Delegates voted 65 to one to remove Mariga at Saturday’s meeting, held on November 7 and chaired by FKF President Hussein Mohammed.
Also removed by votes of 65 to one were Robert Macharia, representing Central Kenya; Gabriel Mugendi, representing the Coast; and Dan Shikanda, representing Nairobi. Caleb Collins of Nyanza and Bernard Lagat of Lower Rift were removed by 64 votes to two. Women’s representative Violet Kirubo was removed by 64 votes to one.
Representatives of FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Kenyan government attended the meeting. They had earlier held discussions with representatives of different factions in an effort to find a way forward after the meeting was delayed.
The SGM was due to begin at 9am but was disrupted by chaos at the Three Steers Hotel, its venue. Police deployed teargas and Rapid Deployment Unit officers after hundreds of youths reportedly arrived, with some entering the hotel’s rooms.
In a statement, FKF said the assembly—the federation’s supreme decision-making organ—had acted after considering allegations of serious and repeated breaches of the FKF Constitution and applicable FIFA regulations.
The federation cited a purported NEC resolution of April 24 seeking the removal of the FKF president and other officials, repeated failure to attend properly convened NEC meetings, and what it described as unauthorised communication on behalf of FKF. It also referred to actions it said were contrary to the federation’s constitution and football regulations.
“The resolution follows consideration of allegations of serious and repeated violations of the FKF Constitution and applicable FIFA regulations relating to the conduct of the seven officials and their actions within the federation,” FKF said.
The federation said the assembly had acted within its constitutional powers.
“The Assembly exercised its mandate under Articles 16 and 24 of the FKF Constitution, which provide for the expulsion of members and the dismissal of NEC officials,” it said, adding that it would provide further information on implementation and resulting administrative arrangements.
The decision could be challenged in court.
Mariga, a former Harambee Stars captain and Inter Milan midfielder, became FKF vice-president after Mohammed won the federation’s elections on December 7, 2024. The two ran on a joint ticket. Mohammed defeated Nick Mwendwa’s bid to retain the presidency, securing 67 votes in the second round.
Mariga’s removal comes less than two years into his term.
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