In a ruling issued on January 9, 2026, Lady Justice Agnes M. K. Mueni-Nzei deemed the matter urgent and granted interim orders halting FKF from proceeding with actions related to a notice issued by FKF President Hussein Mohammed. Labour Court Halts FKF Bid to Oust CEO Harold Ndege. This notice, dated December 31, 2025, had called for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026, to discuss Ndege’s removal.
The court order prevents FKF, its President, NEC members, committees, agents, or servants from taking any steps related to the contested agenda until the application is fully heard and determined. The case will be mentioned again on January 27, 2026, for further directions.
This decision directly affects a formal notice from FKF President Hussein Mohammed, circulated on January 7, 2026, which convened a virtual NEC meeting to discuss a proposal to remove Ndege and appoint a new General Secretary/CEO. The court’s intervention has effectively frozen the agenda regarding Ndege’s removal until the legal proceedings conclude.
The Dispute and Allegations Against Ndege
The dispute stems from a show-cause letter issued to Ndege by the FKF President, detailing 21 allegations of misconduct, poor governance, and leadership failure. The accusations include failure to notify the President about parliamentary summons, mishandling national youth teams (such as the U17 and U15), poor planning leading to substandard performances, and negative publicity surrounding the federation.
Additional claims against Ndege include mismanagement of court cases involving FKF, chronic absenteeism, improper signing of federation cheques from home, unauthorized travel, and misuse of federation assets, including the exclusive use of an official vehicle and driver. Further allegations suggest Ndege’s failure to communicate effectively with the President and issues with managing league operations, national team hooliganism, and poor execution of major events like World Cup qualifiers and FKF Congress.
The letter also highlights Ndege’s failure to follow through on strategic initiatives like the FIFA Arena project, the FKF-FRMF Morocco memorandum of understanding, and the Harambee Stars kit design competition, which exposed FKF to potential financial and compliance risks.
Court Intervention in Power Struggle
The court’s intervention has temporarily put a halt to what has become an escalating internal power struggle within FKF. The ruling prevents the federation from taking any disciplinary or administrative action against the CEO until the matter is thoroughly examined in court.
The judge also ordered that the application and the court order be served on FKF immediately, ensuring that the federation adheres to the binding nature of the ruling. This intervention underscores the importance of due process in resolving internal disputes within the organization.
This development brings significant attention to the ongoing governance issues within FKF, as the federation navigates the tension between its leadership and the need for accountability in its operations.
