FIFA declares Mariga FKF meeting illegal

FIFA has ruled the Football Kenya Federation's (FKF) executive meeting scheduled for November 4 as illegal. The decision comes after the world governing body received a letter from Bruno Comicholi, FIFA's Senior Governance Manager, expressing concerns over the meeting's procedures. The letter, addressed to FKF President Hussein Mohammed, recalls Article 38 of the federation's constitution, which outlines the requirements for convening and holding NEC meetings.

FIFA argues that the November 4 meeting relies on a request submitted on May 27, but the federation had already held a NEC meeting on July 11 following the May request. Furthermore, two original signatories of the May request have since withdrawn their support. FIFA requests the FKF to refrain from proceeding with the November 4 meeting in order to comply with its constitution.

This decision comes as a significant setback for the faction led by Mariga, just days before the November 7 Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru. The federation has been plagued by factional strife, which has hindered its operations.