After referees promised to stage a boycott over non-payment, the Football Kenya Federation Caretaker Committee has once again heeded their call by settling their dues.Referees had issued a seven-day strike notice to down their tools should the Caretaker Committee fail to settle their dues that had accrued over six rounds of matches.Speaking during the unveiling of the new Harambee Starlets head coach Alex Almuirah, Anthony Isayi who deals with finance in the Caretaker Committee revealed that the referee funds have been released. Got to know the referee is from Kenya and has a doctorate degree in pure mathematics. Peter Waweru Kamaku PhD taught my friend at JKUAT. Interesting stuff! https://t.co/AZky75IYVs pic.twitter.com/1bYnRQyNEH— SEGUN (@SegunAndrews) January 19, 2022 “We have been able to release our funds to the referees, contrary to the reports that are there on social media. Today a batch of funds has been released to the KPL, NSL and Women Premier League referees. They will receive the funds by Thursday and those who bank with Co-operative bank will receive their funds by today evening or tomorrow morning,” said Isayi. The Committee admitted that they previously had arrears of National Super League (NSL) referees which were occasioned by a slow verification process and noted that as of now salaries are up to date till 31st December. HAPPENING NOW! Press conference to unveil the new #HarambeeStarlets Head Coach In attendance, Justice (Rtd) Aaron Ringera, Chairman of the FKF Caretaker Committee— FKFcaretaker (@FKFcaretaker) January 24, 2022 Isayi went on to add that the Caretaker Committee is committed to paying referees and promised that plans to settle their January salaries are in the final stages. “We have no questions or worry about paying our referees because we have a good plan and after we pay this we have another batch of payment in one and a half weeks.We pay our referees and we are proud of what we are doing to support talent in our country,” concluded Isayi.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
