Sports stakeholders have called for the dissolution of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the formation of a Normalization Committee to run the game pending the election of new officials.The idea was mooted during a stakeholders meeting convened by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) led by President Paul Tergat.The last Thursday’s meeting that was held at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was also, graced by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba.The attendees deliberated on the several agendas and, in the end, agreed there was a need for the formation of a Normalization Committee.Former FKF officials including; Sam Nyamweya, former KFF Vice President Twaha Mbarak, Sam Sholei, AFC Leopards SC chairman Dan Shikanda, and former FKF CEO Lordvick Aduda availed themselves for the meetingFormer Caretaker Committee member Ali Amour, sports journalist Milton Nyakundi, and FKF presidential aspirant Sammy Owino Kempes were also present.The current office bearers declined the invitation.“The meeting aimed to address the legal disputes, internal conflicts, and other issues affecting the FKF. The formation of a Normalization Committee was agreed upon by all due to the legality and legitimacy of FKF,” read a statement from the stakeholders.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094758##The attendees acknowledged that the disbursement of FKF back in 2021 has never been challenged or reversed by a court of law and thus, the need to form the committee that will succeed the current officials in the interim.Interestingly, it is Namwamba who reinstated the FKF-NEC upon returning to the Ministry of Sports.RS Berkane, Zamalek renew rivalry in CAF Confederation Cup FinalReinstating the FKF NEC to office was one of the conditions set by FIFA for the uplifting of the suspension imposed by FIFA.”If we avoid this, then court cases will never end. Even if we assume to give them the benefit of the doubt by withdrawing all court cases and allowing the AGM to go on, the timelines can’t allow them,’ added the statement.The stakeholders slammed the current officials for failing to put the house in order and organise for credible elections.Omondi rallying ‘struggling’ Naivas FC on in quest for FKFPL slot”Why it was taking extremely long for FKF to figure out a timeline for elections? It is becoming increasingly difficult to put any more trust in the federation’s capacity to accomplish a fair process. Elections are supposed to be held by October, and the FKF constitution dictates that the electoral board should be in place at least six months prior. Already is five months too. The term limit for branch officials will expire in September without extension. Nobody can trust FKF to do credible elections because they are compromised to the electoral code, electoral board, voters register, and dates of elections,” the statement went on.Much as the stakeholders advocate for the dissolution, the FKF Constitution provides guidelines and conditions for the legal removal of office-bearers.Article 88 of the Constitution provides for three grounds for the dissolution of the body.Article 88 Dissolution1. Any decision relating to the dissolution of FKF requires a majority of two-thirds of all of the Members of FKF, which must be obtained at a General Assembly specially convened for the purpose.2. If FKF is disbanded, its assets shall be transferred to the Ministry of Sports.3. It shall hold these assets as a trustee in accordance with the relevant professional duties until a new football federation is established. The final General Assembly may, however, choose another recipient for the assets on the basis of a two-thirds majority.It remains to be seen whether the stakeholders will pursue their wish of dissolving FKF and having the Normalization Committee.
