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Nick Mwendwa's Biography in Summary

Nick Mwendwa is the president of the Football Kenya Federation and a Kenyan businessman and entrepreneur (FKF).

Mwendwa succeeded Sam Nyamweya as president of the federation after winning elections in 2016.

Mwendwa made big promises when he took over the federation, promising to build and develop the country's football talent and facilities. He has frequently been chastised for his role in the sport's problems in Kenya.

Education & Background

On December 29, 1979, in Makueni County, he was born Nicholas Mwendwa.

His educational background is currently unknown, but he is a known Information Technology graduate.

Career

After completing his IT diploma, Mwendwa worked as a payment solutions manager at Uchumi supermarket.

He is regarded as an expert in his field and has gone on to own several successful IT firms in the country.

Nick Mwendwa is the president of the Football Kenya Federation and a Kenyan businessman and entrepreneur (FKF).

Mwendwa succeeded Sam Nyamweya as president of the federation after winning elections in 2016.

Mwendwa made big promises when he took over the federation, promising to build and develop the country's football talent and facilities. He has frequently been chastised for his role in the sport's problems in Kenya.

He was elected president of FKF in 2016, succeeding Nyamweya.

Businesses

He is the President and CEO of Riverbank Slutions Ltd., an IT firm he founded in 2009. It is a provider of payment solutions.

He founded and owns the Kenya Premier League team Kariobangi Sharks. He is known to have deep pockets and is regarded as a very generous individual.

Family

Mwendwa is a married man with two children. A girl and a boy.

Scandals

Since taking over the football federation, he has been at the center of numerous scandals.

Former FKF boss Nyamweya asked the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate Mwendwa over a secret bank account used to steal football money in July 2020.

He accused his successor of fraudulently operating a business bank account in one of the leading banks under the name and style of Harambee Stars Management Board.

She also mentioned an additional Ksh111.6 million that had been approved for disbursement to cover accommodation and team allowances.

Allegations of Murder

Mwendwa was arrested in 2018 for the death of a 74-year-old man hired by an auctioneering firm to seize some of the federation's property.

In 2016, he was elected president of FKF, succeeding Nyamweya.

Businesses

He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Riverbank Slutions Ltd., an IT firm he founded in 2009. It is a payment solutions provider.

He is the founder and owner of Kenya Premier League club Kariobangi Sharks. He is known to have deep pockets and is regarded as an extremely generous individual.

Family

Mwendwa is married and the father of two children. A boy and a girl.

Scandals

Since taking over as president of the football federation, he has been at the center of numerous scandals.