By Joshua Otieno | May 1, 2026
VANCOUVER, CANADA — Hussein Mohammed represented Kenya at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026, where he highlighted global football development initiatives while reaffirming his commitment to reforming the local game.
During the high-level gathering, Mohammed praised the leadership of Gianni Infantino, citing major programs that are reshaping football development worldwide.
“The transformation of football under FIFA has created new opportunities for member associations to grow the game at all levels,” Mohammed said, pointing to structured competitions and increased funding as key drivers of progress.
Among the flagship initiatives discussed was the FIFA Series, a biennial tournament designed to create competitive matches between national teams from different confederations. Kenya recently hosted the 2026 Women’s edition, marking a significant milestone for the country on the global stage.
Mohammed also highlighted the impact of the FIFA Forward 3.0 program, which has increased funding to member associations by 30 percent, allowing each federation to access up to $8 million for operational and development projects.
On youth development, he pointed to FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), which aims to identify and nurture young players across all member nations, ensuring a stronger pipeline of talent.
Infrastructure development also featured prominently, with plans underway to establish a FIFA-supported National Technical Centre in Machakos at an estimated cost of KSh 600 million in partnership with the Kenyan government.
“We are committed to building a transparent, accountable federation that can fully utilize these opportunities to grow Kenyan football,” Mohammed stated.
However, his participation at the global forum comes against the backdrop of internal challenges within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
The federation has recently been embroiled in a governance dispute after a section of National Executive Committee members attempted to remove Mohammed from office—an action he has dismissed as unconstitutional.
The situation has drawn the attention of FIFA, which has formally requested documentation from FKF regarding the leadership wrangles, setting a May 1 deadline for submission.
Despite the internal tensions, Mohammed maintained that his administration remains focused on restoring integrity within the federation and leveraging global partnerships to elevate Kenyan football.
