Hussein Mohammed vows to challenge FKF status quo at Annual General Meeting

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FOOTBALL Hussein Mohammed vows to challenge FKF status quo at Annual General Meeting

Festus Chuma 08:32 - 15.03.2024

Hussein Mohammed vows to address FKF's governance issues at AGM, despite opposition, demanding transparency and reforms in Kenyan football's management.

Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed has boldly announced his plans to attend the Football Kenya Federation's (FKF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) despite being barred by the football governing body on the grounds of non-membership. 

The AGM, scheduled to take place at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in Nairobi on Saturday 16 March, has become a battleground for the future of Kenyan football, with Mohammed ready to highlight critical issues facing the sport's development in the country.

In an unwavering stance, Mohammed was nominated by FKF Premier League club Murang'a Seal, with the club's owner, Robert Macharia, expressing firm support and no intention of proposing an alternate attendee. 

The AGM is set to delve into crucial issues plaguing the federation, including its financial books and the strategic roadmap leading to the FKF elections in October 2024.

Mohammed, a stalwart in football development through grassroots initiatives like the Super 8 tournament, aims to leverage this platform to address longstanding issues hindering the sport's growth in Kenya.

In a statement that underscores his resolve, Mohammed emphasized the importance of the AGM as a venue for problem-solving and performance evaluation. 

“I am very concerned with the impunity with which the federation is operating. You cannot threaten people every day, you have no right to do so. Football belongs to all of us. We must unite for our football to grow,” said Mohammed.

Mohammed's agenda for the meeting, shared on his social media platforms, is a clarion call for transparency and accountability within the federation. 

He has meticulously outlined areas of concern, ranging from the mysterious handling of the $1.5 million FIFA Covid relief funds to unexplained alledged debts totaling to Ksh227 million.

Furthermore, Mohammed has questioned the distribution and management of funds allocated for FKF county leagues, pointing out a significant discrepancy in the reported figures.

Notably, Mohammed has raised alarms over the federation's reported net profit of Ksh142 million in 2023, demanding clarity on its usage.

The governance of the federation is also under Mohammed's scrutiny, particularly the composition and independence of the Electoral Board. 

He criticizes the board's nomination process and its compliance with gender representation laws, suggesting that it poses a significant conflict of interest. 

Similarly, the current Electoral Code has come under fire for its legality and independence, prompting Mohammed to propose the involvement of the Independent Election and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in drafting a new electoral code that ensures fairness and stakeholder participation.

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