Why FKF Sacked Top Official After Weeks of Disciplinary Proceedings

If one decision has exposed the Football Kenya Federation’s determination to enforce internal discipline, it is the summary dismissal of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Wilfred Marori following weeks of investigations, correspondence and disciplinary proceedings.

The federation formally terminated Marori’s employment on July 23, 2026, bringing to an end a month-long process that began with a notice to show cause issued in mid-June. FKF said the decision was reached after considering his written defence, subsequent conduct and what it described as repeated failure to comply with lawful instructions.

The dismissal was communicated in a letter signed by FKF Chief Executive Officer Dennis Gicheru, who stated that Marori had been found guilty of gross misconduct under the Employment Act, 2007.

According to the federation, the decision was not based on a single incident but on a series of alleged disciplinary breaches that included unauthorised absence from duty, misrepresentation, use of abusive language towards colleagues on social media, failure to obey official directives and continued use of the federation’s logo without authorisation.

“The Federation has decided to summarily dismiss you from your position as Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, with effect from July 23, 2026, pursuant to Section 44(3) of the Employment Act, 2007,” part of the dismissal letter stated.

How the disciplinary process unfolded

The disciplinary process began on June 15, 2026, when Marori received a notice requiring him to explain several allegations levelled against him. Among the accusations were desertion of duty without approval, misrepresenting the federation, using offensive language against fellow employees through social media and issuing public statements bearing the FKF logo.

Marori responded to the allegations in a written letter dated June 22. In his defence, he maintained that he had received permission from CEO Dennis Gicheru to work remotely from February 1, 2026. He also indicated that he was willing to provide documentary evidence supporting that arrangement within 48 hours and expressed readiness to resume on-site work.

However, FKF said the promised evidence was never produced.

The federation further stated that Gicheru denied authorising any remote working arrangement, leaving Marori’s explanation unsupported by documentary proof.

Despite the written response, FKF issued what it described as a First and Final Directive and Caution on July 1, ordering Marori to immediately report back to work and confirm compliance in writing within 48 hours.

The federation says those instructions went unanswered.

“As at the date of this letter, a continuous period of twenty-one (21) days has elapsed since that directive was served on you, during which you have neither reported for duty, nor provided the required written confirmation, nor otherwise communicated with the Federation in any form,” the dismissal letter read.

FKF said Marori’s continued silence left it with little option but to conclude the disciplinary process using the information already available.

The federation maintained that his failure to respond after receiving the final directive amounted to voluntarily giving up any further opportunity to defend himself during the disciplinary proceedings.

FKF explains reasons behind dismissal

In the detailed dismissal letter, FKF outlined several findings which it said had been substantiated after reviewing Marori’s written explanation alongside evidence gathered during the disciplinary process.

Among the findings was that Marori had remained absent from work without approved leave or any lawful justification.

The federation also concluded that his claim of having an agreed remote working arrangement with the CEO was false after Gicheru denied granting such approval.

Another major concern involved social media activity. FKF accused Marori of using abusive or insulting language directed at fellow employees through a public social media account that it verified belonged to him.

The federation further faulted him for ignoring the directive requiring him to resume work, saying his continued absence demonstrated deliberate disobedience of lawful instructions issued by management.

FKF also accused him of continuing to use the federation’s official logo while making public communications on social media despite being warned against doing so.

“Each of the above constitutes gross misconduct within the meaning of Section 44(4) of the Employment Act, 2007,” the federation stated.

The letter added that the offences amounted to breaches of both the express and implied terms of his appointment, including duties relating to diligence, confidentiality, loyalty and obedience to lawful instructions.

Although the dismissal takes immediate effect, FKF confirmed that Marori will still receive all payments legally due to him up to his final day of employment.

According to the federation, those payments include salary earned up to July 23 together with compensation for any accrued but untaken annual leave after statutory deductions and any outstanding obligations owed to FKF are reconciled.

The federation also confirmed that a Certificate of Service will be made available upon request in line with Section 51 of the Employment Act.

Marori has additionally been directed to return all federation property within seven days, including equipment, official documents, access cards, identification materials and any federation data in either physical or electronic form.

FKF emphasised that his duty to maintain confidentiality over federation information remains binding even after the termination of his employment.

The dismissal represents one of the most high-profile disciplinary actions taken by the current FKF administration and sends a strong message on the federation’s expectations regarding staff conduct, accountability and compliance with internal procedures.