Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has appointed Patrick Korir as the body’s interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Korir will fill in the void left by Barry Otieno, who tendered his resignation on Tuesday, bringing an end to his five-year tenure as the General Secretary at Kandanda House.Otieno had served as FKF CEO since 2019 when he was picked to succeed Robert Muthomi, who was removed on allegations of abuse of office.##NAJAVA_MECA_8398752##Before his rise to the highest executive role at the federation, Otieno headed the communications wing of the body for at least three years.In a communication to media houses, FKF confirmed that Korir had been headhunted from Nairobi City Stars to succeed Otieno albeit on an interim basis.Korir is not new to the game having served Nairobi City Stars in a similar capacity, as a journalist and a Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom tournament coordinator for years.“FKF has swiftly appointed Patrick Korir as the interim CEO effective immediately. Patrick brings a wealth of experience in Kenyan football having served as a journalist, football coordinator, and CEO at Nairobi City Stars. His in-depth understanding of the sport, combined with his management expertise ensures he will integrate into the new role without disruption of FKF’s operations,” read a communication from FKF.Korir is expected to oversee the operations at FKF in the remaining weeks of the current term which is expected to expire in December.Hussein Mohammed ditched by Twaha Mbarak in new FKF Elections realignmentsIn the interest of fairness and conflict of interest, City Stars are expected to appoint a new CEO in due course. CONFIRMED: Barry Otieno resigns as FKF CEOIt also remains to be seen whether Otieno will offer himself for any elective in the forthcoming football elections.The former FKF’s head of communications has previously been linked to the top seat at the federation although he is yet to formally declare his candidature.
