Immediate former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Barry Otieno has formally declared his bid for the presidency.Otieno caught many by surprise after resigning from his position as the body’s CEO five days ago citing work-related pressure.However, his reason for calling it quits appeared not to convince many as he had for long been rumoured to be warming up for the top seat at Kandanda House.Otieno had served as FKF’s General Secretary for five years and enjoyed a close working relationship with the incumbent president Nick Mwendwa.##NAJAVA_MECA_8405939##A fallout between the two was, however, widely reported during Otieno’s sunset days at FKF although the genesis of it was not made clear.A post on the Harambee Stars X account, that went viral on Wednesday before it was deleted, harshly criticized Otieno as a ‘toxic bully’ and a ‘top-notch liar’, highlighting reported acrimony between him and his colleagues in his final days as FKF CEOOtieno, who served as FKF CEO for five years, is seeking to return to the body as its leader with four key agendas to fulfil.The former communications officer at the body has pledged to empower clubs, improve governance, improve grassroots football and have an holistic development of the game.
