In a now-deleted X post (formerly Twitter), a suspected Football Kenya Federation (FKF) employee appeared to celebrate the recent resignation of Barry Otieno, the former CEO of FKF.

The post, published on the official Harambee Stars X account, suggested frustration towards Otieno, referring to him as a “toxic bully” and a “top-notch liar.”

However, the account’s administrator quickly addressed the issue, claiming that the account had been compromised.

They issued an apology, stating, “The recent post shared from this account does not align with our views. We have taken immediate action and updated the login credentials. Thank you for your understanding.” This swift response included changing login credentials to prevent future incidents.

The controversy came just a day after Barry Otieno announced his resignation from FKF on Monday after serving as CEO for five years. Otieno expressed gratitude to the football community for their support throughout his tenure.

He initially joined FKF as the head of communications before being promoted to CEO in 2019, following the resignation of Robert Muthomi, who was embroiled in a controversial transfer involving former Sofapaka striker John Avire.

In his farewell statement, Otieno thanked FKF President Nick Mwendwa, delegates, staff, and stakeholders, highlighting the strides made in advancing Kenyan football during his time in leadership. “Together, we have made significant strides in the growth and development of football in Kenya,” Otieno remarked.

Meanwhile, FKF confirmed that Patrick Korir, CEO of Nairobi City Stars, has taken over Otieno’s role on an interim basis. The federation praised Korir’s extensive experience in Kenyan football as he officially began his tenure today.

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