In the heart of Kenya’s football scene lies a web of secrecy and suspicion. For years, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has been under the shadow of allegations, with whispers of embezzlement echoing through the corridors of sports governance.With that in mind, sports journalist Milton Nyakundi has stepped into the arena, and the stage is set for a showdown of accountability, with the veteran scribe seeking information on the funds disbursed to FKF.##NAJAVA_MECA_8021066##In a bold move, Nyakundi has fired off a letter to the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund Chief Executive Officer, asking to be furnished with relevant information about funds allocated to the football management board in the country.Citing the Access to Information Act and invoking constitutional rights, Nyakundi quotes a section of the Kenyan constitution that allows citizens to seek access to relevant general information. The move will help answer questions that have long lingered in the minds of Kenyan football enthusiasts about allocations made to the federation.“Accordingly, I am requesting information on disbursements to the Football Kenya Federation between July 19, 2022, and March 31, 2024.This request is under Article 35 of the Constitution, Section 4 of the Access to Information Act, other relevant provisions of the Act, and the applicable provisions of the Access to Information (General) Regulations,” reads part of the Nyakundi letter.Ronald Okoth appointed new Sofapaka CEOHis letter reads like a manifesto of accountability, calling for a breakdown of funds channeled to the FKF between July 19, 2022, and March 31, 2024.But it doesn’t stop there. Nyakundi demands insight into the intricate financial web, seeking details of bank accounts, requisition dates, and the purpose behind each allocation.He is requesting the minutes of properly constituted meetings of the FKF National Executive Committee. These minutes should contain the resolutions made to apply for funding from the Fund and should also include the annual work program that was aligned with the strategic plan of the FKF.Additionally, he is asking for a statutory declaration of the funding that was received for FKF programs through other sources of revenue, such as grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and any other relevant sources.Nashipae: Highlights and takeaways from my Spain TourAs the clock ticks, everyone focuses on the board, waiting to see if they will comply with Nyakundi’s call for transparency.Initial attempts to access information on the board’s website were unsuccessful, prompting the seasoned journalist to submit a formal request to the board.The letter has also been sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Ababu Namwamba, as well as his Principal Secretary, the Sports Registrar, the Controller of Budget, and the Auditor General.Nyakundi’s request to Sports Arts and Social Development Funds1. total amount of money disbursed to Football Kenya Federation in that period2. The details and signatories of the bank account (s) in the name of the organization where the funds have been channeled to3. When the requisition(s) for the disbursed monies were made, indicating the date and purpose for which the funds were being sought (please provide evidence in the form of correspondence between the Fund and the FKF),4. Minutes of properly constituted meetings of the FKF National Executive Committee containing resolutions to apply for funding from the Fund5. annual work program aligned to the strategic plan of the FKF that was used to approve the disbursements from the Fund6. A statutory declaration of funding for FKF programs through other sources of revenue, including grants, partnerships and sponsorships, among others7. All other relevant documents relied on to process the approval of disbursement from the Fund to the FKF as is required by Statute and Regulations.
