Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has become the focus of attention for Football Kenya Federation (FKF) candidates ahead of Saturday’s elections. The various candidates are seeking his nod with just three days before the elections are held.Last evening, the Winning Team of @husseinmoha and @MarigaOfficial held fruitful discussions with Incoming African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga, as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) prepares to elect a new leadership on Saturday, 7th December, 2024. pic.twitter.com/9RrQxxmJaM— Senator Hassan Omar Hassan (@HassanOmarH) December 3, 2024 On Wednesday there was drama at the former Prime Minister’s office as four candidates sought his endorsement for the top seat.According to sources who attended the meeting, Odinga agreed to meet the candidates but declined to endorse any of them.Odinga first met Hussein Mohammed and his running mate McDonald Mariga before meeting Sammy Owino ‘Kempes’. Millions being dished out by FKF presidential candidates ahead of electionsHe also met Tom Alila and then Doris Petra. “He was very happy to meet all the presidential candidates and listen to their plans for Kenyan football,” said a source who attended the meetings.“He however did not endorse any of them for the top seat.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8547495##There was also drama at Odinga’s office when one of the candidates nearly roughed up a member from an opposing team.As hours tick towards Saturday’s elections delegates have started arriving in Nairobi where candidates have set up camp.Delegates supporting former FKF Chief Executive Barry Otieno are among the first to have set up camp in Nairobi.Gilbert Selebwa on 4 factors delegates should consider ahead of FKF electionsHussein Mohammed and Doris Petra have also booked hotels for their delegates who are expected to start arriving from Thursday. Candidates are going overboard to woo delegates to vote for them promising hundreds of thousands of shillings to their supporters.The current elections are very crucial as those elected will be in charge of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) next year and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Both tournaments have very big budgets that candidates are eying to control.
