Why FKF branch elections were suspended

FKF Electoral Board members.

Why FKF branch elections were suspended

Stephen Awino 08:09 - 09.11.2024

A legal battle has ensued between FKF and KFA prompting the suspension of the highly anticipated branch elections.

A Kitui court issued an injunction halting the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) branch elections, initially scheduled for Saturday, November 9.

This decision stems from a lawsuit filed by a group calling itself the Kenya Football Association (KFA), which is challenging the FKF’s authority to conduct these elections, claiming it is the rightful governing body for Kenyan football elections.

The court's decsion means that the branch elections, a crucial step leading to the upcoming FKF national elections set for December 7, are suspended until further notice.

A court hearing to address the KFA's claims is scheduled for Tuesday, where a decision may bring clarity to the FKF leadership contest.

The December 7 national elections have already attracted high-profile candidates, signaling a hotly contested race for leadership of Kenya's football governing body.

Among those vying for FKF's top leadership positions are outgoing FKF Vice President Doris Petra, former Gor Mahia player and Kenyan international Sammy “Kempes” Owino, ex-FKF CEO Barry Otieno, CEO of Extreme Sports Hussein Mohammed, Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula, sports administrator Tom Alila, FKF National Executive Committee member Chris Amimo, and Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ocholla.

This legal battle introduces an unexpected twist to an already competitive election season for FKF.

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