FKF Faces Financial Woes as Employees Go Two Months Without Pay

The newly elected Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leadership is facing a financial crisis that has left employees unpaid for two months, insiders have revealed.

According to multiple sources within FKF, staff members have not received their salaries since November 2024, forcing them to endure significant financial strain.

To make matters worse, the federation has also discontinued providing free lunch at its headquarters, Kandanda House, leaving employees struggling to manage their daily expenses.

Employees Speak Out

Two employees who requested anonymity said the situation is dire and called on FKF officials to resolve the issue before it spirals further out of control.

“The last time we were paid a salary was in November last year. Since then, we have gone two months without any payment,” one employee lamented.

Another source disclosed that just before Christmas, the finance department sent an email informing employees that they would not be paid until further notice. The email promised a follow-up communication on January 6, but no update has been provided.

“Instead, two weeks ago, the free lunch that was provided at the canteen was stopped without any explanation. Not only do we not have money to get to work, but we also have to stay hungry the whole day. This is affecting productivity,” said another employee.

Electoral Board Staff Threaten Legal Action

The financial crisis extends beyond FKF’s regular employees. Members of the FKF Electoral Board Secretariat have also issued a seven-day demand notice through their lawyers, seeking Sh600,440 in unpaid dues for services rendered during last year’s elections.

A letter addressed to FKF CEO Patrick Korir details that each of the five secretariat members is owed Sh120,088, which includes unpaid overtime, holiday work allowances, and transport stipends. The letter warns that failure to settle the debt will result in legal action against the federation.

“Despite our clients meticulously executing their mandate, resulting in a free and fair electoral exercise, you have reneged on your obligation to pay them for services rendered,” reads part of the demand letter.

FKF Silent on Crisis

FKF President Hussein Mohamed has yet to issue a statement on the matter. His team indicated that they would respond once they received clearance from him, but no official comment had been provided at the time of publication.

The crisis comes just months after Mohamed and his administration took over the FKF leadership with promises of reform and improved governance.

However, the ongoing financial struggles threaten to derail the federation’s operations and morale among its workforce.

With legal action looming and employees struggling to stay afloat, all eyes are now on FKF’s leadership to see how they will navigate this growing financial storm.