Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has appointed Francis Kimanzi as the FA’s Football Development Director.

The former Mathare United head coach assumes the role from his previous position, where he served as the interim head coach for the national men’s team, Harambee Stars.

“The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Francis Kimanzi as the new Football Development Director.

“Mr. Kimanzi, a highly experienced coach with an extensive background in Kenyan football, steps into this role as the federation seeks to strengthen its structures, nurture local talent, and foster sustainable growth within the sport.

“The federation extends its full support to Mr. Kimanzi as he takes on this vital responsibility,” FKF’s statement, on March 12, 2025, read.

Ndege’s hope

FKF general secretary Harold Ndege is confident that Kimanzi, a Premier League winner with Mathare United, will succeed in his new position.

“We are confident that Mr. Kimanzi’s leadership and expertise will play a pivotal role in advancing our development agenda and shaping the future of Kenyan football,” Ndege said as quoted by the FKF website.

Ndege and Kimanzi have been appointed by the new FKF leadership that came into the office following the 2024 elections that saw Hussein Mohammed elected as the president with McDonald Mariga serving as the vice president.

The Hussein-Mariga leadership has also appointed former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy as the new head coach for Harambee Stars.