Football Kenya Federation (FKF) embattled Vice President Macdonald Mariga has rejected the purported dismissal of seven elected National Executive Committee (NEC) members during the federation’s Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Meru on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Mariga termed the proceedings unconstitutional, accusing sections of FKF leadership of deliberately frustrating the participation of elected officials and accredited delegates who had attended the meeting.
In a press statement issued, Mariga said seven NEC members and 32 duly accredited Congress delegates were denied access to the venue, raising questions about the legitimacy of the meeting and the resolutions adopted.
He described the events in Meru as “a deliberate attempt to silence elected leaders who have consistently championed accountability, transparency and good governance within FKF.”
The FKF Vice President further challenged the procedure used to dismiss the seven NEC members, arguing that it violated Article 41(4) and (5) of the FKF Constitution, which provides for the right to be heard and outlines the procedure for dismissal.
Mariga particularly faulted the use of acclamation instead of a secret ballot, insisting that the federation’s constitution expressly requires dismissal motions to be decided through a secret ballot.
“Article 41(5) expressly provides that a dismissal motion SHALL be decided by secret ballot. This is a mandatory constitutional requirement, not an optional procedure,” the statement read.
He also cited FIFA’s intervention in May 2026, saying the international football governing body had emphasised the importance of respecting Article 41 and due-process safeguards, including the right of affected officials to be heard.
According to Mariga, the exclusion of 32 accredited delegates, coupled with alleged impersonation and unauthorised representation, further undermined the credibility of the proceedings.
The affected officials have consequently rejected their purported dismissal, maintaining that the seven NEC members remain in office and that their constitutional mandates cannot be terminated through what they describe as an unlawful process.
They have also called on FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Sports Registrar to urgently scrutinise the Meru proceedings, including delegate credentials, attendance records, quorum and the voting process.
Mariga said the group reserves the right to pursue all available constitutional remedies to challenge the resolutions adopted during the meeting.
“Our position has never been about protecting individual positions. It is about safeguarding FKF as an institution and defending the constitutional rights of its members,” he stated.
He further maintained that the dispute would not intimidate the affected officials or derail their push for accountability and good governance in Kenyan football.
“The Constitution must prevail over individual interests. The fight for accountable football governance continues,” Mariga declared.
