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The FKF presidential hopeful faces uncertainties as he navigates complex eligibility requirements ahead of the key Special General Meeting.
Politics in Kenyan football are experiencing significant shifts as Hussein Mohammed gears up to launch his campaign for the presidency of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
However, his road to leadership is fraught with regulatory hurdles.
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13:30 - 21.08.2024
FKF Electoral Code runs into headwinds ahead of SGM intended to adopt it
A section of FKF delegates have expressed reservations over certain clauses of the Electoral Code which they deem not designed for free and fair polls ahead of a Special General Meeting.
Mohammed was recently granted permission to participate in the FKF's upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM).
This decision came after a period of exclusion, including a notable absence from a meeting in March, which had initially cast doubts on his eligibility.
"We acknowledge receipt of communication from your club dated August 13, 2024, nominating Mr. Hussein Mohammed as Murang’a SEAL FC's representative for the upcoming Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Special General Meeting (SGM) scheduled for August 24, 2024," stated a letter from FKF General Secretary Barry Otieno.
The letter marks a turnaround from previous communications which highlighted his initial ineligibility due to insufficient membership tenure.
Despite this recent approval, the path to the presidency is not clear for Mohammed.
The FKF's electoral code, which is slated for discussion at the SGM, mandates that candidates for the positions of President and Vice-Chairman must have been actively involved in football—as a player, member, or official—for at least two of the past five years, according to FIFA statutes.
Mohammed, having joined Murang’a SEAL FC only in July 2024, seems not to meet this criterion.
The rule aims to ensure that those seeking to lead the federation have substantial experience and involvement in the sport, a standard that Mohammed currently falls short of. He has, however, been involved with Extreme Sports for years but the the tournaments were not sanctioned by the federation.
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05:36 - 29.07.2024
Nick Mwendwa clears the air on FKF elections status amidst court decision on AGM
Mwendwa also revealed whether or not he would contest for a third term as FKF President.
This could prove to be a significant barrier, preventing his candidacy from even being considered, despite the formal recognition of his recent membership.
The meeting itself is more than a routine assembly as it is a critical juncture that will set the stage for the national elections.
With incumbent Nick Mwendwa 'stepping down' following the completion of his terms as mandated by the Sports Registrar, the contest for his successor is wide open.
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08:32 - 15.03.2024
FOOTBALL Hussein Mohammed vows to challenge FKF status quo at Annual General Meeting
Hussein Mohammed vows to address FKF's governance issues at AGM, despite opposition, demanding transparency and reforms in Kenyan football's management.
Alongside Mohammed, other notable figures like Sam Nyamweya and Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino are vying for leadership.
Nyamweya with a long history in Kenyan football, and Owino, despite a 20-year residence in the USA and no recent formal roles within FKF, both present formidable competition.
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