Kenyan football’s top leadership is under fire amid serious accusations of financial wrongdoing tied to last year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN), which Kenya shared hosting duties with Uganda and Tanzania.
The storm erupted over reports of a hefty Ksh42.4 million (about $328,735) payout to Riskwell Insurance Brokers Limited for what was billed as essential tournament coverage. Critics point out glaring red flags: the firm wasn’t licensed as an insurer in 2025 and only popped up on official registers in June that year.
Even more eyebrow-raising, the payment cleared on August 4—mere days after the tournament’s opening whistle.
This deal was meant to secure a mandatory $30 million civil liability policy demanded by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to greenlight the event. Now, questions swirl about whether corners were cut in the rush to meet those requirements.
Breaking his silence on X (formerly Twitter), FKF President Hussein Mohamed dismissed the uproar as a dirty tactics from vested interests threatened by his anti-corruption drive. “The moment I began rooting out the rot, the corrupt elements struck back with this smear campaign,” he posted. “They aim to torch my lifelong commitment to building Kenyan sports and our communities through it. I won’t let my reputation be destroyed.”
Mohamed, the ex-CEO of Extreme Sports Limited, vowed a full takedown of what he calls “fabricated lies and orchestrated attacks.” “We’ll expose every scheme—they’re all on our radar,” he promised, hinting at a detailed rebuttal soon.
This drama hits hard as Kenya eyes the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), another tri-nation bid with Uganda and Tanzania. With reforms underway and CAF’s gaze intensifying, any whiff of scandal could jeopardize the Harambee Stars’ continental spotlight.
Football insiders urge swift, transparent probes to restore trust. For now, Mohamed’s defiance keeps the ball in his court—but Kenyan fans are watching closely.
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