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Former NEC member Tom Alila launches FKF presidential bid, promising radical administrative reforms.
Businessman and former Nyanza National Executive Committee (NEC) member Tom Alila has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidency.
Tom Alila, who has football administration in his lineage with his father, Nelson Alila Onyango, being a revered figure in the Kenyan Football Federation (KFF), made his ambitions clear as he set out his vision for the development of the game from the grassroots to the national level.
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At the heart of Alila's campaign are three fundamental principles aimed at overhauling the sport's administration in the country.
"I am running on three main principles: Firstly, we aim for a radical change in the administration of football, as the current management has been unsatisfactory," Alila stated, indicating his intent to reform the FKF's governance as per K24.
Alila's second pillar focuses on the nourishment of grassroots football. By engaging all 47 counties, he aims to bring the game closer to the community, fostering talent and passion at the local level.
"We plan to bring football back to the grassroots level, ensuring that all 47 counties are actively engaged in the sport," Alila elaborated on his grassroots-centric approach.
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The third strategic element of his plan involves creating a robust football curriculum in schools to promote the sport among the youth and establishing sustainable structures for young players' development.
"We intend to implement structured programs for a football curriculum in schools, ensuring widespread participation in football activities," Alila stressed.
Furthermore, Alila has pledged to prioritize women's football, a sector he feels has not received its due attention.
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"Improving women's football is one of the fundamental reasons for my candidacy," he asserted, emphasizing the need for inclusive growth within the sport.
Alila's vision extends to the well-being of players, as he hopes to initiate a welfare scheme for footballers and secure sponsorships across all leagues, indicating a holistic approach to his proposed leadership.
This announcement comes ahead of the much-anticipated FKF elections set for February 2024, as confirmed by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba to the parliament in September.
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Alila will be contending against a field of formidable candidates, including Hussein Mohammed, who is known for his involvement in the Super 8 Tournament, and Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino, a US-based former Kenya international and Gor Mahia star.
Also in the running are Gor Mahia Secretary General Samuel Ocholla and former FKF chief Sam Nyamweya.
Ocholla, besides his football administrative experience, is a noted businessman connected with a local television station.
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‘Kempes’ brings to the table his experience from setting up a successful football academy in the USA after an illustrious playing career.
Alila's bid brings a promise of change, echoing his experience from serving as a NEC member under Sam Nyamweya from 2013.
With the FKF presidency at stake, Alila's campaign is set to ignite discussions on the future direction of Kenyan football, and whether the echoes of the past can blend with the rhythm of modern administration to reform the beautiful game in Kenya.
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