FKF President Hussein Mohamed has broken his silence on the expulsion of former Vice President McDonald Mariga, accusing him of attempting to wrest control of the federation and pursue personal interests within Kenyan football.
Speaking to the local newspaper in Kenya, Hussein said he had no regrets over Mariga’s removal, claiming the former deputy sought to dominate key areas of football administration, including national teams, leagues, management and sponsorship matters.
“Mariga wanted to be the president and had the intention of pushing me aside. I don’t regret what has happened to him,” Hussein said.
The FKF boss further alleged that Mariga wanted representation in virtually every committee and had demanded benefits including a salary, bodyguards, an office secretary and a full-time driver.
“But where was I supposed to get the money for his salary, bodyguards, office secretary and full-time driver he wanted? Was he coming to FKF for leadership or personal benefits?” Hussein posed
On November 7, 2026, Mariga was expelled from FKF and stripped of his Vice President position during a Special General Meeting in Meru that was marred by heavy security, teargas incidents and chaotic scenes
Several other officials were also expelled, including Dan Shikanda, Collins Kalee, Robert Macharia, Kerubo Momanyi, Gabriel Mghendi and Bernard Lagat, in a move that has deepened divisions within Kenyan football leadership.
Mariga’s fallout with the FKF leadership intensified after he assumed the federation’s presidency in an acting capacity on April 24, 2026, following a National Executive Committee resolution directing Hussein to step aside pending investigations into governance and financial management concerns.
