The Football Kenya Federation (FKF), by the end of 2024, had an outstanding debt of Kshs. 383, 940,846, a Transition Ad-hoc Committee report has revealed.Contributing to the amount, termed as a significant financial risk to the federation, includes debts to external agencies, and service providers.BREAKING: FKF CEO Patrick Korir resignsThe damning revelation was part of a series of critical findings a seven-member committee chaired by FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga submitted to FKF leaders last week, following a long-running comprehensive review of the federation’s governance structures, financial management, human resources, and legal framework.The committee was formed by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 21, December 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684703##Still under FKF’s alarming financial crisis, the report noted that the federation operated 16 bank accounts, all with unclear purposes and a lack of transparency.A marked disparity in funding allocated to women’s youth and men’s football was also found to be unequal, with the latter receiving the bulk, leaving the rest underfunded.As part of its recommendation, the committee asked for consolidation of the federation bank accounts, restructuring of debts, and a thought-out forensic audit.On Human Resource (HR) policies, the committee found that FKF did not have an approved policy, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in recruitment, employment contracts, and payroll management.Shimanyula urges FKF to vet, clear suspended officials before assigning dutiesAn alleged and disturbing pattern of fraud and irregular recruitment practices was also identified.“Employment contracts were found to lack basic security features and were irregularly signed, raising concerns over their authenticity,” the report read.The lack of a defined salary grading system was also noted, a phenomenon the committee said caused pay inconsistencies and dissatisfaction among employees.On key issues of match manipulation, hooliganism, and referee conduct, the committee recommended a comprehensive code of conduct for officials, while asking for the initiation of a legislative process to address match-fixing.FKF respond after viral footage of referee being assaulted in police presence [VIDEO]As currently constructed, the Kenya laws do not address nor criminalize match-fixing.“Collaboration with law agency enforcing agencies will be critical in addressing these menaces,” the report summary read.On legal status, the committee noted that the federation faced 21 ongoing cases in its operation.The cases, as per the report, included disputes over previous elections, unpaid legal fees, and other contractual matters.How Governor’s intervention helped Shabana beat AFC Leopards to Keith Imbali’s signatureTo that, the committee recommended for establishment of a legal panel, harmonization of legal fees, and a review of pending cases to pursue and close “only-relevant” matters.The detailed report is set to be presented to NEC members for validation and publication in the coming days.
