Tears and struggles: The hidden crisis of unpaid referees as FKF finally takes action

Tears and struggles: The hidden crisis of unpaid referees as FKF finally takes action

Evans Ousuru 17:23 - 11.02.2025

FKF reveals plans to pay referees dues after crisis meeting.

The Football Kenya Federation will make a raft of changes to ensure that the referees body functions optimally.

In a Consultative Meeting with the federation administration led by president Hussein Mohammed, the National Referees Committee and the Appointment Committee at Kandanda House on Monday, the stakeholders agreed on a raft of changes aimed at ensuring the referees welfare, policy development, payment and fixture management are taken care of.

"A structural vetting process and data collection system will be implemented for all referees at FKF Leagues," read part of the resolutions.

"A framework policy document will be developed to guide the refereeing structure. An audit of outstanding dues from previous administrations will be conducted, and all verified accounts including those from past administrations, will be settled, with priority given to obligations incurred under the new administration."

As part of the restructure, a digital referee appointment system will be introduced to ensure efficiency and fairness. At the same time, FKF maintained that promotion will be based on performance.

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Meanwhile, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) recently launched an investigation into two separate incidents where referees reported being mishandled during matches held on Sunday, January 12.

The incidents occurred during fixtures in the National Super League (NSL) and Division One League.