Relief as FKF clears former Harambee Stars coach’s debt pending for over 13 years
By Joel Masibo, March 14, 2026Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has expressed relief after the settlement of a long-standing debt of Ksh1.9 million owed to him by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), bringing to an end a financial dispute that had persisted for more than a decade.
Speaking shortly after the clearance was confirmed by the federation on Friday, March 13, 2026, Mulee revealed that the outstanding payment dated back to 2013 when he served as the federation’s technical director.
According to the veteran tactician, the matter had lingered for years despite several assurances from previous administrations that it would eventually be resolved.
Ghost Mulee cleared
“My debt in the federation has run from 2013, when I was the technical director. I was disappointed because, since 2013, there have been a lot of promises, but since the new federation came in, I spoke with President Hussein, and he told me he was going to look into the matter. I am happy, it has taken a little bit of time, but finally the bill has been settled,” Mulee acknowledged.
The settlement comes under the leadership of FKF president Hussein Mohammed, whom Mulee said personally assured him the issue would be addressed. The former coach noted that while the process took some time, he was pleased that the federation eventually honoured the obligation.
Beyond the financial matter, Mulee also pointed to what he sees as positive developments within the national team setup, particularly under new Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy.
Harambee Stars’ vision
“There is a lot that is happening positively. Now I’m seeing McCarthy in Europe trying to look at the players with Kenyan origin, so I want to believe that this is a new beginning, but there is a lot to be done in the federation. We also need to know the way forward for Kenyan football; Is there a mission plan? What is the vision? But I want to say I’m now settled in my mind, I can focus on other things,” he added.
Mulee emphasised that while the federation has taken encouraging steps, there remains a need for a clear long-term strategy to guide the growth of football in the country. He questioned whether there is a well-defined mission and vision to steer the game forward, suggesting that a structured roadmap would help strengthen Kenyan football.
The former national team coach, who has previously handled the Harambee Stars on multiple occasions, said resolving the long-standing debt has given him peace of mind and allowed him to shift his attention to other pursuits.
Mulee’s remarks come at a time when FKF is working to rebuild trust among stakeholders and stabilise football administration in Kenya after years of financial and governance challenges.