Football Kenya Federation CEO Patrick Korir has resigned from his position, as announced by federation President Hussein Mohammed.Korir’s departure comes after just four months at the helm, having been appointed in October 2024 as an interim to replace Barry Otieno, who stepped down to run for the presidency in the December 2024 elections. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8684703##It is, however, not clear whether he will also exit the 2024 CHAN Local Organizing Committee, where he served as a member.Korir, an ICT expert by profession, is no stranger to football. He founded one of Kenya’s first dedicated football websites, Futaa.com, which extensively covered local football for over a decade. He later established another similar platform, Soka.co.ke, before transitioning into football management. Korir served as the CEO of Nairobi City Stars before being appointed to the federation last year.The federation has yet to announce his replacement, but Bob Collins Otieno, a human resource expert, and Harold Ndege, a former Kenyan international now with the Kenya Revenue Authority, are the frontrunners for the influential CEO position.How Governor’s intervention helped Shabana beat AFC Leopards to Keith Imbali’s signatureRoles of the CEOThe federation CEO provides operational leadership by devising and executing plans aligned with the association’s strategy, ensuring effectiveness in operations. They are responsible for commercial development, expanding revenue streams like sponsorships, and seeking new opportunities. The CEO leads staff, fostering development and maximizing their potential, while also overseeing financial performance and controlling costs. They ensure the execution of a strong communications strategy and support the federation president in maintaining corporate governance and compliance. Additionally, the CEO influences policy at national and international levels, manages daily operations, implements decisions made by the National Executive Committee (NEC), and builds relationships with key stakeholders to further the federation’s goals.Gor Mahia on the verge of signing a forward and midfielder
