Pride for Kenya as FKF President Hussein Mohammed is Appointed to FIFA Committee

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has been appointed to the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee.

In a statement on Thursday, October 9, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya attributed the appointment to Kenya’s increasing participation in global football decision-making.

"I wish to convey my sincere congratulations to Hussein Mohammed, President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), on his appointment to the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee.

"This historic milestone marks a proud moment for Kenya and the CECAFA region, reflecting Kenya’s rising stature in global football administration and underscores our shared commitment to advancing good governance and international collaboration in the sport," the statement read.

In addition to Mohammed’s appointment, FKF National Executive Committee member and Donholm Seniors FC President Abdalla Yusuf Ibrahim has been appointed to the FIFA Stadium and Security Committee.

"Congratulations also go to FKF National Executive Committee member and Donholm Seniors FC President, Abdalla Yusuf Ibrahim, on his appointment to the FIFA Stadium and Security Committee," Mvurya added.

On his part, Mohammed hailed the appointment as a proud moment for Kenya in efforts to strengthen it's place within global football structures.

"Honoured to be appointed to the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee.

"This is not just a personal milestone, but a proud moment for Kenya and our ongoing effort to strengthen our place within global football structures," he said.

This comes a week after Naythan Din-Kariuki, who works as Lead Data Scout at Aston Villa, was selected for the prestigious UEFA Elite Scout Programme. 

In a statement on his LinkedIn, Din announced that he has been accepted into the UEFA Academy course, a highly selective programme designed to sharpen the skills of professionals involved in talent identification across Europe.

"Excited to share that I’ve been accepted onto the UEFA Elite Scout Programme (UEFA Academy), beginning Tuesday in London. It’s a small cohort, and I feel truly honoured to be included," he shared.

The UEFA Academy initiative is recognised for shaping the next generation of football’s recruitment leaders. 

Participants are drawn from across the continent, representing a range of backgrounds, from former players and coaches to data specialists and heads of recruitment at top clubs. 

For Din, being part of this select group reflects both his professional credibility and the growing role of analytical approaches in modern football.

"I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from some of the very best in the game and gain insight into different perspectives and processes. 

"From the conversations already happening in the group, the diverse mix of backgrounds including former players, heads of recruitment, coaches and data-driven scouts, promises to make this a fantastic learning environment," he added.

Crucially, Din stressed that this experience is not just about personal growth, underscoring his focus on applying lessons to benefit his club’s recruitment strategy.