Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has been appointed to the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee, marking the first time Kenya has earned representation on one of FIFA’s high-level standing committees.

In a statement, Hussein expressed gratitude to FIFA for the appointment, describing it as a major milestone for both Kenya and the region.

“My gratitude to the team at FIFA for trusting Kenya with this critical position in the standing committees of FIFA,” said Hussein. “It is the first time for Kenya to be in these committees at the global level, and we have shown our commitment and dedication to improving football standards not only for Kenya but also across the region.”

He hailed the appointment as a significant step forward for Kenyan football, noting that it provides an opportunity for the country to contribute directly to shaping global football policy and governance.

“We will put our best foot forward,” Hussein affirmed, pledging to advance the interests of Kenya and Africa within the world football governing body.

With his new role, Hussein joins a select group of global football administrators serving under FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The FIFA Institutional Relations Committee plays a key role in managing relations between FIFA, its member associations, confederations, and other football stakeholders worldwide. The committee also provides advisory input on governance and cooperation matters that enhance football’s global framework.

Hussein’s appointment comes as Kenyan football continues to reform and rebuild its credibility following years of administrative challenges.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya congratulated the FKF President on his appointment, calling it a historic milestone for both Kenya and the CECAFA region.

“This historic milestone marks a proud moment for Kenya and the CECAFA region, reflecting Kenya’s rising stature in global football administration and underscores our shared commitment to advancing good governance and international collaboration in the sport,” said Mvurya.

The CS also congratulated Abdalla Yusuf Ibrahim, a member of the FKF National Executive Committee and President of Donholm Seniors FC, for his appointment to the FIFA Stadium and Security Committee.

Mvurya noted that the dual appointments reflect growing international recognition of Kenya’s progress in football management and reform, reinforcing the nation’s ambition to play a bigger role in shaping the sport’s global direction.