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The successful completion of the FKF county elections has paved way for the national elections showdown on December 7.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections have entered their final stretch, with the national elections set for December 7.
The process gained momentum following successful branch elections held across counties on November 14, marking a crucial step in the FKF’s governance overhaul.
However, the elections were not without challenges, as delays and legal battles almost derailed the voting process.
While voting proceeded across most counties, the elections in Kirinyaga, Makueni, Baringo, and Tharaka Nithi faced minimal competition, as candidates in those areas ran unopposed.
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08:09 - 09.11.2024
Why FKF branch elections were suspended
A legal battle has ensued between FKF and KFA prompting the suspension of the highly anticipated branch elections.
The voting, which had been delayed from its initial date of November 9, encountered last-minute complications after the Kitui High Court suspended the proceedings, following a lawsuit by the Kenya Football Association (KFA).
The KFA argued that it, not FKF, held the legitimate authority to conduct football-related elections in Kenya.
The court scheduled a hearing to consider the case, and after deliberations, ruled in favor of the FKF, allowing the organization to proceed with the county elections.
This ruling paved the way for the FKF Electoral Board to confirm November 14 as the new election date, and the branch elections unfolded without further interruptions.
With the branch elections complete, attention now shifts to the national elections, where prominent candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
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09:30 - 15.11.2024
FKF Elections: Team Blue in cloud nine as Doris/Mwendwa allies sweep 28 Counties in football polls
Muted celebrations were heard from Hussein Mohammed's camp while former CEO Barry Otieno, ex international Owino Kempes and Shimanyula have not declared widespread victories as the former two.
The race for the top position at FKF is attracting a wide array of high-profile personalities, each with a distinct vision for the future of Kenyan football.
Key contenders include outgoing FKF Vice President Doris Petra deputized by incumbent president Nick Mwendwa, former Kenyan international and Gor Mahia player Sammy “Kempes” Owino, ex-FKF CEO Barry Otieno, Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed, Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula, seasoned Sports Administrator Tom Alila, FKF National Executive Committee member Chris Amimo, and Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ocholla.
The FKF elections come at a critical juncture for Kenyan football, with stakeholders calling for reforms, better governance, and a renewed focus on youth and grassroots programs.
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