Siaya and Murang’a courts issue conflicting orders on FKF expulsion

Siaya High Court on Friday halted the implementation of the removal of seven Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee (NEC) members as the legal fight over the matter took a fresh turn.

The Friday development leaves FKF navigating conflicting judicial outcomes regarding the seven ousted members after the orders were handed down only a day after the Murang’a High Court refused to stay the decision of last weekend’s Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru.

In Siaya, Justice David K. Kemei certified as urgent a case filed by Gabriel Mghendi against the federation, directing the respondents to respond within three days of being served with the application.

“Take notice that any disobedience or non-observance of the order of the court served herewith will result in penal consequences to you and any other person(s) disobeying and not observing the same,” read part of the ruling.

The matter was scheduled for mention on November 20, 2026, to confirm compliance with the directions and issue further orders.

By contrast, Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony of Murang’a High Court declined to grant similar conservatory orders sought by Patrick Kinyua, directing the matter be disposed of by way of written submissions.

The court granted Kinyua 14 days to file and serve his submissions, after which FKF and the other respondents will have a subsequent 14 days to file their responses.

The matter is slated for mention on February 25, 2027, to confirm compliance with these orders and to schedule a ruling date.