Kenya Footballers Welfare Association

Last updated
KEFWA
Formation2011
Location
Region served
Kenya
Official language
English, Swahili
President
James Situma
Affiliations FIFPro
Staff
4
Websitewww.kefwa.com, www.kefwamedia.com

The Kenya Footballers Welfare Association, generally referred to as KEFWA, is a sports union for football players. Its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya. KEFWA has Victor Wanyama and Denis Oliech as the honorary President and Vice President respectively.

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History

KEFWA was formed in September 2011 in response to a perceived need to defend the rights of professional football players who at times are treated unfairly by employers (football clubs). [1] The association's stated intent is to act on behalf of the players in contract disputes, non payment of salaries, underpayment of players and improper insurance cover. [2]

Administration

Chairman : James Situma

Secretary General : Jerry Santos

Communications Manager : Terry Ouko

Head of Education and Training: Dan Makori

Recruitment and welfare Officer : Victor Ashinga

Cinematographer : Noah Okeyo

Photographer : Lenny Towett

Front Office Administrator : Rukia Yusuf

Media Liaison Officer : Paul Ombati

Mission statement

KEFWA is the exclusive collective national voice of footballers (male & female) in Kenya and is investing in a better and more sustainable future for both current and former footballers.

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References

  1. "Muyoti: KEFWA is here to improve Kenyan football". Futaa.com. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  2. Maingi, Fred (7 September 2013). "Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) is launched". StarAfrica. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2014.