Football Kenya Federation CEO Robert Muthomi on Sunday stepped aside to allow investigations into his purported involvement into the transfer of Sofapaka ace John Avire.
In a statement seen by Kenyans.co.ke, signed by Muthomi, he reiterated that he had not resigned but rather just excused himself to allow investigations to clear his name.
He stated that this was “the best course of action both for public confidence in myself and the institution that is FKF”.
“In view of the on-going debate and conversations in regards to the allegations made by Sofapaka FC on my purported involvement in the transfer of player John Avire, I have this morning (Sunday) requested the FKF President to allow me to step aside for investigations to commence.
“While I have utmost faith in the independence and competence of the FKF judicial process as earlier stated, I realize that for my own integrity and that of the office of the FKF General Secretary, as well as the greater football public a thoroughly credible process has to be undertaken," the statement read.
He went on to state that he hoped that FKFpresident Nick Mwendwa would move quickly to expedite the investigation process with a view of ensuring justice and fairness for all.
Muthomi further revealed that he would take the time off to concentrate on his family and let the judicial course of action get to a conclusion.
Sofapaka had accused the CEO of going to extraordinary lengths to convince Avire to terminate his contract with the Machakos based club so as to move to Egypt as a free agent.
Avire had earlier informed the club that he was terminating his contract with them over three months of unpaid salary.
This sparked suspicion that the FKF boss was using his influence at the country’s top football office to choreograph the transfer.
