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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has secured a major reprieve after the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) closed investigations into a Sh42 million insurance deal linked to CHAN 2024, finding no irregularities.
In its findings, the regulatory body concluded that the procurement process complied with Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations and therefore fell outside its jurisdiction.
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PPRA further stated that it could not investigate the matter since no public funds were used in the transaction.
In a letter dated June 22, PPRA informed FKF Acting CEO Dennis Gicheru that although FKF is considered a public entity, the authority only has oversight where public funds are involved.
The disputed insurance arrangement, which involved M/s Riskwell Insurance Brokers, was reportedly financed through CAF-controlled accounts under CAF procurement guidelines.
PPRA Director General Patrick Wanjuki noted that all funds used originated from CAF and were managed strictly under CAF financial and procurement procedures, without any contribution from Kenyan public resources.
He added that FIFA statutes and CAF regulations require member associations to operate independently without external interference in their internal and financial affairs.
According to PPRA, any attempt by a national regulatory body to interfere in procurement processes funded and governed by FIFA or CAF would contradict those international frameworks.
Wanjuki stated that since no public funds were involved, the matter does not fall under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, leading to the closure of the case.
The decision marks another legal and administrative win for Hussein, who had earlier faced suspension by FKF’s National Executive Committee over the same Sh42 million insurance deal.
However, FIFA rejected the suspension, terming it unconstitutional and inconsistent with the FKF constitution. The global football body also cited lack of due process and procedural irregularities.
The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has since also overturned the suspension, ruling that the process used to remove the FKF president was flawed.
Hussein now remains in office as the latest ruling adds to a series of decisions in his favour regarding the controversial CHAN 2024 insurance procurement.
