CHAN insurance scandal splits FKF into rival leadership factions - April 2026

A CHAN insurance scandal worth Sh42.2 million has caused deep division within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), leading to emergence of rival leadership factions. FKF president Hussein Mohamed has refuted claims implicating him in the scandal concerning the 2024 African Nations Championship. At the same time, the 99th Mashemeji derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards is scheduled for Sunday at 3 pm at Nyayo National Stadium with significant title implications. Security has been significantly heightened across Nairobi in anticipation of the intense derby clash. Meanwhile, Shabana FC was held to a draw in a closely contested FKF Premier League match against Police FC.