The High Court in Kiambu has restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Football Kenya Federation from removing one of its elected members.

In interim orders issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on April 28, the court barred the federation from suspending or interfering with the petitioner’s position within the NEC.

“Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the application, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued restraining the Respondent (FKF NEC) from suspending, removing, or in any other way interfering with the Petitioner’s office and position,” the court ordered.

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Court documents show that the petitioner, Abdullahi Yusuf, is an elected member of the NEC of Football Kenya Federation.

Through his lawyer Danstan Omari, he moved to court challenging resolutions allegedly passed during a meeting held on April 24, 2026, which purportedly directed him to step aside from his role and triggered broader administrative changes within the federation.

In his petition, Yusuf argues that the meeting and resulting resolutions were unlawful and procedurally flawed.

He claims he was neither notified of the meeting nor invited to participate, and was not furnished with the agenda, allegations, or evidence forming the basis of the decision against him.

“The Petitioner was neither notified of the convening of the said meeting nor invited to attend and respond to any allegations,” the court documents state.

He further contends that he was denied access to key records, including minutes, attendance lists, and voting details, and that no written reasons were provided for the adverse action taken against him.

“The petitioner was condemned unheard and was not afforded any meaningful opportunity to be heard before the making and/or implementation of the impugned resolutions,” the petition adds.

Yusuf maintains that the resolutions have already been implemented or are in the process of being enforced in a manner that interferes with his mandate, reputation, and lawful role within the federation.

He also raises concerns about the broader impact on governance within Football Kenya Federation, arguing that the actions have introduced uncertainty.

The court, at this preliminary stage, found that the issues raised warranted urgent intervention to preserve the status quo and prevent potential prejudice before the matter is fully heard.

“In the event that any such adverse action and/or decision has already been taken, the same be and is hereby stayed and the status quo ante operating immediately before the said action or decision be and is hereby restored by Order of this Court pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Petitioner/Applicant’s application dated 26/04/2026,” Justice Mwamuye directed.

The case has been scheduled for mention on May 19, 2026, for compliance and further directions.