FKF Official Abdullahi Yusuf Moves to Court Over Contested NEC Resolutions

The High Court in Kiambu has issued conservatory orders restraining the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) from removing, suspending, or in any way interfering with Abdullahi Yusuf’s position as a member of the National Executive Committee, pending the hearing and determination of his petition.

In the orders issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court directed that any adverse action already taken against Yusuf be stayed.

The court further stated:

“A conservatory order be and is hereby issued restraining the Respondent from suspending, removing, or in any other way interfering with the Petitioner/Applicant’s office and position at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the National Executive Committee, or related offices or bodies.”

Advocates Danstan Omari,Martina Swiga among others during a press briefing outside Milimani law courts on April 28,2026

The dispute stems from a constitutional petition filed by Yusuf at the High Court in Kiambu through Danstan Omari & Associates Advocates, in which he seeks to overturn resolutions allegedly passed during a disputed FKF meeting held on April 24, 2026.

Yusuf, a duly elected member of the FKF National Executive Committee, argues that the meeting was unlawful, unconstitutional, and procedurally flawed.

He maintains that he was neither notified nor invited, despite decisions being made that directly affected his position within the federation.

Court documents indicate that the contested meeting allegedly resolved that Yusuf steps aside from his role in the NEC.

It is also claimed that FKF Deputy President Macdonald Mariga was to assume the roles and responsibilities of the federation president in an acting capacity, pending investigations and a forensic audit.

Lawyer Danstan Omari addressing Press on April 28,2026

The resolutions were reportedly anchored on allegations of financial impropriety, including the alleged misappropriation of Sh42 million linked to the concluded CHAN tournament, as well as claims of conflict of interest and breaches of procurement regulations.

However, Yusuf contends that the meeting was not properly convened under Article 38 of the FKF constitution.

He further argues that no formal notice was issued by the FKF Secretary General or any competent organ of the federation.

He also states that he was not provided with key documents, including the agenda, notices, complaints, evidence, minutes, attendance records, voting details, or written reasons for the decisions.

In his supporting affidavit Yusuf says that,

“The said resolutions were made without notice, without reasons, without charges or particulars, without a hearing, without minutes being availed, and without any opportunity for the Applicant to respond to the allegations or insinuations forming the basis of the decision.”

As a result, Yusuf claims he was condemned unheard and denied the right to respond to the allegations against him.

In his petition, Yusuf argues that the resolutions have already been implemented and continue to interfere with FKF’s governance structure, his official mandate, and his legitimate expectations.

He also claims they have caused instability and reputational damage within Kenyan football administration.

He is seeking declarations that the resolutions violated his constitutional rights, including the right to fair administrative action, fair hearing, equality, access to information, and protection of human dignity.

Yusuf further wants the court to quash the resolutions and bar FKF from implementing or relying on them.

Additionally, he is seeking orders restoring him to office pending the conclusion of lawful disciplinary or investigative processes conducted in line with the Constitution, the Fair Administrative Action Act, and principles of natural justice.

Through a certificate of urgency, his lawyers argue that continued implementation of the disputed resolutions would cause him irreparable prejudice and undermine both his rights and the governance of football in the country.

The petition names the FKF National Executive Committee as the respondent, with the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports listed as an interested party.

The court has also ordered that the status quo existing before the contested resolutions be restored and maintained until the matter is fully heard and determined.

The matter will be mentioned on May 19, 2026, for compliance and further directions, including consideration of an expedited hearing of both the application and the main petition.