Kenyan football has been thrown into uncertainty after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee suspended President MacDonald Mariga’s predecessor Hussein Mohammed and acting CEO Dennis Gicheru over an alleged KSh42 million fraud scandal linked to CHAN preparations.

The explosive decision, which has sent shockwaves through the football fraternity, saw Deputy President MacDonald Mariga take over as acting president as investigations begin into claims of financial impropriety, procurement breaches and misuse of public-linked funds.

The scandal, centered on a controversial insurance deal worth over KSh42 million, has sparked outrage, with critics questioning how Kenyan football could be dragged into yet another corruption storm at a time when the sport is struggling for credibility.

In a dramatic twist, Hussein Mohammed has rejected the suspension, calling the NEC meeting “illegal, unconstitutional and null and void,” opening the door to a power struggle at Kandanda House.

Now, all eyes are on Mariga — the former football star turned administrator — as he inherits a federation in turmoil, frozen accounts, calls for a forensic audit, and a growing public demand for accountability.

For many fans, the question is no longer just about who leads FKF, but whether Kenyan football can survive another scandal.

From fraud allegations to a disputed suspension, FKF is facing one of its darkest moments — and Mariga now carries the burden of restoring trust.