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Fifa suspends Kenya from all football competitions

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FIFA has suspended Kenya from all footballing activities with immediate effect because of government interference in football. 

Also suspended for the same reason is Zimbambwe.

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“We had to suspend two of our member associations — Kenya & Zimbabwe. Both for government interference in the activities of the football associations of these associations,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.

This comes after Sports CS Amina Mohammed suspended FKF office following the arrest of its president Nick Mwendwa.

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Mwendwa and other FKF officers are facing corruption related charges brought to them by the government.

The former FKF president was also charged with several counts of fraudulent acquisition of public property.

Nick Mwendwa charge sheet

Following these CS Amina Mohammed gazetted newly appointed Football Kenya Federation Caretaker Committee and Secretariat.

In a gazette notice dated November 11, the CS said the committee will run the affairs of FKF in accordance with its constitution.

“The Caretaker Committee shall hold office for a period of six (6) months with effect from 11th November, 2021,” the notice said.

“The Caretaker Committee shall be assisted in the execution of its mandate by the Secretariat.”

FKF Caretaker Committee Members

The 15-member committee is chaired by retired judge Aaron Ringera.

Other members include General (Rtd) Moses Oyugi, Fatma Adan, Philip Musyimi Mue, Anthony L. Isayi, Elisha Chepchieng Kiplagat, Hassan Mahmoud Haji, Fredrick Tureisa Lekesike and Mwangi Muthee, Neddy Atieno,  J.J Masiga, Bobby Ogola, Richard Omwela, Titus Kasuve, and Ali Amour.


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