NAIROBI, Kenya — FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga has moved to the Sports Disputes Tribunal seeking to halt disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the Football Kenya Federation Disciplinary Committee.
Court documents filed on May 27 show that Mariga is challenging the legality and fairness of the disciplinary process launched against him following attempts to suspend FKF President Hussein Mohammed and two other federation officials.
Mariga Challenges FKF Disciplinary Process
The petition names the FKF Disciplinary Committee as the main respondent, with the FKF Migori Branch listed as an interested party.
According to the filings, Mariga argues that the disciplinary proceedings violate established FKF rules and regulations governing internal federation processes.
The petition also cites Boru, who has been named both in a personal capacity and as an authorised representative of the disciplinary committee.
Daniel Ochola Ochali, Secretary of the FKF Migori Branch, has also been listed as the representative of the interested party.
Charges Linked to Attempted Suspension
The disciplinary action stems from an April 24 decision by nine out of fourteen FKF National Executive Committee members to suspend Hussein Mohammed, Acting General Secretary Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdulahi Yusuf Ibrahim.
The officials were accused of involvement in an alleged Sh42.8 million fraud scandal linked to the procurement of an insurance policy for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which Kenya co-hosted.
The Mariga-led faction directed the officials to step aside and temporarily installed Mariga as acting federation president.
Four Charges Against Mariga
Following the attempted suspension, Mariga faced four proposed disciplinary charges, including conduct prejudicial to the interests of football, bringing the game into disrepute, abuse of office, and failure to act in the federation’s best interests.
His lawyers now argue that the disciplinary proceedings are unjustified and inconsistent with federation regulations.
FIFA Rejects Suspension Move
The dispute has also attracted intervention from FIFA.
In a letter dated May 27, FIFA reportedly dismissed the suspension of Hussein Mohammed and other officials, stating that the Mariga-led faction failed to comply with Article 41 of the FKF Constitution.
The international football body’s position further deepens the governance dispute currently facing Kenyan football leadership.
Fresh Leadership Crisis at FKF
The tribunal case highlights escalating tensions within FKF leadership amid growing concerns over governance, accountability, and internal power struggles.
The latest developments come as Kenyan football authorities continue preparing for upcoming regional and continental competitions, including CHAN 2024, while also facing increased scrutiny over financial management and federation operations.
