Former Kenya FA President Arrested For Corruption

Former Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa arrested a day after graft charges against him were dropped. Set to be presented before a Kiambu court, BSNSports.com.ng understand.

The former FKF boss’ arrest comes a day after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) dropped charges against him.

The former FKF boss was charged with defrauding the agency of Ksh38 million through proxies. He was first arrested in November 2021 and charged with fraud.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed disbanded FKF and appointed a caretaker committee chaired by former Chief Justice Aaron Ringera, in its place.

Kenya was suspended by FIFA from international footballing activities for government interference.

Mwendwa has been fighting to clear his name since.

Kiambu Senior Principal Magistrate Kibet Sambu directed Mwendwa to appear in court on Monday, July 11.

Lead prosecutors Regional ODPP Joseph Riungu together with Kiambu ODPP Evelyne Onunga told the court to issue the summons against Mwendwa.

Riungu said the court was ready for Mwendwa to take plea on fresh charges as the prosecution has since reviewed the additional evidence.

However, Mwendwa was not available in court. The investigating officer was also not in court to shed light if Mwendwa was aware of fresh charges. “I order that Mwendwa be produced in court on Monday 11 by the investigating officer,” ordered the court.