Former Wazito FC CEO Dennis Gicheru lands new role at FKF
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 30.07.25. | 18:52
His role will also involve strategic collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other stakeholders to safeguard the sport from ethical breaches
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the appointment of former Wazito FC CEO, Dennis Gicheru, as the new Legal and Integrity Officer, signalling a renewed commitment to ethical governance in Kenyan football.
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Gicheru replaces outgoing officer Mike Kamure, a holdover from the previous Nick Mwendwa-led administration, as the federation intensifies efforts to curb corruption and restore credibility to the game.
The announcement was made via FKF’s official Facebook page, where it was revealed that Gicheru had already hit the ground running.
“Harambee Stars players and officials took part in an integrity session ahead of #CHAN2024, focusing on recognising, refusing, and reporting match manipulation.
The session was led by FKF Legal & Integrity Officer Dennis Gicheru, with FKF General Secretary Harold Ndege and National Teams Coordinator Athanas Obango also in attendance,” read part of the update.
As FKF’s chief legal officer, Gicheru will oversee all integrity-related matters in Kenyan football, including investigating match-fixing, game manipulation, and bribery.
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His role will also involve strategic collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other stakeholders to safeguard the sport from ethical breaches.
His appointment comes amid a worrying rise in match-fixing cases across Kenyan football. Most recently, Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi was slapped with a three-month suspension in March 2025 over match-fixing allegations—an episode that underscored the urgent need for robust oversight mechanisms. Matasi’s suspension ended on June 27.
Beyond integrity, Gicheru also inherits a legal docket laden with challenges. FKF, now under the leadership of President Hussein Mohamed, is currently grappling with 21 active legal disputes.
These include election petitions, contract breaches, insolvency claims, and outstanding legal fees. By January 2025, the federation’s legal liabilities had ballooned to an estimated Ksh 269.9 million.
Among the pressing issues is an insolvency suit worth Ksh35.7 million filed by AFS International, following FKF’s failure to honour a broadcast rights agreement with Azam Media, initially valued at USD 9.1 million (approximately Ksh1.3 billion), among others.
In addition to his integrity role, Gicheru also serves as the head of FKF’s legal department, with the dual mandate of cleaning up the sport and stabilising the federation’s legal standing.
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