CS Murkomen pledges full support for new FKF leadership

Cabinet Secretary for Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the government will collaborate closely with the new Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leadership to revitalize the sport in the country.

This follows the election of Hussein Mohammed as the new FKF president on Saturday, December 7, marking the beginning of his four-year term.

Hussein succeeded Nick Mwendwa, who had held the position since 2016.

"Over the weekend, you witnessed the election of a new football leadership. We now have a team full of energy, elected by football delegates in a fair and square manner," said Murkomen, commending the process and outcome of the elections.

Murkomen expressed confidence in the leadership of Hussein and his team, which includes former footballer McDonald Mariga - the new Vice President of Kenya's FA.

"I'm confident that Hussein Mohammed, McDonald Mariga and their team will transform Kenyan football . They are individuals I have assessed and believe we can work with transparency and accountability as the Ministry of Sports to propel our football forward," he added.

Mukomen knows that Hussein's leadership has to focus on tackling critical issues such as corruption, match-fixing, and securing sponsorship deals to enhance the sport's growth.

"By emphasizing integrity, accountability, and transparency, the new team can rebuild trust and reinvigorate football in Kenya."