Nick Mwendwa: Ex-FKF Boss Embroiled in Ksh330 Million CHAN Tournament Scandal
Joel Omotto • 08:34 - 12.02.2026
Former FKF president Nick Mwendwa has been named among those suspected to have misused public funds meant for the failed CHAN 2018 tournament.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated legal proceedings against several former sports officials, including ex-Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa, in connection with an alleged Ksh330 million scandal.
The lawsuit centers on funds reportedly lost through illegal and irregular stadium contracts awarded in 2017. The EACC alleges that payments were made for work that was never completed. The funds were purportedly channeled to Madrid, Spain, before being returned to Kenya via Auditel Limited, a Spanish-Kenyan company.
Among those targeted by the suit are former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kaberia, former State Department for Sports Development Director Haron Komen Chebet, and former Ministry of Sports Procurement Head Isaac Okoth Omogi. Sports Kenya official John Ruga is also named.
Other individuals listed include former senior finance officer Stephen Njoroge Muthane, Samuelbaa Njoroge, Auditel director Marcos Gonzalez Puente, Antony Mwangi, and Kitheka Muema. Additionally, three companies—Restea Enterprise Limited, Leasepride Limited, and Leasepath Limited—are named as corporate defendants for their alleged role in receiving or laundering the funds.
Money Paid for Work Not Done
Nick Mwendwa.
The EACC is focusing on a Ksh330.5 million advance payment made to Auditel Kenya’s Spanish account in January 2018. This payment was part of a larger $15.9 million (Ksh1.5 billion at the time) contract for designing and installing security, communications, and lighting systems for Kenya's unsuccessful bid to host the 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
According to the anti-graft agency, the contractor invoiced an advance of $3.687 million (Ksh476 million per current exchange rate) just five weeks after the contract was signed, despite not fulfilling key contractual obligations, such as providing a milestone completion certificate.
“No work was performed, inspected, or accepted, meaning no value was received for the payment,” the EACC stated. The commission claims that multiple laws were broken, including the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act and the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
By the time the contract expired, none of the specified security systems had been installed, a failure that significantly contributed to Kenya losing its hosting rights for the tournament.
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Talanta Stadium, Hoima Stadium and Samia Suluhu Stadium are among facilities being assessed by CAF inspectors who are in East Africa.
FOOTBALL AFCON 2027: CAF Begins Inspection of Key Facilities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Amid Postponement Reports
AFCON 2027: CAF Begins Inspection of Key Facilities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Amid Postponement Reports
Joel Omotto • 08:08 - 12.02.2026
CAF is on an inspection tour of facilities earmarked to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa even as reports claim the tournament could be moved to 2028.
Amid reports that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is on an inspection tour of key facilities in East Africa.
Reports on Wednesday claimed CAF is mulling over moving next year’s tournament to 2028 because of fears that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania might not be ready in time with the proposal set to be discussed and possibly ratified during the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Tanzania on Friday.
However, as East Africa waits for that decision, CAF has already dispatched a team of technical experts who are in the region to assess key venues that will be used for the tournament with the inspection set to run until February 17.
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“These include technical assessments covering pitch requirements, as well as safety, security and infrastructure readiness at key match and training venues earmarked for use during the tournament,” reads part of a statement from CAF.
CAF Keen on World-Class Delivery Standards
Talanta Stadium is nearing completion. Photo: Raymond Omollo/Facebook
“CAF’s inspections form part of a broader strategy to raise standards on and off the pitch across African football. By driving consistent, world-class benchmarks in infrastructure, operations and venue management, CAF aims to enhance the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON’s reputation as among the leading football tournaments in the world.
“These efforts also support CAF’s wider objective of helping to build a stronger and more self-sustaining football ecosystem on the continent through partnerships with governments to improve facilities, delivery capability and long-term football development.”
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Keen to ensure world-class delivery standards, the inspection started in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and will take the experts to Arusha and Zanzibar with the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and a number training venues set to be inspected in the country’s capital.
Which Key Facilities Will be Assessed?
Talanta Stadium is taking shape. Photo: Raymond Omollo/Facebook
In Arusha, the CAF officials will look at the ongoing construction of Samia Suluhu Stadium while in Zanzibar, they will assess Amaan Stadium and Fumba stadiums.
Meanwhile, in Kenya, Talanta Stadium, which is still under construction, Kasarani Stadium, set to be closed for renovation, and Nyayo Stadium will be the facilities to be assessed as well as several designated training venues like Ulinzi Complex, Kenya Academy of Sports and Kenya Police Sacco grounds.
AFCON 2027 faces uncertainty as growing concerns over Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s preparedness prompt CAF to consider a possible postponement.
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