Barry Otieno to replace besieged CEO Robert Muthomi

There is no vacuum at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after its Communication manager Barry Otieno was picked to replace besieged Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Muthomi. Otieno will act in an acting capacity.

This comes just a day after Robert Muthomi stepped aside to allow investigations continue into allegations that he tried to aid the transfer of Sofapaka and Kenyan international John Avire.

Addressing the media at the FKF Kandanda House offices, FKF president Nick Mwendwa who was flanked by his deputy Madam Doris Petra revealed that Otieno will double up on both roles until investigations on Muthomi are concluded.

“Yes, out of respect, Robert Muthomi has asked to step aside from his position and we have granted his wish, in the hope that he will in time be vindicated.We shall wait for the report and findings from the committee before we make an announcement “Observed Mwendwa.

“The FKF emergency committee met yesterday and resolved to have Chief Communications Officer Barry Otieno act as CEO of the federation while Robert is away because FKF functions must continue to execute his mandate,” said Mwendwa

He announced that Harambee Stars who are currently in training for CHAN tournament will jet out for Dar es salaam,Tanzania  this  weekend for  their first leg tie  against Taifa Stars.

‘Considering we beat Tanzania recently in Egypt in the AFCON tournament, we expect  a tough fight,then we shall face off Sudan in September.The ladies team will be in camp this week in preparation for one friendly match,then play Malawi in the Olympic qualifiers.Our aim is  to build a team to play in the Africa Cup of Nations.

He assured Harambee Starlets layers of their outstanding allowances in due course adding that there was no need to panic.

The Football Boss  however disclosed that if sponsors  and betting firm Sportpesa will pull out,the entire  football scene  will suffer  a major setback  especially Harambee Stars future preparations  and both Gor Mahia  and AFC Leopards who fall under their sponsorship.

He added,”70 percent of money channeled to sports and sponsorship is  done by betting firms.I want to have  a  conversation with the Government bearing in mind that young kid  in Lodwar and other counties is going to be affected.I’m happy with the introduction of the sport fund,I’m  sure  we are heading somewhere “