The Federation of Kenyan Football (FKF) Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru was violently disrupted by RDU officers who deployed tear gas, forcing the event to be postponed. The incident occurred before the meeting, which was intended to address charges against vice-president McDonald Mariga.
FKF officials had convened the SGM amid a leadership dispute involving President Hussein Mohammed. The meeting, held in Meru, was meant to resolve internal conflicts and address allegations against Mariga. However, the arrival of RDU officers triggered a tense atmosphere, with tear gas used to disperse attendees, causing chaos and forcing the meeting to be called off.
Mariga, who had fallen out with President Mohammed following the 2025 CHAN finals, was already under scrutiny for alleged misconduct. The NEC, the federation’s ruling body, had previously voted to remove him and six other members during a previous meeting. The current disruption has raised concerns about the stability of the FKF leadership and the use of force by security agencies in political matters.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions within the federation, exacerbated by the leadership dispute and the involvement of external security forces. The FKF has condemned the use of tear gas, calling it an overreach and a violation of the meeting’s purpose. The situation underscores the fragility of the federation’s internal governance and the potential for further instability.
