Hussein Mohammed elected Football Kenya Federation President

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Assembly has ushered in a new President Hussein Mohammed.

Mohammed who is also the CEO of Extreme Sports was elected on Saturday during the Elective Special General Meeting (SGM) held at the Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi.

Mohammed collected 42 votes in the first round of voting, 11 more than second-placed, immediate former FKF vice president Doris Petra.

In third place was former FKF CEO Barry Otieno who received 10 votes, followed by Kakamega Homeboyz owner Cleophas Shimanyula (four votes), Gor Mahia legend Sammy Kempes Owino (two votes), Chris Amimo (one) and Tom Alila (one).

Following failure to garner the required 50 per cent threshold for an outright win, the polls were set for a three-way battle in the second round, involving Mohammed, Petra and Otieno.

However, Petra left delegates at the Kasarani Gymnasium in shock when she conceded to Mohammed before Otieno followed suit, half an hour later.

“Thank you to all the delegates who believed in the fresh start and voted for change. This is not just our win – it’s a win for every player, fan, club, and supporter who dreams of a better future for our game,” said the new FKF President.

Mohammed will be deputised by former Harambee Stars and Inter Milan midfielder Macdonald Mariga who was his running mate.

FKF Elections results

President: Hussein Mohamed

Vice President: McDonald Mariga

NEC Member (Western): Caleb Amwayi

NEC Member (Coast): Gabriel Mghendi

NEC Member (Nyanza): Collins Opiyo Kalee

NEC Member (Eastern): Charles Njoka

NEC Member (Upper Rift Valley): Bernard Lagat

NEC Member (Nairobi): Dan Shikanda

NEC Member (North Eastern): Ahmedqadar Mohammed Dabar

NEC Member (Lower Rift Valley): Peter Kamau

NEC Member (Central): Robert Macharia

Women Representative (NEC): Violet Kerubo Momanyi