The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) suspended three match officials, one player, and club management for their alleged involvement in match-fixing last month.
The federation's Integrity Department is now investigating three referees for misconduct: Jacqueline Barongo, Meshack Omondi, and Stephen Adeya.
Kevin Olang'o, a veteran FC Talanta custodian, and Abdulkarim Amele, Kibra United's manager, were also barred from participating in any football-related activity until their identities were cleared.
“In light of these allegations, the above-named individuals have been provisionally suspended from all football-related activities with immediate effect. This suspension will remain in force until the investigations are concluded and a determination is made by the FKF Disciplinary Committee,” said FKF.
The federation also advised football stakeholders not to engage the five until their cases are heard and decided by the Disciplinary Committee.
“Consequently, FKF has directed all its members and the general public not to have any form of sporting contact with the suspended individuals. No further details will be provided at this stage as the matter is pending hearing and determination by the FKF Disciplinary Committee,” concluded the statement.
The five are alleged to have committed the offense during Talanta's FKF Premier League match against Nairobi City Stars two weeks ago at Kenyatta Stadium, which City Stars won 3-0.
