The new Football Kenya Federation says it finds itself almost Sh400m in debt, as well as a chaotic office, after conducting a thorough audit of the institution’s office since coming into management.

Speaking after receiving a report from the Transition Committee tasked with auditing operations at Kandanda House, FKF Boss Hussein Mohammed has admitted they have their work cut out from administrative issues to actual football matters.

According to the report, FKF operates 16 bank accounts and as at December 31, 2024, the Federation’s outstanding payables amounted to Sh383,940,846.70. This includes debts with external agencies and service providers.

As part of a solution, the Committee has recommended consolidating FKF’s bank accounts, restructuring its debts as well as a thorough in-depth forensic audit.

Apart from the finances, the Committee also unearthed what they termed as concerning Human Resource practices within the Federation. The report states that FKF does not have an approved HR policies and procedures manual, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in recruitment, employment contracts, and payroll management.

Holes have also been poked at potential fraudulent contracts as well as irregular recruitment practices and salary disparity within employees at the Federation.

The committee recommends a full forensic audit to verify the authenticity of contracts, an overhaul of HR policies, and the introduction of a standardized salary grading system.

Another challenge awaiting the new office is the number of court cases FKF is currently embroiled in. There are 21 ongoing cases related to the Federation’s operations. These include disputes over previous elections, unpaid legal fees, and other contractual matters.

The committee recommends the establishment of a legal panel, harmonization of legal fees, and a review of pending cases to ensure that only relevant matters are pursued and closed.

“I shall be presenting the detailed report to NEC for validation and publication. The commit tee’s recommendations offer a clear path forward. The proposed reforms are aimed at restoring transparency, accountability, and professionalism within the Federation, ensuring that FKF can foster the long-term growth and development of Kenyan football,” FKF President Husein Mohamed said.