The High Court in Kakamega has overturned the suspension placed on Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) due to allegations of match-fixing.
In a decision announced on Tuesday, the court issued a conservatory order that permits Matasi to participate in all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions until the case is fully adjudicated.
Matasi had received a 90-day suspension on March 27 after videos surfaced on social media, raising suspicions of match-fixing involving an unidentified individual believed to be a ‘recruiter.’
The court’s conservatory order prevents FKF from enforcing the suspension while the petition filed by Matasi is under consideration.
“The respondent has not replied to the Application nor appeared in court. I consider the application to be unopposed. I hereby issue a conservatory order that restrains the Respondent, whether directly or through any person acting on their behalf, from acting on the communication dated March 27, 2025, which suspended Matasi from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions until the petition is heard and resolved.
“The Petitioner is required to file and serve the main petition to the Respondent, who must respond within 30 days from today (Tuesday, March 8th). A mention will take place on June 4, 2025, for further instructions,” stated part of the ruling by Judge S.N Mbungi.
Additionally, the court has given FKF 30 days to respond to the petition, with the hearing scheduled for June 4 of this year.
