FKF accused of turning a blind eye on players' welfare
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The concerns come at a time when reports of players going for months without salaries continue to rise.
The Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) has accused the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) of neglecting critical issues affecting players in the country.
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In a statement released on Friday, 28 November, KEFWA president James Situma said the federation has repeatedly ignored attempts to establish a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that would safeguard player welfare.
“KEFWA has made efforts to put in place a CBA with the federation addressing key issues facing players, but we have received no response.
We have on several occasions sent draft copies of the CBA to the relevant officials and requested meetings, but none have been honoured,” Situma said.
According to Situma, the proposed CBA seeks to address longstanding problems such as minimum wage enforcement, unpaid and inconsistent salaries, unresolved legal disputes, match-fixing allegations, and unfair suspensions.
“We call upon the federation to engage us in finding lasting solutions for our members through securing irreducible minimum rights for every player,” he added.
KEFWA’s concerns come at a time when reports of players going for months without salaries continue to rise.
The domestic league has also been dogged by fresh allegations of match fixing, with fans increasingly questioning the manner in which certain goals are conceded.
The federation is yet to issue an official response to KEFWA’s claims.
In an earlier interview with Mozzart Sport, Situma also urged clubs to improve how they handle their players and staff, arguing that many disputes stem from poor communication and mismanagement.
“The issue of teams failing to honour contracts is a significant problem in Kenya. Players are here to play, and clubs have a duty to uphold their end of the contracts,” Situma noted.
“Teams should build strong relationships with their players. They need to understand when a player is happy or when they want to leave. That connection is currently missing.”
While he did not directly comment on incidents where players have sold club property to settle unpaid dues, Situma stressed the need for teams to improve their overall management structures.
He urged teams to embrace technology, boost visibility, and market themselves effectively to attract sponsors and stabilise operations.
“Clubs need to market themselves to find partners who can help run the team smoothly. You can’t run a club on a zero budget. They must do more to attract sponsors,” he advised.
“We must work harder to give our league visibility. That will create opportunities for players and attract talent. It’s tough right now, but if all stakeholders work together, we can restore the league to its rightful place.”
