With their mandate set to expire on Sunday 16 October, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Transition Committee has listed 16 achievements realized during their tenure.The Committee which was initially formed under the name Caretaker Committee was appointed by outgoing Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed back in November 2021 after FKF was disbanded on grounds of misappropriation of public funds.Sharks head coach sends plea to Sports CS nominee NamwambaTheir future in governing football in the country is however shrouded in doubt with a new Sports Cabinet Secretary set to be installed after Ababu Namwamba was nominated for the position.Former FKF President Nick Mwendwa recently took over FKF offices in Kasarani, Nairobi and hinted at a resumption of the league towards the end of October.Here is a list of the achievements listed by the FKF Transition Committee.Initiated discussions with various companies and organisations about sponsoring entities in Kenyan football (football clubs and league management bodies).Red hot Duke Abuya leads top scorer’s charts in Elite Preseason CupTabled a proposal for hosting a Kenyan football conference which would present an opportunity for Kenyan football entities to pitch to prospective sponsors. The Committee engaged a marketing agency to work out how and when the conference can be held.Ensured successful trophy handover to champions of the FKF PL, FKF WPL, FKF NSL, FKF Men Division One, and FKF Women Division One leagues. Ensured smooth transfer and registration of players.Provided funds to award champions of the various leagues organised by the FKF Caretaker/Transition Committees. Payment of referees. Payment of salaries of Harambee Starlets technical bench officials.Advanced grants to FKF PL (KES 300 000 per month per club), NSL (KES 250 000 per month per club), WPL (KES 300 000 per month per club), FKF Men Division One (KES 100 000 per month per club), and FKF Women Division One clubs (KES 250 000 per month per club).Unearthed the misinterpretation of a FIFA ruling which saw Zoo FC allowed to compete in the NSL and sought review for the same hence leading to implementation of the correct decision.Oversaw discussions with football stakeholders regarding amendments to the FKF Constitution.Negotiated with Sports Kenya to make Kasarani and Nyayo available for use by FKF PL clubs and, therefore, solved the challenge of scarcity of match venues experienced by Nairobi-based clubs.Ensured resumption and successful conclusion of leagues: FKF PL, FKF NSL, FKF Men Division One, FKF WPL, and FKF Women Division One.##NAJAVA_MECA_6677521##Harmonisation of the schedules of the FKF PL and FKF NSL.Introduction of season handbooks for FKF leagues.Held stakeholder meetings with clubs participating in the top four tiers of the men’s league and the top two tiers of women’s leagues and, sensitised them on Sports Act (2013).Organised a beach football tournament in Malindi where all participating teams received cash prizes, medals, and beach footballs.Organised a meeting with beach football stakeholders in Malindi.Onchwari reveals why he joined Somali sideReviewed payment rates of match officials and, equalized pay for male and female match officials.Tabled a proposal for hosting a Kenyan football conference which would present an opportunity for Kenyan football entities to pitch to prospective sponsors. The Committee engaged a marketing agency to work out how and when the conference can be held.
