The Football Kenya Federation Transition Committee has released a progress report detailing 12 recommendations for consideration and adoption after expiry of its term.The committee’s mandate is set to run out on Saturday 15 October as it has embarked on compiling reports of its findings during its tenure since assuming office in November 2021.Face saving FKF Transition Committee embarks on charm offensive with list of ‘achievements’Outgoing Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed ousted FKF back in November last year citing misappropriation of public funds and installed a Caretaker Committee which was then replaced by the Transition Committee.Former FKF President Nick Mwendwa who recently reopened the Federation’s office is however confident of reclaiming his seat and has hinted at a return of football in late October.Here are the 12 recommendations of the committee ahead of a final report which is set to be released.-That the FKF Constitution be amended to comply with the Constitution of Kenya and the Sports Act, The Committee has developed a Draft Constitution annexed to this report which we recommend be shared with FIFA and subject to its concurrence, be subjected to a validation process by members of FKF and adopted by the General Assembly as the amended Constitution of FKF.-That following the adoption and enactment of the FKF Constitution, Elections of the FKF officials be conducted in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Sports Act and the new FKF Constitution.-That the FKF hands over the running of the leagues to a Limited Company for efficient and effective running of the leagues.-That the Ministry of Sports, Heritage and Culture adopts the report contained herein on the commercialization of football as a sport including the appointment of a Director of Football who is to be a government employee.##NAJAVA_MECA_6677521##-That the Sports Registrar and FKF work in harmony to ensure that clubs and branches comply with the provisions of Section 46 of the Sports Act and the FIFA club licensing rules on registration, The committee noted that the current branches of the federation are not compliant with the Sports Act whereas the County Football Associations are compliant with the Sports Act but are not members of the Federation. There is need to harmonise this by the Sports Registrar working with the Federation to ensure that only one body per county is running football and that the said body is recognized by the federation and is compliant with the Sports Act.-That the FKF adopts a more transparent and accountable governance system that involves disclosure of information including its sources of funding (FIFA, donors, Government etc) to its members and that these funds be utilized for nurturing/development of sports and towards infrastructure development.-That the FKF digitaizes its processes by adopting an Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) system including the appointment of referees, fixtures, training calendars, online ticketing, introduction of artificial intelligence cameras in the football grounds and introduction of analytic experts.-That the FKF conducts regular workshops for players, club medics and referees to promote awareness on sports science including nutrition, anti-doping, injuries and treatment as well as endorse the importance of medical insurance for all players.-That FKF ensures that all leagues currently being played by men are also introduced for women players. These leagues include NSL and DIV 2. Further that the FKF introduces leagues for under 13, 15 and 17 for both boys and girs in liaison with the Primary and Secondary Schools Sports Association.Onchwari reveals why he joined Somali side-That the government ensures that all sports facilities that are used for football meet international standards as stipulated by CAF and FIFA.-That the appointments of Coaches, technical persons and match officials be on clear contract, terms.-That FKF introduces beach and futsal leagues.
