Less than 24 hours after Barry Otieno announced his resignation as CEO of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the Harambee Stars social media manager appeared to be celebrating his departure.In a now-deleted tweet from the official Harambee Stars’ X (formerly Twitter) account, an anonymous employee harshly criticized Otieno, calling him a “toxic bully” and a “top-notch liar.”The tweet revealed the staffer’s pent-up frustrations with the former CEO, sentiments that had previously remained unspoken.##NAJAVA_MECA_8398846##An apology posted on the Harambee Stars official (formerly Twitter) account claimed that the tweet might have been posted after a hack. “The recent post shared from this account does not align with our views. We have taken immediate action and updated the login credentials. Thank you for your understanding,” read the apology. It is alleged that employees at Kandanda House had grown increasingly uncomfortable with Otieno’s leadership.The recent social media outburst only seems to confirm the tensions that no one has publicly addressed until now.Otieno stepped down on Monday after five years at the helm, expressing his gratitude to the football community for their support throughout his tenure.In his farewell statement, he thanked FKF President Nick Mwendwa, delegates, staff, and stakeholders for their collaboration in advancing Kenyan football. “Together, we have made significant strides in the growth and development of football in Kenya,” Otieno remarked.FKF appoint new CEO following Barry Otieno’s resignationOtieno initially joined FKF as the head of communication before being promoted in 2019 following the resignation of former CEO Robert Muthomi, who was implicated in a controversial transfer involving former Sofapaka striker John Avire.As speculation grows about Otieno’s next move, rumours suggest he or FKF Vice President Doris Petra may be a potential candidate for the FKF presidency.FKF president Nick Mwendwa eyes controversial third term in officeThe current FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) term officially ends on Thursday 17 October, with election campaigns already heating up across various factions.The FKF branches’ terms concluded last month, and the FKF Electoral Board has been established to oversee the election process.
