Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has been handed a reprieve after the Sports Disputes Tribunal issued an order halting his purported removal from office.
In orders issued on Monday, April 27, 2026, the tribunal certified the dispute as urgent and granted interim relief, stopping the enforcement of resolutions passed on April 24, effectively maintaining Hussein in office pending further directions.
“The Tribunal hereby issues a temporary injunction restraining the Respondents from implementing the resolutions of April 24, 2026, until the next mention,” the panel directed.
The decision followed an application filed by Ahmed Abdi Mohamed, an FKF official who also submitted a Notice of Motion, along with supporting documents, under a certificate of urgency, challenging the legality of the process that led to the embattled football chief’s removal.
In response, the Respondents and Interested Parties have been directed to file and serve their responses by 12.00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, with the intention of setting up a fast-tracked legal exchange between the parties.
To allow sufficient time for direct engagement in the case, the tribunal has also scheduled oral presentations in the upcoming session due to the urgent nature of the matter, which has attracted significant public interest.
Deputy Chairperson Allan Mola Owinyi underscored the urgency of the matter, noting its far-reaching implications on the governance of football in the country.
“Owing to the exigency of this matter, parties will be allowed to make oral submissions during the mention,” the tribunal further stated.
A three-member bench has been constituted to hear the case, which will be mentioned on May 5, 2026, virtually.
On April 24, Hussein Mohammed’s purported suspension was announced after a NEC meeting resolved to oust the FKF boss over a Ksh42.4 million scandal linked to a disputed CHAN insurance payment and alleged procurement irregularities.
Following the suspension, world football governing body FIFA directed FKF to submit a wide range of documents to support its review, including records of how the emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting was convened, proof of quorum, voting details, and evidence that the affected officials were given a fair opportunity to respond before any action was taken.
FIFA also requested a written justification for Hussein’s suspension, along with all supporting materials, reports, correspondence, and any other documents relied upon by the NEC in reaching its resolution.
The standoff has triggered anxiety within the football fraternity, with concerns mounting over the potential impact on Kenya’s role in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.