Chaos Rock FKF Meeting as Vice President Mariga Alleges Attack on His Allies

Police deployed teargas at Three Steers Hotel in Meru after hundreds of youths reportedly descended on FKF's venue for the Special General Meeting (SGM).

Police deployed tear gas and Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) officers at Three Steers Hotel in Meru on Saturday, November 7, after chaos broke out at the venue of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Special General Meeting (SGM), preventing the gathering from starting as scheduled.

The SGM was set to commence at 9 am, but proceedings had not begun as a tense standoff unfolded at the hotel.

Hundreds of youths had reportedly descended on the venue ahead of the security operation, with some occupying different rooms within the hotel.

RDU officers moved into the premises to remove unauthorised persons and clear access for accredited delegates.

Teargas was deployed at the main entrance as security personnel worked to disperse the crowd and secure the perimeter.

Source: Nairobi Leo