Football Kenya Federation (FKF) adopted the kshs 1.4 billion budget for the 2021 season during their first Annual General Meeting (AGM) today in Nairobi.
The AGM was the first since FKF president Nick Mwendwa and his deputy Doris Petra were re-elected into office in October last year, with Mwendwa concentrating on the development of grassroots football.
“As FKF, we are discussing the possibility of having youth development centres in every county, where all talents are developed. It is more critical for developing women’s football because the only safe place where girls currently play football is within the schools,” she said.
Of the Sh1.4 billion budget, Sh915.7 million will come from local receipts, which include various sponsorships, Sh420 million will be Fifa grant, while the Confederation of African Football will provide Sh20 million
Safaricom will pump Sh49 million for Chapa Dimba na Safaricom.
According to the FKF budget, Sh989 million will be used to run the league and other competitions, Sh211.6million will be used for technical development while permanent administrative and technical staff will cost Sh62 million.
Sh39 million will be used for administration, Sh14 million will go into governance, Sh12 million will be used for marketing and communication, while other costs and capital costs will consume Sh17 and Sh9 million respectively.