Hussein Mohammed, the CEO of Extreme Sports and Vice Chairman of the Murang’a SEAL, has been declared the new President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for the next four years. He emerged victorious in a rerun, securing 67 votes.
However, the election took a surprising turn in the first round, as Hussein failed to reach the required 50+1% threshold, which prompted the rerun. Despite this, his closest contenders, Doris Petra and Barry Otieno, conceded defeat even before the second round was concluded.
According to the FKF Electoral Board, a rerun was necessary to ensure the winner achieved the mandated threshold.
In the first round, Hussein garnered the highest number of votes (42), while Doris Petra trailed with 31 votes. Barry Otieno secured 10 votes, making him one of the top three candidates. Cleophas Shimanyula and Twaha Mbarak received 4 votes each, Sammy Owino Kempes earned 2 votes, and Tom Alila managed 1 vote.
Hussein will be deputized by Macdonald Mariga.
The voting body consisted of 48 members representing the 47 counties, though Nyamira and Homa Bay counties were excluded.
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The remaining delegates came from 43 club members, with 18 representing the FKF Premier League, 10 from the National Super League, 10 from the first Division League, three from the Women’s Premier League, two from the Women’s National Super League, and one from KEFWA.
Voting continued well into the afternoon, with the counting process beginning at 2:55 PM, starting with the National Executive Committee members’ votes.
Who are the newly elected National Executive Members?
In the Coastal region, four contenders competed for the position. Gabriel Mwando, the incumbent, successfully defended his seat, garnering 32 votes. Edward Oduor followed closely behind with 29 votes, while Erickson Mteru received 22 votes, and Athman Raman secured only seven votes.
In the Central region, there was a change in leadership. Gordon Davies, the sitting member, was unable to defend his position, earning only 35 votes. Robert Wanyoike, chairman of the Muranga Seals, emerged victorious with 54 votes.
The Eastern region saw Charles Njagi, chairman of National Super League side 3K FC, take the win with 40 votes, just ahead of Joseph Mutwiri who garnered 29 votes. Elizaphan Mbogo Nthiga earned 21 votes, while Ibrahim Njoki failed to secure any votes in the region.
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In Nairobi, a highly contested race saw Daniel Shikanda, AFC Leopards chairman, emerge victorious with 25 votes. This victory came at the expense of sitting members Michael Majuo and Isaac Wambui, who earned 23 and 22 votes, respectively. James Mokua also garnered 16 votes, while Oballa Obango and Daniel Magara each secured one vote.
In the Lower Rift Valley region, the sitting member, David Kipkorir, earned 42 votes but was narrowly defeated by Peter Kamamu, who received 46 votes. Only two members contested the region.
The North Eastern region saw Ahmedqadar Mohammed Dabar successfully defend his seat with 63 votes, while Abdullahi Salat trailed closely behind with 26 votes. Sahid Dahir Jibril failed to secure any votes.
Nyanza, the region with the highest number of candidates, attracted eight contenders. Collins Opiyo Kale emerged victorious with 24 votes, with George Oria not far behind, receiving 20 votes. Bevon Omwacha secured 17 votes, while Stephen Ochiel claimed 18 votes. Paul Mayieko and Adero Jobita earned just two and one votes, respectively.
In the Upper Rift region, incumbent Bernard Korir Lagat successfully defended his seat with 46 votes. Solomon Kipyego Tanui trailed with 35 votes, while Evans Kipchumba Ronose secured four votes.
In the Western region, Caleb Amwayi triumphed with 43 votes, defeating Kevin Mwangu and Nick Yakhama, who received 21 and 26 votes, respectively.
For the Women’s Representative seat, Violet Kerubo ended Margaret Anyango’s tenure with a resounding victory, securing 46 votes to Anyango’s 17. Marquette Atieno earned 14 votes, while Charity Wangoma and Moureen Ochiengo received nine and four votes, respectively.