FKF intends to elevate the standards of officiating across the Kenyan leagues.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing accountability, professionalism, and transparency in refereeing across FKF leagues.
Following a consultative meeting between FKF President Hussein Mohammed, Vice President McDonald Mariga, and the National Referees Committee at Kandanda House on February 10, 2025, several key resolutions were adopted to address the challenges affecting match officiating in the country.
Among them were referee vetting and data collection that see FKF will introduce a structured vetting process and data collection system to ensure that only qualified referees officiate matches.
Football Kenya Federation’s Transition Ad Hoc Committee has laid bare the stinking state of the federation, raising questions over the former regime’s mode of operation.
Additionally a comprehensive policy framework will be developed to guide the refereeing structure, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
The FKF Leagues and competition manager will enforce strict fixture discipline to prevent disruptions and maintain the integrity of league schedules.
In an attempt to cater to the financial welfare of match officials an audit of outstanding referee payments from previous administrations will be conducted, with verified amounts set to be cleared.
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FKF hopes to leverage the ample time to fine-tune the Harambee Stars quad as well as revisit previously rushed renovations work.
Among other resolution inlcude, digitization and transparency as well as promotions and rewards.
President Hussein Mohammed reaffirmed FKF’s commitment to improving officiating standards.
“Officiating is key to the growth of our game, and we are taking crucial steps to improve it,” he noted in a post on X.
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FKF vice president McDonald Mariga is hoping to rejuvenate Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars.
“After our recent meeting with the National Referees Committee, we’re rolling out important reforms, starting with the PET exercise in Eldoret for FKF Division One referees, which entered its second day toda,” he added.
“This training goes beyond fitness; it’s focused on fostering integrity, professionalism, and the highest standards in officiating. We’re committed to rebuilding trust in refereeing across all FKF leagues.”
With these reforms, FKF aims to restore credibility in refereeing, ensuring that match officials uphold the highest standards of fairness and integrity.
These measures mark a significant step towards strengthening the officiating framework and fostering trust among clubs, players, and fans alike.
