Brian Wanyama
- Cleophas Shimanyula to vie for FKF top seat.
- He launced his FKF Presidency last week in Kakamega.
- Toto blames Nick Mwendwa for failing the Kenyan football.
Kakamega Homeboyz Chairman Cleophas ‘Toto’ Shimanyula has officially declared his candidacy for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidency.The Kakamega based tycoon promises to reform Kenyan football and restore order.
During the official launch of his candidecy at the Golf Hotel in Kakamega, Shimanyula also introduced Bandari FC vice chairman Twaha Mbarak as his running mate.
If successful in replacing Nick Mwendwa, Shimanyula pledges to uplift the FKF Premier League (FKF-PL), the National Super League (NSL), and the Women’s Premier League, and improve training for both coaches and referees.
“I understand the issues affecting our football, and it’s clear that Mwendwa has failed us. It’s time for him to step down and allow fresh leadership.
Under my tenure, I can assure you that the mismanagement we’ve seen will end, especially the two-year-long salary delays for referees. That will not happen under my leadership,” Shimanyula asserted.
Cleophas “”Toto” Shimanyula who is also businessman outlined plans to secure sponsorships for women’s football and ensure fair selection for the national team, Harambee Stars.
“For years, we’ve seen national team selection process issues. Many talented players are overlooked simply because they don’t play for certain clubs. This has to change,” he said.
“National Super League teams are burdened with paying referees before matches, which opens the door to corruption as teams can bribe officials for favourable outcomes.”
Shimanyula further emphasized the neglect of women’s football, noting the lack of sponsorship and unpaid wages for female players.
“The current regime has completely failed our girls. As we speak, there’s no sponsor, and the players are unpaid,” he added.
Shimanyula joins a growing list of candidates vying for the FKF presidency in the December 7 elections, including Sam Nyamweya, Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino, Tom Alila, and Hussein Mohammed.
