sport, or will his promises fade into the shadows of leadership challenges?
In his manifesto launch, Mohammed was unrelenting in his critique of the outgoing administration, accusing it of lacking vision and a clear plan for Kenyan football.
“It’s been eight years since Nick Mwendwa took office, and our teams are struggling—from the Premier League down to Division Two. There’s no infrastructure, no proper marketing, no talent development programs, and no accountability,” he lamented.
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His passion for the sport was evident as he shared a bold plan to rebuild Kenyan football’s foundations, starting with infrastructure.
“The quality of local football facilities is terribly saddening,” he said, his tone sharp with frustration.
Mohammed spoke of an ambitious vision: each county to have at least two to three eco-friendly stadiums with capacities of 5,000 to 10,000 seats.
“How can we expect our teams to compete internationally when our facilities lag behind those of our neighbors? Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda—they all outperform us, and yet their economies are smaller. This must change.”
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He pledged to work closely with county governments through public-private partnerships to upgrade at least ten pitches across the country.
“We will ensure that every region—from the coast to Nyanza, Western to Rift Valley—has standard pitches where our athletes can train and thrive. This is about more than football; it’s about creating a platform for dreams to flourish.”
Mohammed’s rallying cry was not limited to infrastructure. He spoke passionately about the need for transparency and accountability in the management of the sport.
“Football is a commercial entity globally. In Tanzania, clubs like Simba and Yanga rake in annual revenues of over a billion shillings, yet here, FKF can barely give Premier League clubs 10 million per season. The gap is mind-boggling, and it stems from poor leadership and lack of business-oriented strategies,” he explained.
His vision extended to the players themselves, especially those who have carried Kenya’s name with pride on the international stage.
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Mohammed pledged to honor ex-internationals by inducting them into a national Hall of Fame and creating a football museum to preserve the country’s rich history.
“We must appreciate the legends who brought us pride. It’s not just about the past; it’s about inspiring the next generation to dream bigger,” he said.
The promise of inclusivity was central to his manifesto.
Mohammed criticized the current system for sidelining former players and stakeholders, using them only during elections or selectively for coaching courses.
“We need everyone at the table—ex-footballers, professionals in sports marketing, content creators, data analysts, journalists. Together, we can build a robust system,” he declared.
As he takes office after a tightly contested election, Mohammed’s supporters hailed his victory as a turning point for Kenyan football.
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However, the expectations are sky-high as the same voices that cheered his vision in August now watch keenly, waiting to see if his promises will materialize.
Will Mohammed’s presidency usher in a golden era, or will he fall into the traps that ensnared his predecessors?
The challenges are immense—corruption, political interference and a public weary of unfulfilled promises. Yet, his resolve appears unshaken.
“I am asking all Kenyans to join me on this journey. We will prioritize integrity, transparency, and quality leadership,” he affirmed during his campaign.
The dream he shared in August was powerful, a clarion call to rescue Kenyan football from mediocrity.
Now, as the new FKF president, Hussein Mohammed stands at a crossroads.
His leadership will be judged not by the words he spoke but by the actions he takes.
The dreams of a man can be told, but their realization lies in his ability to deliver on his promises.
Kenyan football is watching and so is the world.
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