Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirms that FIFA has officially lifted the financial sanction that had resulted in the suspension of development funding under the FIFA Forward Programme.
In a letter dated December 15, 2025, FIFA informed FKF that the FIFA Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee (GACC), at its meeting held on December 8th ,2025, positively reviewed the Federation’s progress, following the Central Audit Review.
As a result, the Committee resolved that the standard release of FIFA Forward Development Funds, be resumed with immediate effect.
FIFA noted the positive steps taken by FKF in implementing the agreed action plan and the improved results recorded during the audit process.
While development funding has now been reinstated, FKF will continue to operate under a monthly reporting mechanism on the use of FIFA Forward funds, until at least the next GACC meeting scheduled for March 2026.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed welcomed the decision, describing it as a significant milestone in the Federation’s ongoing reform journey.
He said the outcome has been achieved through hard work, discipline, and collective responsibility by the FKF leadership and secretariat.
“This decision by FIFA is a strong vote of confidence in the direction we are taking as a Federation. Step-by-Step, we are fixing Kenyan football by strengthening governance, improving financial management, and restoring credibility at all levels,” said Mohammed.
The FKF President said the Federation remains fully committed to meeting all FIFA requirements and ensuring that these resources are used transparently and solely for the development of football in Kenya.
The resumption of FIFA Forward funding will support FKF’s ongoing programmes aimed at grassroots development, infrastructure, capacity building, and the overall growth of football across the country.
Football Kenya Federation reiterates its commitment to upholding the highest standards of governance, accountability, and financial integrity, as it continues to work closely with FIFA to strengthen the game in Kenya.
By Anita Omwenga
