SportPesa Urges Fairness and Transparency in the Governance of the Football Kenya Federation
Kenyan Premier League title sponsors SportPesa have called for a swift, transparent, and fair resolution of of the governance standoff at Football Kenya Federation.
Last week nine FKF Executive Committee members resolved to suspend president of The FKF, Mohammed Hussein, over allegations of financial malpractices. Hussein’s deputy, Macdonald Mariga, is the acting president of the organization. Hussein has since dismissed the allegations and maintains that he is in office.
Speaking on Monday, SportPesa called for a fair resolution that upholds accountability while safeguarding the integrity and progress of Kenyan football. This in regards to the players, clubs, and fans who remain at the heart of the game. A representative of SportPesa said: “With respect to the allegations currently under review, SportPesa position is that all such matters must be subjected to a thorough, independent investigation in line with due process. Including any change of leadership at FKF.”
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The gaming firm reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term partner to Kenyan football and the broader sports ecosystem. The representative added: “We will continue to support initiatives that strengthen the game, deepen its commercial viability, and unlock opportunities for Kenyan talent, while standing for integrity, accountability, and sustainable growth across the sport. As title sponsors of the SportPesa League, and partners in a 10-year deal, our primary interest remains the continued growth, stability, and integrity of the game alongside the wider sports ecosystem in which we have invested.”
SportPesa acknowledged what they termed as meaningful progress achieved by Kenyan football in recent years under Mohammed.
The gains include Kenya’s successful co-hosting of CHAN 2025, the Junior Starlets’ historic first-ever Fifa Women’s World Cup qualification, the Harambee Starlets’ qualification for WAFCON 2026, and Kenya’s hosting of the Fifa Women’s Series.
