Ndege to challenge ouster as FKF appoints Gicheru acting CEO
Former FKF CEO Harold Ndege vows to challenge his ouster in court after Dennis Gicheru was appointed acting CEO...
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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has appointed Dennis Gicheru as Acting General Secretary/CEO, replacing the embattled Harold Ndege. Ndege vows to challenge his ouster in court, claiming the appointment was rushed after he moved to file a substantive stay order.
- FKF announced the appointment of Gicheru, currently Head of Legal Affairs, in a statement on Friday.
- Ndege faced allegations from the federation for the past two months leading to his removal.
- Ndege stated that while an acting CEO can be appointed, his case remains in the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC).
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