Hussein Mohammed dismisses claims linking him to Ksh42 million CHAN insurance scandal
By Joel Masibo, April 25, 2026Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has dismissed allegations surrounding the reported Ksh42 million insurance cover for the concluded African Nations Championship 2025, insisting that no federation funds were lost or misused in the process.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Goal Project hours after his suspension from office by the FKF National Executive Committee members, Hussein Mohammed clarified that the procurement of the insurance policy was not handled by FKF but by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), in line with established tournament protocols.
Procurement procedure
“The procurement of insurance for CHAN 2025 was conducted within the framework of the CAF Host Agreement, which defines the structures and processes governing tournament operations, including the sourcing of key service providers,” he explained.
Mohammed emphasised that the insurance arrangement, reportedly valued at KSh42 million, falls under CAF’s jurisdiction, distancing FKF from any financial transactions tied to the cover.
“The insurance cover for CHAN 2025 was procured by CAF, not myself, and was duly secured and maintained throughout the tournament,” he stated.
The FKF boss further pushed back against what he termed as “malicious reports,” clarifying that the federation did not channel any funds to insurance providers for CHAN-related activities.
Malicious attempts
“Contrary to the malicious reports, FKF did not transfer or pay any money to any insurance company for CHAN competitions,” he said.
According to Mohammed, the insurance package met all CAF’s strict requirements, ensuring comprehensive protection for all parties involved in the tournament, including players, match officials, staff, and other stakeholders.
“The insurance cover met all CAF requirements to protect players, officials, staff, and stakeholders, in line with CAF’s clear and stringent standards, where insurance is a critical component,” he added.
He also assured that all services tied to the tournament were executed in accordance with the signed Host Agreement, maintaining that due process was followed at every stage.
“All contracted services were delivered in accordance with tournament requirements and the signed Host Agreement. There was no loss of funds in relation to the insurance cover,” Mohammed affirmed.
The statement comes amid increased public and stakeholder interest in the financial management of major sporting events in Kenya, particularly as the country prepares to play a key role in hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda.